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How one gene therapy is helping some deaf patients hear for the first time

A single gene therapy injection has shown the ability to restore hearing in patients with a specific genetic mutation, with some beginning to respond to sound within weeks

Loan against PPF: Who can borrow, limits, rates, and repayment rules

Loan against PPF allows borrowing at low rates between years 3 and 6, with strict limits, a 36-month repayment window, and impact on returns if delayed

Canada ends postal OCI applications: Here's what it means for Indians

OCI applicants in Canada must now visit BLS centres for biometrics, with postal applications no longer accepted from April 5, 2026

9 steps to improve heart health: What AHA's new diet guidelines says

Small, consistent changes in what you eat can make a big difference, and these nine steps highlight how simple habits can improve cardiovascular health

Singer Shreya Ghoshal buys ₹29.7 cr luxury apartment in Mumbai's Worli

The apartment is located in Godrej Trilogy Worli, a high-end residential project in central Mumbai.

FASTag or pay more: No cash tolls, UPI costs 25% extra, ID waivers end

Govt ends cash tolls from April 10; ID-based waivers scrapped, exempt users must switch to FASTag or annual pass

Just 2-3 minutes of daily intense exercise may cut risk of 8 major diseases

Even a few minutes of vigorous daily activity such as brisk walking or stair climbing, may significantly lower the risk of chronic diseases and death, highlighting the power of exercise intensity

H-1B visa row: Indians are 'new oil, coal or gas', says immigration expert

Industry voices warn the steep H-1B fee could hit US innovation, as filings fall and Indian talent weighs options

Are gold ETFs moving away from physical gold? What investors should know

Gold ETF Changes 2026: Physical Gold Allocation Still Above 95%

West Asia war: Trump's expletives-laden threat meets Iran's 'in-kind' reply

Donald Trump sets a deadline on Hormuz access as Iran warns of retaliation while ceasefire talks gather pace. Here are the top developments

IMD forecasts widespread rain, storms across India, cloudy skies in Delhi

Multiple weather systems to trigger hailstorms, thunder and heavy rainfall across regions, with strong winds expected to cause local disruptions

'We got him': How US rescued crew member of F-15E jet downed by Iran

US special forces and air cover rescued injured colonel after more than a day behind enemy lines as Iranian forces searched the crash site

Gulf nations explore oil routes beyond Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war

Amid rising Iran tensions, Gulf nations are reportedly exploring pipelines and new trade corridors to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz

Western disturbance to bring rain across India; Delhi to remain cloudy

IMD forecasts unstable weather with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across north, east, central and southern regions, bringing brief rain spells

Trump warns Iran to open Hormuz Strait or face 'hell' in 48 hours

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the deadline, set to expire on April 6, was nearing its end, reiterating his demand that Tehran either "make a deal" or ensure the strategic waterway remains open

Kerala lagging despite resources, LDF exit countdown has begun: Modi

PM Narendra Modi says Kerala is falling behind despite strong potential, blames LDF for slow development and predicts NDA will form government for the first time

Strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, no radiation spike: IAEA

Iran also told the IAEA that one member of the plant's physical protection staff was killed by a projectile fragment

Govt says India has bought Iranian oil, rejects reports of payment issues

Amid vessel-diversion rumours, the petroleum ministry also said that Indian refiners have secured crude and LPG imports, including from Iran

Trai asks Jio to end 'discriminatory' tariff plans, sets April 14 deadline

The telecom regulator has asked the Reliance group firm to make all tariff plans uniformly available across platforms to ensure transparency and consumer choice

Tata Trusts row: Mehli Mistry seeks probe over appointment of non-Parsis

Former trustee Mistry has accused Tata Trusts colleagues, including Chairman Noel Tata, of appointing non-Parsis as trustees, alleging violation of the trust deed's eligibility rules