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Wearables offer health insights, but how reliable are they really?

From smart rings to fitness bands, devices are changing how we view health, but doctors say they should support, not replace, medical advice

Wearables offer health insights, but how reliable are they really?
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

Why India slipped to 6th spot in IMF GDP rankings despite strong growth

India slipped to sixth in IMF GDP rankings due to rupee depreciation and base revision, even as the economy continued strong growth and is expected to regain position soon

Why India slipped to 6th spot in IMF GDP rankings despite strong growth
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 4:49 PM IST

PM allays delimitation fears, says 'no injustice' will be done to any state

As Parliament debates women's reservation, PM Modi says those opposing the bill will pay a long-term price, urging all parties to support greater role for women in policymaking

PM allays delimitation fears, says 'no injustice' will be done to any state
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 4:02 PM IST

Gurugram property set to get costlier as circle rates surge up to 75%

From Dwarka Expressway to DLF Phase V: Where Gurugram Rates Are Rising Fastest

Gurugram property set to get costlier as circle rates surge up to 75%
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing

Hair thinning isn't always about age or genetics; dermatologists explain how stress, poor nutrition, hormonal imbalance, and lifestyle habits can quietly reduce hair density

Why your hair is losing density: Hidden health triggers you may be missing
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years

Findings suggest that supporting parents' mental health from pregnancy through childhood may help reduce long-term risks of depression and anxiety in children

Study finds parental depression can influence kids' mental health for years
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Canada Express Entry: 4,000 French speakers invited for permanent residence

Canada's latest Express Entry draw targets French speakers, with CRS rising to 419. What it signals for applicants in the pool

Canada Express Entry: 4,000 French speakers invited for permanent residence
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 3:05 PM IST

Indonesian deploys 'Dharma Dewata force' to track foreign tourists in Bali

Patrols to run checks in popular tourist places after increase in overstays and misuse of visas

Indonesian deploys 'Dharma Dewata force' to track foreign tourists in Bali
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

30% of Indian teens save pocket money, 70% explore earning: Report

25% of them seek parental approval before spending, even as impulse buying and digital spending expands

30% of Indian teens save pocket money, 70% explore earning: Report
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 1:14 PM IST

Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum

Undercover investigation claims migrants were guided to fabricate asylum cases; comes amid tighter UK asylum rules since 2025

Probe finds Pakistani, Bangladeshi nationals faking being gay for UK asylum
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

India's Equity MF boom: ₹5 lakh cr flows into Flexi Caps signal big shift

Equity Mutual Funds Average AUM Surges 17% in FY26; Flexi Cap Fund emerges as preferred investment segment: Abakkus Mutual Fund

India's Equity MF boom: ₹5 lakh cr flows into Flexi Caps signal big shift
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Delimitation and proportionality: Why southern states are raising concerns

As the govt considers increasing Lok Sabha seats, concerns are rising in southern states that a population-based delimitation could reduce their share and alter India's federal balance

Delimitation and proportionality: Why southern states are raising concerns
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Govt tables bills to tweak women quota law, set up delimitation panel

The government has introduced bills on women's quota and delimitation in Lok Sabha, proposes increasing seats to 850; Opposition protests, calling the move 'anti-constitutional'

Govt tables bills to tweak women quota law, set up delimitation panel
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:40 AM IST

SGB 2019-20 Series V delivers over 300% gains as early exit opens: Details

Central bank sets redemption at Rs 15,009, turning Rs 1 lakh into nearly Rs 4 lakh in 5.5 years, excluding interest gains

SGB 2019-20 Series V delivers over 300% gains as early exit opens: Details
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:28 AM IST

Where should you invest in 2026? Experts at PL Capital decode the best bets

PL Capital has advised investors to adopt a cautious yet opportunistic approach, focusing on quality names, diversification, and sectoral selectivity.

Where should you invest in 2026? Experts at PL Capital decode the best bets
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 11:20 AM IST

US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians

US Visa Bulletin: Rising demand from India in EB-5 category may lead to retrogression or unavailability, even as other employment-based categories remain unchanged

US Visa Bulletin May 2026: EB-5 visa demand may hit limits soon for Indians
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 10:26 AM IST

West Asia war: Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US mulls new sanctions

Iran warns of blocking key Gulf trade routes as US plans tougher sanctions and ramps up pressure on Tehran. Here are the top updates at 10 am IST

West Asia war: Iran threatens to halt Gulf trade as US mulls new sanctions
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Delimitation in India: How it was done before and why it was paused

India once redrew constituencies regularly, but political concerns over population and regional balance led to a freeze that still shapes representation today

Delimitation in India: How it was done before and why it was paused
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 8:56 AM IST

IMD issues rain, heatwave alert across India; mercury to hit 40°C in Delhi

Contrasting weather patterns seen with rain and thunderstorms in east and northeast, while central and peninsular regions face heatwave conditions; coastal areas to see hot and humid weather

IMD issues rain, heatwave alert across India; mercury to hit 40°C in Delhi
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 8:45 AM IST

How delimitation could shift India's fiscal balance and growth model

Seat redistribution through delimitation could reshape India's fiscal balance, affecting how funds are distributed and how states negotiate resources

How delimitation could shift India's fiscal balance and growth model
Updated On : 16 Apr 2026 | 8:43 AM IST