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67% pay via UPI, 90% use WhatsApp in smaller cities for purchases: Report

Spending in Tier-II, III markets based on 'deep research and values consistency over hype'

ITC Hotels Q3FY26 results: Profit rises 9.4% to ₹235 cr, revenue up 22%

ITC Hotels reported a 9.4% rise in Q3FY26 net profit to ₹235.13 crore, despite a one-time ₹52.53 crore cost from new Labour Codes. Revenue grew 21.9% year-on-year to ₹1,224.27 crore

Can ED invoke Article 226? SC to decide if agency can file writ petitions

The Supreme Court will examine whether the Enforcement Directorate can invoke Article 226 to file writ petitions before High Courts, after appeals by Kerala and Tamil Nadu governments

'Victorian Disease' confirmed at Amazon UK warehouse, Union raises concern

Amazon says the TB cases are non-contagious, but unions are demanding the Coventry facility be shut until stronger safety measures are put in place

Trump shrugs off EU resistance, presses Greenland claim ahead of WEF

Trump brushed aside EU resistance on Greenland, confirmed a call with Nato's Mark Rutte and raised the prospect of tariffs, testing European unity ahead of Davos

Air India begins returning belongings of Ahmedabad crash victims: Details

Air India has shared details of recovered items with families through email and a dedicated website

SGB 2020-21 Series X opens for early redemption, delivers over 175% gains

Central bank set premature redemption price for tranche at Rs 14,130 per unit

200% tariff on French wine? Trump warns Macron to join Gaza Peace Board

The Board of Peace is a global body endorsed by the UN Security Council in November last year to monitor and oversee the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

Do we really have microplastics in our organs, as some studies suggest?

From brains to blood, microplastics have been reported across the human body; now researchers warn that weak methods and contamination may be distorting the evidence and fuelling unnecessary fear

How altered bile acids may influence chronic kidney disease progression

Scientists find how changes in bile acids linked to gut bacteria may signal advancing chronic kidney disease, pointing to a possible link between gut metabolism and kidney decline

UK govt mulls under-16 social media ban, app curbs to cut screen time

The UK may follow Australia in banning under-16s from social media as ministers seek public views on curbing screen time and harmful online features for children

Delhi sees worst January air quality in 5 years; Grap stage IV curbs on

Despite a slight improvement on Tuesday, Delhi is witnessing its worst January air quality in five years, with Grap Stage IV restrictions continuing amid unfavourable weather and dense fog

UK to reimburse Global Talent visa fees to woo AI, tech and science talent

Treasury promises visa fee refunds and faster sponsor UK UK Global Talent visa: licences as ministers seek to draw AI, science and clean energy professionals

Nitin Nabin to take charge as BJP President: Early life, political career

The formal announcement for the post of BJP national president will take place between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm

Budget 2026: Why more medical seats alone can't fix India's healthcare

As medical seats expand, experts urge Budget 2026 to prioritise faculty hiring, better training and infrastructure to secure India's healthcare workforce

WEF 2026 Day 2: List of key speakers, major discussions at Davos forum

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng are among the key leaders scheduled to speak on Day 2

'Attack of unprecedented force': Netanyahu's warning to Iran amid protests

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran of a strong response if attacked, as protests and US military moves from Tehran and Washington raise regional tensions

Q3 results: United Spirits, ITC Hotels, DCM Shriram, 41 others on Jan 20

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including SRF, Persistent Systems, Gujarat Gas, IndiaMART InterMESH, and AU Small Finance Bank are also to release their October-December earnings reports today

How stress changes your face: What's 'cortisol face' and how to reverse it

When stress lingers, cortisol nudges the body to hold on to salt and water, redistributes fat, and stirs up inflammation

Why your takeaway coffee cup could be hidden source of microplastics intake

A new study warns that hot takeaway coffees served in plastic cups may release thousands of microplastic fragments, raising fresh questions about everyday plastic exposure