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Morgan Stanley lays off 2,500 employees despite record profits in 2025

Job cuts hit bank's three major business segments: Investment banking and trading, wealth management, and investment management

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' aided by strong surface winds

Air quality stands at 135 in moderate category; strong surface winds and clear skies likely to aid further dispersal of pollutants across the national capital

West Asia war: 37 Indian-flagged ships stuck in Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman

The Directorate General of Shipping also said that an attack on a port in Oman has resulted in the deaths of three Indian seafarers and left one injured aboard foreign-flagged vessels

Early summer sets in as daytime temperatures soar across much of India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has cautioned that maximum temperatures are likely to stay 4-6 degrees Celsius above normal in many parts of the country on most days this week

February PMI services comes in at 58.1; new order growth at 13-month low

While greater client enquiries and marketing efforts supported sales at some units, a few companies suggested that an increasingly competitive environment dampened growth

Safety mechanisms activated for seafarers amid West Asia tensions: Sonowal

The government is closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said, adding that all necessary mechanisms have been activated to ensure the safety and welfare of seafarers and maritime assets. The Middle East is facing military turmoil where the US and Israeli forces are at war against Iran, which has closed the Strait of Hormuz - a major passage for vessels. The war has intensified since the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, attacks carried out by the US. Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday chaired a review meeting to assess the prevailing security environment in the Persian Gulf and examine its implications for Indian maritime assets and personnel. "We are closely monitoring the evolving situation and have activated all necessary precautionary, monitoring and coordination mechanisms to ensure the safety and welfare of our seafarers and the security of our ..

MEA sets up control room amid West Asia tensions, issues helpline numbers

The Ministry of External Affairs also released emergency contact numbers of Indian embassies across West Asia and Gulf region to assist Indian nationals

Study in Ireland: Rs 75 lakh scholarship now open for Indian students

National College of Ireland will support 10 Indian postgraduate students with tuition fee reductions across business, computing and psychology programmes

Moving abroad for a new job? Here's what happens to your EPF savings

Members can choose to maintain, transfer or withdraw their savings depending on their destination and employment terms

Meta's AI glasses under scrutiny as workers flag users' private footage

Two Swedish newspapers report that Meta's AI smart glasses are allegedly recording private and intimate footage, with contractors in Kenya tasked with reviewing the content to train the AI systems

Private hospital nurses in Kerala on strike demanding ₹40,000 minimum wage

A section of nurses working in private hospitals in Kerala began a strike on Wednesday, demanding a minimum monthly salary of Rs 40,000 and implementation of various pending assurances without further delay. The strike was called by the United Nurses Association (UNA), which also organised a march to the secretariat here as part of the protest. According to the protesting nurses, their salary was last revised in 2018 and has since become inadequate in view of the rising cost of living. Though the state government had issued orders for a salary hike in 2023 following a protest under the aegis of the UNA, it has not been effectively implemented so far, they alleged. One of the protesting nurses said they want the government to implement a clear wage system for private hospital nurses, as mentioned in the Nursing Council's regulations. "The condition of nurses in the private sector is pathetic in the state. They are getting different salaries in accordance with the decision of respec

Halt immigration, H-1Bs immediately: 70 US Republican leaders urge Congress

Over 70 Texas lawmakers urge Congress to halt immigration and freeze H-1B visas after a deadly Austin shooting that killed two and injured 14

PAN misused for fraudulent loan? How to detect & restore credit score

Hidden loans can quietly hurt your credit score; here's how to catch and fix them promptly

Finland President Stubb begins 4-day India visit with trade as top agenda

Finnish President Alexander Stubb began a four-day visit to India on Wednesday to bolster bilateral cooperation across a wide spectrum of areas, including trade, investment and critical technology. Stubb will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday following which the two sides are expected to firm up a number of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) to boost cooperation in a number of sectors. The crisis in West Asia is likely to figure prominently in the meeting. "The visit will further strengthen the relations between Finland and India, including in the area of trade," Stubb said before leaving for New Delhi. The Finnish president will grace as the chief guest at the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue on Thursday evening. Stubb was accorded a warm welcome at the airport by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh. "India and Finland share a warm and friendly relationship rooted in shared democratic values. President Stubb's visit will impa

US orders non-emergency staff to leave Pakistan amid violent clashes

The move follows violent demonstrations in Pakistan over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, which reportedly led to the deaths of dozens of protesters

World Obesity Day 2026 calls for global push to change the obesity story

With obesity rising across age groups, World Obesity Day 2026 calls for global action, better policies and a shift away from stigma to protect long-term health

UK halts study visas for four countries over rising asylum claims

Britain pauses study visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan after a rise in asylum claims from migrants entering through legal routes

Should older adults even try to lose weight? Here's what doctors say

World Obesity Day: Is weight loss after 60 always healthy? Doctors explain who benefits, when it can backfire, and why strength, mobility and nutrition may matter more than the scale

Women account for only 11% of home loan approvals in 2025: Report

Women borrowed more than men in just two cities, but the average loan size for women across major markets is Rs 6 lakh lower than for men

Sabarimala case: Vigilance court grants statutory bail to former TDB chief

A vigilance court here on Wednesday granted statutory bail to former TDB president A Padmakumar in the case related to alleged misappropriation of gold from the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols of the Lord Ayyappa shrine in Sabarimala, sources said. Padmakumar had already gotten statutory bail in the case related to the alleged misappropriation of gold from the door frames of the Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) at the temple, and therefore, he is likely to come out of jail by evening. The former Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president is the eighth accused in the matter to come out of jail on bail, the sources said. Padmakumar is a former CPI(M) MLA and had served as TDB president when the decision was taken to hand over Sabarimala artefacts for replating to prime accused Unnikrishnan Potti in 2019. He is the 11th accused in the Dwarapalaka gold loss case. Both cases are being probed by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Kerala High Court.