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Who is Ashok Mittal? Ex-AAP MP who switched to BJP 10 days after ED raid

Rajya Sabha MP and LPU founder rose from a family sweets business to build a major education enterprise, gaining prominence in AAP before joining the exodus led by Raghav Chadha

Who is Ashok Lahiri, former CEA to be appointed NITI Aayog vice-chairman

Former chief economic adviser and BJP MLA from West Bengal has been given a key position at India's top public policy think tank to bring decades of experience to the organisation

Trump $1 mn gold card visa sees just one approval, hundreds still in queue

Trump's $1 million gold card visa has cleared just one applicant so far, even as officials say hundreds remain in the pipeline

EPFO can't reject higher pension claims for employer lapses: Bombay HC

Court's order means the social security body must independently verify retirement claims using all available evidence rather than penalising workers for their firms' administrative failures

IPL travel economy amid West Asia crisis: Under pressure or holding steady?

IPL continues to drive strong domestic travel demand despite West Asia crisis, though rising fuel costs and weaker inbound traffic pose emerging risks for airlines and hospitality

4 in 10 Indian Americans weigh US exit as policy concerns grow: Survey

A survey by the Carnegie Endowment reveals that the community is dissatisfied with economic opportunities and President Trump's policies

Is your gymwear harming your health? Here's what experts want you to know

As activewear becomes everyday wear, experts flag concerns over chemicals in fabrics and what repeated skin contact could mean for your health

AI labels on content: Curbing misinformation or adding compliance load?

MeitY plans mandatory labels for AI-made content across platforms, raising questions on whether this can curb misinformation or increase compliance burden for platforms and creators

Flying via France or Germany? Indians no longer need airport transit visa

Indian passport holders can now transit through French airports without a visa from April 10, 2026. Here's who the exemption applies to

Daily spends to global travel: Pick a credit card that fits your needs

Beyond mere credit access, selection requires matching specific spending habits with segmented rewards to maximise actual value

Atal Pension Yojana at 90 mn subscribers: Scheme benefits, risks explained

Retirement scheme offers guaranteed monthly payouts and family security for those in the unorganised sector Retirement scheme offers guaranteed monthly payouts and family security for those in the u

Axis Max Life launches new equity fund via ULIPs, targets long-term wealth

Actively managed multicap fund will be overseen by an in-house investment team and features a mandatory five-year lock-in period

Delhi govt to give smart cards to construction workers to plug fund leakage

It will also set up a digital cess portal to streamline welfare delivery and eliminate ghost beneficiaries

How India is emerging as testing ground for agri-based carbon markets

Amazon's $30 million rice carbon credit deal highlights India's role in scaling agriculture-based carbon markets while raising questions on trust, verification, and farmer benefits

The 'half attention' lifestyle: Doing everything, focusing on nothing

Always busy, rarely focused, the 'half attention' lifestyle is reshaping how we think, work, and rest, raising concerns about productivity, memory, and mental health

Five-second rule: Is dropped food ever really safe to eat? Myth debunked

Fact-check Friday: You've probably followed the five-second rule after dropping food; here's how bacteria transfer instantly, what factors matter, and why this popular rule may not protect you at all

Seven sea routes that can shake oil, food, freight and geopolitics

More than 80 per cent of global merchandise trade by volume is transported via sea routes, underlining the importance of key maritime corridors to the global economy

Rs 145 crore FD fraud: How civic funds were moved via fake fixed deposits

Enforcement Directorate raids across Haryana and Punjab as probe tracks forged FDs, fake accounts and diversion of municipal funds

Q4 results today: RIL, Adani Green, Hindustan Zinc among 29 firms on Apr 24

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including Indusind Bank, Lodha Developers, L&T Finance, and Shriram Finance are also to release their January-March earnings today

India braces for more heatwave days; temperatures in Delhi to touch 44°C

IMD has forecast rising heatwave conditions across north, central and east India. Delhi, meanwhile, is set to experience intense heat on Friday with maximum temperatures touching 44°C