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Painkillers, antibiotics and kidneys: The risk of self-medication

World Kidney Day: Frequent use of painkillers, antibiotics, or antacids without medical advice may damage kidney function over time; doctor explains why self-medication can pose a serious risk

Flying Air India? New fuel surcharge kicks in from today: Details here

Airline introduces a three-phase fuel surcharge on domestic and international tickets to mitigate the impact of surging jet fuel prices

H-1B visa now wage-based: US revises Form I-129, applicable from April

What does the revised USCIS Form I-129 require as the H-1B lottery shifts to wage levels and new scrutiny of job details? Explained

Iran clears Indian-flagged tankers to transit Strait of Hormuz: Sources

Iran will allow Indian-flagged oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, sources said

Ships must seek nod to cross Hormuz, warns Iran's Revolutionary Guards

IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri said vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz must obtain Iran's permission, criticising ships hit in recent attacks and dismissing US escort assurances

West Asia war updates: Brent above $100; US releases oil from reserves

Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel after tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz raised supply concerns; here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)

Explained: Why India faces LPG shortage amid ongoing West Asia war

India relies heavily on LPG imports from West Asia routed through the Strait of Hormuz. The ongoing conflict has forced the Centre to divert domestic output to protect households

US to release 172 mn barrels of oil from strategic reserve amid Iran war

The US will begin releasing the oil next week, although it could take around 120 days to deliver the full quantity

Trump admin launches trade probes into 16 nations including India, China

The US has launched fresh trade investigations into 16 major trading partners, including India, under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, after the SC struck down much of Trump's tariff programme

'Forever chemicals' may speed up ageing in men in their 50s: Study

Forever chemicals, widely used in everyday products like nonstick cookware and food packaging, may accelerate biological ageing, particularly in middle-aged men, according to a new study

IMD weather update: Heatwave in west, rain and snow in northern hills

IMD forecasts snowfall and thunderstorms in Himalayan states over the next few days, while parts of Gujarat and western India face heatwave conditions

US begins review of OPT programme that allows graduates to work after study

US government begins reassessing OPT programme that lets international graduates work after study, citing labour market, fraud and national security concerns

Trump's H-1B visa curbs may be rolled back? What new US Bill proposes

A new Bill in the US House seeks to undo Trump's 2025 H-1B restrictions, including a $100,000 employer petition fee and tighter wage rules

Japan proposes 10x hike in visa fee cap, 30x rise for permanent residency

Government approves Bill to significantly raise the legal caps on immigration fees, potentially increasing the cost of permanent residency applications

IRCTC may temporarily halt cooked meals on trains amid LPG supply crunch

IRCTC may pause cooked meal services on trains due to an LPG supply shortage arising out of the conflict in West Asia. It has directed kitchens to use alternate methods to meet demand

Made losses in the market? Tax-loss harvesting could save you money

Investors can turn market volatility into a tax advantage by using tax-loss harvesting to offset capital gains and maximise their net annual returns

India's Russian oil purchases helping stabilise markets: US ambassador

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India's ongoing Russian oil purchases are helping stabilise global oil markets amid volatility triggered by the escalating West Asia conflict

LPG shortage fears trigger panic buying; eateries warn of shutdowns

Fears of an LPG shortage sparked panic buying at gas agencies in Lakhimpur Kheri, while restaurants in Goa warned of possible closures as commercial cylinder supply slows amid the West Asia conflict

Gold, silver demand to stay strong amid world crises, macro risks: Reports

Central bank buying, geopolitical risks and tight supply likely to support prices of precious metals, say analysts

How a 1953 CIA-backed coup set Iran and the US on today's collision course

Today's Iran-US confrontation traces back to a Cold War coup, oil politics and the 1979 revolution that transformed a strategic partnership into one of the world's longest geopolitical rivalries