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Why staying single for long in your late 20s may affect mental wellbeing

Singlehood is increasingly normalised, yet new research tracking young adults in Germany and the UK finds prolonged singlehood may affect happiness and mental well-being

New study finds no link between childhood vaccines and epilepsy risk

The findings add to growing evidence supporting vaccine safety, showing no higher epilepsy risk among children who received routine immunisations

UK immigration rift: Why Conservatives are defecting to right-wing parties

Former UK home secretary Suella Braverman quits the Conservatives for Reform UK, accusing the party of failing to control immigration

PM Modi announces signing of India-EU trade deal, hails landmark agreement

Modi said people are discussing it as a "mother of all deals", and this agreement has brought a lot of opportunities for 140 crore Indians and crores of Europeans

Urological health across ages: What to watch for in your 30s, 40s, and beyond

From frequent urination to kidney stones and prostate issues, urological problems change as we age as experts explain age-wise warning signs, lifestyle risks and why early attention matters

Global health risks from plastics may double by 2040, warns Lancet study

From climate change to cancer risk, plastics may be silently harming human health across their entire lifecycle as a Lancet study warns the damage could double by 2040 without urgent action

Delhi air quality worsens to 'poor' as IMD issues yellow alert for rain

Jahangirpuri recorded the worst AQI at 378, with 22 of 39 monitoring stations in Delhi reporting air quality in the 'very poor' category, while 13 areas had their readings in the 'poor' levels

Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget session: Top agenda

The meeting is aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament and managing issues that are expected to arise during the session

After 65, do routine health screenings still truly make medical sense?

Experts explain which health screenings still matter after 65, which are overused, and how personalised decisions can be more useful

Union Budget 2026: NRIs seek return to simpler 182-day tax residency rule

Bombay Chambers says graded residency norms introduced in 2020 have made tax status harder to assess for visiting NRIs and PIOs

Weather update: IMD forecasts rain in Delhi today, cold wave in north India

Delhi woke up to shallow fog on Tuesday as the IMD issued a yellow alert for possible rain and thunderstorms. Meanwehile, snowfall, gusty winds and cold wave are likely across several parts of India

Trump sends 'border czar' Tom Homan to Minnesota after fatal ICE shooting

Trump designated Tom Homan as his administration's "border czar" in November 2024 to oversee immigration enforcement and mass deportation efforts from 2025 to 2029

Asia faces $621 bn tariff risk as US expands national security trade curbs

As the Supreme Court reviews Trump's tariffs, the US is expanding Section 232 duties that could affect $621 billion in Asian goods, raising risks for allies and rivals alike

50,000 green cards may be freed by US visa pause: How Indians may benefit

Unused family-based visas from 75 countries could spill into jobs categories, though per-country caps may blunt the impact for Indians

Safe haven, tight supply: Why gold prices continue to scale new highs

Gold has surged past $5,000 an ounce as geopolitical tensions, trade uncertainty, expectations of lower US Fed interest rates and sustained global central bank buying combine to support prices

Boeing says strong demand for Dreamliner in India, expects more orders

Speaking on tariff-related issues between India and the US, Gupte said both countries share a common goal of building up India's aerospace manufacturing ecosystem

'Vance, Navarro, even Trump stalled trade deal with India': US Senator

In a leaked recording, Cruz warned donors that Trump's tariff policy could seriously harm the US economy and even put the president at political risk

Gene therapy for weight loss: Can one shot replace lifelong GLP-1 drugs?

US biotech firm Fractyl Health is developing Rejuva, an experimental gene therapy that aims to trigger long-term weight loss by programming the pancreas to produce more GLP-1 hormone

US immigration agents can enter homes without a warrant: ICE memo explained

US immigration raids: An internal ICE document suggests officers may force entry into homes, unsettling years of legal advice as US immigration arrests rise

Good neighbours, friends': Xi Jinping hails India ties on Republic Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping greeted India on its 77th Republic Day, praised improving ties, and called for stronger cooperation as relations recover after years of border tensions