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Indian expats in UAE must sign Wills? Experts list reasons for it

Legal experts urge Indian professionals in the UAE to register local Wills to prevent asset freezes and ensure seamless cross-border inheritance for their families.

State-run OMCs to boost LPG production to meet demand amid crunch

IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL have said that they are boosting LPG production and prioritising household supply after the Centre directed refineries to use all propane, butane, and other gas streams for LPG

US-Israel-Iran war: Where the conflict stands after 10 days of fighting

Ten days of strikes, naval deployments, fears over the Strait of Hormuz and oil market volatility have pushed the Iran conflict beyond the battlefield. Here's where the crisis stands now

Changed your mind about an EPF nominee? Here is how to update it online

Members can update EPF nominee details online through the EPFO portal by completing the e-nomination process

11 immigrants died in US ICE detention between January and March 2026

Deaths reported across multiple US immigration detention centres as cases raise questions around healthcare and detention conditions.

Healthier French fries? Scientists may have discovered a new trick

Researchers have found that combining microwaves with traditional frying may cut oil absorption in French fries while keeping them crispy

This simple nutrient may help control deadly inflammation during illness

Scientists found that the amino acid methionine helped infected mice survive severe illness by boosting kidney filtration and clearing harmful inflammatory molecules from the bloodstream

AI, stretched smallcap valuations, oil risks: Where investors should do

DSP Mutual Fund's outlook warns that AI exuberance and oil price volatility risk is disrupting the global landscape, suggesting a strategic pivot toward largecaps, debt and undervalued IT stocks

These two sleep disorders together may triple heart disease risk: Study

A massive study of nearly one million US veterans finds that having both insomnia and sleep apnea sharply raises the risk of hypertension and cardiovascular disease

Canada opens route to permanent residency for 33,000 workers: Details here

Up to 33,000 temporary workers in Canada may get a chance at permanent residency under a newly launched programme.

Supreme Court flags need for UCC to address complexities in personal laws

The Supreme Court highlighted the need for a Uniform Civil Code to address personal law complexities and ensure women's rights in matters such as inheritance

From school closures to WFH: How Asia is tackling oil supply crunch

Countries across Asia are imposing fuel curbs, remote work and price caps as oil supply disruptions from the West Asia conflict trigger price volatility and threaten energy security

Ultra-processed foods may lead to anxiety, hyperactivity in toddlers

A large Canadian study finds toddlers who consume more ultra-processed foods may show slightly higher anxiety, aggression and hyperactivity by age five

BCCI announces ₹131 crore reward for Team India on T20 World Cup win

Apart from the BCCI's reward, the team also received $3 million from the International Cricket Council

West Asia war digest, March 10: Stories tracking the economic fallout

From crude spikes and market volatility to fertiliser, LPG and tech risks, here's a snapshot of Business Standard's coverage of how the West Asia conflict is rippling through India's economy

JSW Steel crude steel output down 2% to 2.37 mt in Feb amid plant upgrade

JSW Steel said that the production decline was due to the shutdown of Blast Furnace 3 at the Vijayanagar plant for a capacity upgrade, while output growth excluding the unit rose about 8 per cent

Why Kharg Island remains a critical red line in West Asia conflict

Kharg Island handles most of Iran's oil exports and is vital to its economy. Despite rising Israel-Iran tensions and strikes on other targets, the small Gulf island has remained untouched so far

Weather today: Rain in north India, heat wave in west; Rajkot hits 41.6°C

Residents across India face extreme weather, heavy rain and storms lash the north, while west and central regions struggle with intense heat and soaring temperatures

IDFC First Bank pays ₹645 crore to settle fraud claims with Haryana govt

IDFC First Bank said it paid ₹645 crore to clients after claims linked to a suspected fraud at its Chandigarh branch, ₹55 crore higher than the initial estimate of ₹590 crore

West Asia war updates: LPG supply hit in India; Trump warns Iran on Hormuz

Rising tensions in West Asia are affecting LPG shipments to India; Trump warns Iran over the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices swing and fears of wider energy supply disruption grow