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Karnataka Budget 2026: Social media ban, education boost, and more

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah presented the state Budget with a focus on school infrastructure boost, women welfare schemes, and a ₹2,000 crore electric bus programme

New Zealand golden visa: $3 mn can now open home buying route for investors

From today, New Zealand's golden visa holders can buy or build homes worth at least NZ$5 million as the country eases investor rules

Strong social connections may protect your heart, say cardiologists

Strong relationships may help reduce stress, regulate blood pressure and support heart health. Experts explain why staying socially connected matters for long-term wellbeing

After Iran and Venezuela, why is Cuba Trump's next foreign policy focus

The US is increasing economic pressure on Cuba amid an energy crisis and changing regional politics, raising questions about Washington's strategy after Venezuela and Iran

Ice baths and cold plunges: Are they truly good for your health?

Cold plunges and ice baths are trending for recovery and mental wellness, but doctors say the benefits may be limited and responses can vary, especially for women

Women as long-term investors could create Rs 40 trn in GDP potential: Study

While financial inclusion has brought millions of women into the banking fold, a systemic 'agency gap' is preventing them from building the long-term assets needed to drive national growth, it says

MP govt employees' dearness allowance increases to 58%: Check details here

Hike brings state allowances in line with central government rates, providing a significant monthly boost for lakhs of employees and pensioners

What happens to your body if you skip dinner regularly? Experts explain

Skipping dinner may seem like a quick weight-loss fix, but experts warn it can affect metabolism, blood sugar, hunger hormones and overall nutrition

H-1B visa FY2027 registration opens: $100,000 fee, new wage rules apply

The FY2027 H-1B registration period has opened with new wage-based selection rules and sponsor fees that could affect hiring and applicants

Centre asks refiners to maximise LPG output amid West Asia conflict

The Centre has directed refiners to maximise LPG production and ensure supplies go only to state-run retailers for domestic use as tensions in West Asia threaten global energy flows

What happens to your body if you skip dinner regularly? Experts explain

Skipping dinner may seem like a quick weight-loss fix, but experts warn it can affect metabolism, blood sugar, hunger hormones and overall nutrition

Uttarakhand's GSDP rises to ₹3.82 trn in FY25; FY27 growth pegged 8.2%

Uttarakhand's GSDP rose to ₹3.82 trillion in FY25 from ₹2.54 trillion in FY22, with higher per capita income, lower poverty levels and growth projected at 8.2 per cent for FY27

UK to pay up to £40,000 to failed asylum seeker families who leave country

UK launches pilot offering £10,000 to failed asylum seekers who agree to leave taxpayer-funded accommodation, warning of deportation if payments are refused

Delhi AQI remains 'moderate' as surface winds keep pollution in check

Overall air quality index stands at 151 with most monitoring stations in moderate category; clear skies and warm conditions expected across the national capital

US President Trump urges Iran's IRGC to surrender, offers 'full immunity'

US President Donald Trump called on members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to lay down their arms in exchange for "total immunity" or face "guaranteed death"

Early summer heat grips plains; rain, snowfall likely in Himalayan region

IMD forecasts sharp rise in temperature across plains with mercury up to 6 degrees Celsius above normal in northwest India; rain, snowfall and thunderstorms likely in Himalayan states this week

Rubbing your eyes often? Doctors warn it could harm your eyesight

A common reflex when eyes feel itchy or tired, rubbing them may actually worsen irritation, damage the cornea, and raise infection risk

Canada Express Entry: 5,500 invitations issued in French-language draw

Canada Express Entry News: Canada invites 5,500 candidates through a French-language Express Entry draw with a CRS cut-off of 397, the lowest for the category in over a year

Can tenants claim ownership after decades of occupancy? SC clarifies

Supreme Court clarified that decades of occupancy do not grant tenants ownership rights, orders the eviction of a shop's occupants

H-1B visa hiring paused across Florida public universities till 2027

Florida's State University System has halted new H-1B hiring while officials review how the visa programme is used across public universities