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Budget 2026: Why old income tax regime still appeals to salaried taxpayers

As the Finance Minister readies Budget 2026, salaried taxpayers remain split on whether lower rates can truly replace deductions

Nipah virus cases in West Bengal: What you should know to stay safe

With five confirmed Nipah virus cases and dozens quarantined, health authorities are racing to stop the spread of a rare but highly fatal disease

JSW Steel Q3FY26 results: Profit jumps 198% at ₹2,139 cr, revenue up 11%

JSW Steel's Q3 crude steel production stood at 7.48 million tonnes, while saleable steel sales hit a record quarterly high of 7.64 million tonnes

New Zealand clears 1 million visas in 2025, cuts student and work waits

More than one million visas were decided in 2025 as processing times fell across visitor, student and work categories, according to Immigration New Zealand

'Relations with US have taken a big blow', says EU foreign policy chief

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said relations with the US have taken a big blow in the past week, as tensions rose over Greenland and tariff threats during an emergency summit

Career breaks for mental health: A smart investment for long-term growth

As burnout rises across industries, experts say stepping away from work for mental health may be the key to stronger leadership, creativity and long-term career stability

Canada invites 6000 foreigners in Express Entry draw for PR, cut-off at 509

Latest Express Entry round marks the second Canadian Experience Class draw and the fourth selection held by IRCC so far in 2026

Cipla Q3FY26 results: Profit falls 57% to ₹676 crore, revenue flat

Cipla Q3 Results: The decline in Cipla's profit was primarily due to a production halt at the exclusive manufacturer of Lanreotide, the company's second-largest revenue-contributing tumour drug

FIR filed against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun over Republic Day threats

In a video shared on social media, Pannun claimed that so-called "sleeper cells" had put up pro-Khalistan posters in different parts of Delhi

Why loud, nightly snoring could be a serious red flag for your health

With rising sleep disorders, specialists say loud, regular snoring may be an early clue to conditions affecting oxygen levels and overall health

H-1B visa checks: Social media fuels fears of USCIS site visits in Houston

Social media alerts warn of possible unannounced H-1B inspections in Houston. What USCIS-FDNS visits involve, and how employers are advised to prepare

Budget 2026: Can investment in digital health and AI reshape healthcare?

From diagnostics to primary care, experts say the coming Budget must shift digital health and AI from experimentation to execution at scale

Govt revises wages, pension for insurers, Nabard and RBI employees

The move assumes significance, given that it will benefit about 46,322 employees, 23,570 pensioners, and 23,260 family pensioners

How long sitting hours and sedentary lifestyles are weakening our hips

Orthopaedic experts warn that prolonged sitting weakens hip muscles and bones, leading to pain, stiffness and early fragility, even in people in their 20s and 30s

Karnataka HC lifts ban on bike taxis, directs state govt to issue permits

Bike taxi services can resume in Karnataka after the High Court set aside the state ban; the court said riders and aggregators must apply for licences and the government must issue permits as per law

Key events from WEF 2026: Carney's speech, Macron's sunglasses, and more

Over the last four days, global leaders from across the world, including India, China, the United States, and Europe, gathered at the forum in Davos, Switzerland

First US-Russia-Ukraine trilateral talks to be held in UAE from today

The US, Ukraine and Russia will hold their first trilateral meeting in the UAE, as efforts to end the Ukraine war intensify following talks between President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Florida may freeze new H-1B hiring at public universities for a year

The proposed pause would bar Florida's public universities from hiring new H-1B workers until early 2027, while leaving existing visa holders unaffected

Trump hints at invoking Nato's Article 5 to address illegal immigration

Trump has proposed invoking Nato's Article 5 to protect America's southern border, questioning whether the alliance would defend the US while reiterating concerns over illegal immigration

India's flash PMI rises to 59.5 in January against 57.8 in Dec 2025

Flash PMI January 2026: Both manufacturing and services showed similar rates of growth during the month