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25-30% jump in Indians seeking second residency: Why HNIs want a 'Plan B'

IT professionals, consultants and other professionals account for nearly 18% of enquiries, says global CEO of immigration firm Garant IN

Marathi test: What is it and why are auto, taxi drivers protesting?

Maharashtra's Marathi language checks for auto and taxi drivers have triggered protests in Mumbai. Here's what the test involves, why it was introduced and what happens if drivers fail

Celebrity food endorsements under FSSAI scrutiny: What do the rules say?

FSSAI's warning to celebrities has put food endorsements under the lens. Here's what endorsers must check, disclose, and verify before promoting a food product

US Visa Bulletin September 2026: Indian family green card wait gets shorter

India sees major movement in family-sponsored green card queues, while EB-2 and EB-5 remain unavailable for applicants

Census 2027 makes first shift in how India records beggars, vagrants

The move means Census 2027 will not provide a separate count of beggars and vagrants, unlike previous exercises that recorded the group under non-economic activity

Zoox vs Tesla: How Amazon's 'toaster-shaped' robotaxi differs from Cybercab

Zoox and Tesla are taking different routes to driverless taxis. Here's how their robotaxis differ in design, regulation, manufacturing and deployment

31% Indians eye home ownership in 5 years as money confidence rises: Report

40% of female respondents consider buying a house as a five-year priority, compared with 29% of men

FMCG's new growth playbook: From shelf space to digital-first discovery

As consumers move between social media, quick commerce, marketplaces and stores, FMCG brands are rethinking how they build awareness, drive purchases and retain customers

Operation Economic Outcast explained: How the US plans to isolate Iran

The US has launched Operation Economic Outcast to isolate Iran by targeting its oil, shipping, technology and financial networks, while warning countries and firms trading with Tehran of sanctions

Heavy rain causes waterlogging across Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert

Heavy rains hit Delhi-NCR on Tuesday, causing waterlogging; the IMD issued a red alert for Delhi, while Gurugram and Faridabad were placed under a yellow alert

Joint home loan after death: What happens to the loan, insurance & house?

When a co-borrower dies, the home loan does not vanish. Here's what happens to EMIs, insurance, property ownership and legal heirs

SPARSH pension portal: How to track pension, benefits and life certificate

SPARSH lets defence pensioners track pension payments, entitlements, PPO details and life certificate status online, helping spot errors early

Who owns Lakshadweep? HC ruling settles a key pandaram land dispute

For decades, Lakshadweep's pandaram land has been at the centre of an ownership dispute. A recent Kerala High Court ruling has now clarified the rights of those who hold the land. Read on

The GLP-1 diet: How weight-loss drugs are changing packaged food business

Weight-loss drugs are changing what consumers buy, putting protein, fibre, smaller portions and nutrient density at the centre of the next packaged-food opportunity

H1N1 flu alert in Delhi: Should you wear masks? What the guidelines say

As H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, the health department has advised masks in crowded places, frequent handwashing and avoiding close contact with sick people

US national debt crosses $40 trn: What govt debt means and how it works

US national debt has crossed $40 trillion. Here's a guide to how government debt works, why governments borrow, who they owe money to, how they repay it and what debt ceilings mean

What is an oligopoly? Which Indian sectors have few dominant players

The Finance Ministry's concern over concentration in India's aviation sector has brought the term "oligopoly" into focus. Here's what it means and which other sectors have similar market structures

EPF vs equities: 6 things to know before choosing your retirement mix

EPFO has highlighted six key differences between EPF and equities, from employer contributions and stability to tax and social-security benefits

No more boarding pass stamps from Sept 1: What travellers need to know

International travellers departing India will be able to use e-boarding passes as immigration authorities end mandatory boarding pass stamping from September 1

Uttar Pradesh, Japan's Yamanashi sign four MoUs, unveil ₹600-cr MSME fund

The partnership will focus on investment, skills, tourism and technology, alongside a ₹600-crore fund to support Yamanashi-based MSMEs entering Uttar Pradesh