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North leads in motor insurance claims; EV repair may cost Rs 39,000: Report

Cost of repairs and claim frequency, coupled with extreme traffic density in North India, are the primary drivers of escalating motor insurance losses

North leads in motor insurance claims; EV repair may cost Rs 39,000: Report
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 12:26 PM IST

Inside China's wireless train convoy hauling cargo equal to 3 Eiffel Towers

China has tested a wireless train convoy on the Baoshen Railway, moving seven freight trains carrying 35,000 tonnes, equal to three Eiffel Towers, safely in close formation

Inside China's wireless train convoy hauling cargo equal to 3 Eiffel Towers
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 12:20 PM IST

Trump hints at additional tariffs on Indian rice as trade talks drag

Donald Trump said that American farmers have flagged their concerns about the falling rice prices, blaming rice imports from countries like India, Thailand, and Vietnam

Trump hints at additional tariffs on Indian rice as trade talks drag
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 11:44 AM IST

IndiGo asked to cut winter schedule by 5% amid high cancellations: Details

IndiGo has restored most flights, improved on-time performance and cleared major backlogs, delivering over 4,500 bags and issuing ₹827 crore in refunds

IndiGo asked to cut winter schedule by 5% amid high cancellations: Details
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 11:42 AM IST

Why IndiGo's board is not keen on removing CEO Pieter Elbers amid crisis

Even as IndiGo's cancellations, delays and refunds mount, several board members argue Pieter Elbers' crisis-handling record and experience make his removal neither simple nor necessarily wise

Why IndiGo's board is not keen on removing CEO Pieter Elbers amid crisis
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 11:32 AM IST

$100k-a-day for H-1B visa? US entrepreneur backs foreign talent at any cost

A bold claim by a US tech co-founder on paying $100,000 a day for H-1B hiring has regained attention as IIT campuses spot striking recruitment banners

$100k-a-day for H-1B visa? US entrepreneur backs foreign talent at any cost
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

'Yellow line' under Trump's peace plan is new border: Israel military chief

Eyal Zamir, who is the chief of the general staff, said Israel would hold onto its current military positions, adding that those positions give it control of more than half of Gaza

'Yellow line' under Trump's peace plan is new border: Israel military chief
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 11:05 AM IST

Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. has Trump's involvement: Details

Paramount's offer is likely to value the media group at $30 a share and offer $18 billion more in cash than the Netflix deal

Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. has Trump's involvement: Details
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 10:39 AM IST

PepsiCo to streamline lineup, cut costs after deal with Elliott Management

PepsiCo has reportedly agreed to cut its US product lineup by 20 per cent and reduce costs after talks with Elliott Management, as the company tries to simplify its business

PepsiCo to streamline lineup, cut costs after deal with Elliott Management
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 10:33 AM IST

Why do ex-smokers return to cigarettes even years after quitting?

Doctors explain why relapse can happen even years after quitting, as stress, sensory triggers and long-stored brain "reward" memories can reactivate cravings and old habit loops

Why do ex-smokers return to cigarettes even years after quitting?
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 10:04 AM IST

Govt to curb IndiGo's winter schedule, reassign slots: Aviation Minister

The Civil Aviation Minister made these remarks hours after he warned of strict action against IndiGo following days of chaos led by the massive number of flight cancellations

Govt to curb IndiGo's winter schedule, reassign slots: Aviation Minister
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 9:55 AM IST

What $5,000 apprehension fee means for migrants entering US illegally

The new rule applies nationwide, targets migrants aged 14 and above, and creates a future bar on immigration benefits if unpaid

What $5,000 apprehension fee means for migrants entering US illegally
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 9:52 AM IST

Can two kiwis a day thicken skin and speed renewal, as this study shows?

A new study finds daily vitamin C-rich kiwifruit raised skin vitamin C levels, increased collagen-linked skin thickness, and sped up epidermal cell renewal over eight weeks

Can two kiwis a day thicken skin and speed renewal, as this study shows?
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 9:51 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves slightly, overall AQI in 'poor' category today

Seventeen of the city's 39 monitoring stations still recorded AQI levels above 300, but most showed signs of improvement compared with last week

Delhi air quality improves slightly, overall AQI in 'poor' category today
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 9:35 AM IST

Trump allows Nvidia to ship H200 AI chips to China, aims to keep US ahead

The controlled sale of Nvidia's H200 chips to China will carry a 25% US charge, with Trump arguing that the plan safeguards innovation, supports workers and keeps America ahead in the global AI race

Trump allows Nvidia to ship H200 AI chips to China, aims to keep US ahead
Updated On : 09 Dec 2025 | 7:37 AM IST

From Nobel to Grammy winners: People who defined excellence in 2025

Maria Corina Machado's Peace Prize and Kendrick Lamar's Grammy triumph capture how 2025 honoured both democratic resistance and cultural reinvention

From Nobel to Grammy winners: People who defined excellence in 2025
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 6:14 PM IST

6 expert-backed ways to ease winter joint stiffness and stay pain-free

Winter doesn't have to mean achy joints. From staying warm to choosing the right exercises, experts outline six simple strategies to keep your bones and joints healthy

6 expert-backed ways to ease winter joint stiffness and stay pain-free
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 5:17 PM IST

China's 5,600 m mining leap: Inside the world's highest unmanned site

China is developing the world's highest unmanned mine in Xinjiang, using driverless trucks to work safely at 5,600m, where low oxygen and rough terrain make human work risky

China's 5,600 m mining leap: Inside the world's highest unmanned site
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 5:07 PM IST

After jewel heist, Louvre faces fresh blow as water leak damages 400 works

The museum's deputy administrator said at least 300-400 works, mostly books, were affected by the water leak, and that the count was ongoing

After jewel heist, Louvre faces fresh blow as water leak damages 400 works
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 4:41 PM IST

Insurer cannot override a doctor's clinical judgment to reject claim

Star Health must reimburse Covid hospitalisation costs after the court rejects the claim denial

Insurer cannot override a doctor's clinical judgment to reject claim
Updated On : 08 Dec 2025 | 4:26 PM IST