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West Asia war: Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US mulls new sanctions

Iran warns of blocking key Gulf trade routes as US plans tougher sanctions and ramps up pressure on Tehran. Here are the top updates at 10 am IST

Delimitation in India: How it was done before and why it was paused

India once redrew constituencies regularly, but political concerns over population and regional balance led to a freeze that still shapes representation today

IMD issues rain, heatwave alert across India; mercury to hit 40°C in Delhi

Contrasting weather patterns seen with rain and thunderstorms in east and northeast, while central and peninsular regions face heatwave conditions; coastal areas to see hot and humid weather

How delimitation could shift India's fiscal balance and growth model

Seat redistribution through delimitation could reshape India's fiscal balance, affecting how funds are distributed and how states negotiate resources

Q4 result: Wipro, HDFC AMC, Crisil, Waaree Renewable, 10 more on April 16

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Angel One, Waaree Renewable Technologies, VST Industries, and Alok Industries are also to release their January-March earnings today

Dismissed worker's family wins court case: Legal implication explained

Jharkhand High Court confirms that wrongful termination claims and their resulting financial benefits do not end upon an employee's death, allowing legal heirs to recover back wages

New Income Tax assessment procedure: Notices, timelines, rules explained

New framework prioritises substantive compliance over technicalities, centralising reassessment powers and clarifying statutory timelines to reduce litigation

US, Iran agree 'in principle' to extend ceasefire amid tensions: Report

As per a report, both sides - the US and Iran - are making progress and appear willing to prolong the truce to create space for continued diplomatic engagement

Start-stop diets: Why inconsistent healthy eating may backfire over time

From weekday discipline to weekend indulgence, experts explain how inconsistent eating disrupts metabolism and weakens long-term health gains

Pakistan plans two-hour evening power cuts to tackle energy crisis

Distribution companies in Pakistan have been directed to inform consumers in advance about scheduled outages and to avoid unscheduled power cuts

Kerala polls: Five key seats, five candidates to watch out on May 4

With voting complete across Kerala's 140 constituencies, the fate of over 883 candidates has been sealed. All eyes now turn to May 4. Here are five key seats and candidates to watch

From Singur to welfare: How West Bengal's poll issues evolved since 2006

From industrialisation and land protests to welfare, jobs and corruption, West Bengal's election issues have layered over two decades shaping the 2026 political contest

Withdrawal to extensions: How PPF works after 15-year lock-in period

From tax-free compounding to flexible five-year extensions, the fund serves investors seeking government-backed security in a volatile market

Dubai puts property-linked visas under one digital system: Change explained

Move set to benefit Indian nationals, who are among Dubai's top property buyers, by allowing long-term residency on the basis of real estate investment through a single digital system

Syringe reuse linked to HIV outbreak infecting 331 children in Pakistan

Questions mount over medical oversight in Pakistan after an investigation links unsafe injection practices to a major HIV outbreak among children

Smoothies may be calorie bombs: Why your healthy drink may add weight

From nut butters to excess fruit and sweeteners, smoothies can pack more calories than expected, making this "healthy" habit a hidden risk for weight gain and blood sugar spikes

As risky as obesity? How losing too much body fat can harm your health

New research shows that losing fat the wrong way can disrupt metabolism, trigger inflammation, and increase long-term disease risk, challenging the idea that less fat is always better

Fuel pushes March wholesale inflation to 3.88%; highest in 41 months

The increased rate of inflation in March was primarily due to a jump in prices of crude petroleum & natural gas, other manufacturing, non-food articles, manufacture of basic metals and food articles

Spain opens path to legal work for 500,000 undocumented migrants: Details

Country finalising amnesty for up to 500,000 undocumented workers in key sectors such as tourism and agriculture

Trump rules out ceasefire extension, prefers 'deal' with Iran to end war

Trump says ceasefire may not need extension, signals diplomacy as preferred path even as US operations continue and fresh talks with Iran are possible before the truce deadline