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Draft IT regulations may widen govt oversight on social media content
The Centre has proposed allowing the I&B Ministry to issue takedown notices directly to individual users, expanding scrutiny of social media content under draft changes to IT Rules, 2021
 "Draft IT regulations may widen govt oversight on social media content")
April-June small savings rates announced: PPF, NSC status explained
Key small savings rates notified: PPF at 7.1%, NSC 7.7%, MIS 7.4%, Sukanya 8.2%
 "April-June small savings rates announced: PPF, NSC status explained")
'Cicada' Covid variant BA.3.2 detected in 23 countries: What we know so far
A highly mutated Covid variant, 'Cicada', is now seen in over 20 countries, but experts say there is no need to panic as it has not been linked to more serious disease yet
 "'Cicada' Covid variant BA.3.2 detected in 23 countries: What we know so far")
Trump open to ending Iran military campaign even if Hormuz remains shut
US President Donald Trump is reportedly open to ending the military campaign against Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, prioritising strikes on Tehran's navy and missile stockpile
 "Trump open to ending Iran military campaign even if Hormuz remains shut")
West Asia war updates: Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit; Brent at $111
Iran has approved a plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing West Asia war, raising concerns over global oil supply as Brent crude trades near $111 a barrel
 "West Asia war updates: Iran moves to charge Hormuz transit; Brent at $111")
Gold's 25% fall after record highs: What 2025-26 cycle means for investors
By late March, gold had given up all its year-to-date (2026) gains, falling back to Dec 2025 levels - roughly $4,100-4,300/oz - a drop of about 20-25% from the peak of Jan 2026
 "Gold's 25% fall after record highs: What 2025-26 cycle means for investors")
India braces for a warmer April despite rainfall bringing temporary relief
Delhi may log its warmest March in four years despite cooler days in the second half, while thunderstorms, gusty winds and rainfall impact several regions across India
 "India braces for a warmer April despite rainfall bringing temporary relief")
How cousin marriages raise the risk of genetic disorders in children
While culturally accepted, intra-family marriages can double the risk of genetic disorders, say experts, calling for greater awareness and preventive care
 "How cousin marriages raise the risk of genetic disorders in children")
Housing sales down 13% YoY, slip below 1 lakh after 18 quarters: Report
Launches fall 19% to 92,411 units with supply crunch
 "Housing sales down 13% YoY, slip below 1 lakh after 18 quarters: Report")
H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?
Proposed rule may raise H-1B salaries by up to $14,000 as US seeks pay parity between foreign and domestic workers
 "H-1B visa wages: Is US comparing foreign workers with Americans unfairly?")
Canada hikes citizenship and PR fees in March-April window: New fee listed
Citizenship fee rises from March 31; PR costs go up from April 30 across streams
 "Canada hikes citizenship and PR fees in March-April window: New fee listed")
New cholesterol guidelines push for earlier tests and personalised care
The latest cholesterol guidelines expand testing timelines and introduce new risk markers, helping doctors identify and manage heart disease risk earlier than before
 "New cholesterol guidelines push for earlier tests and personalised care")
US visa rules from March 30: Social media checks expanded beyond H-1B visas
US asks visa applicants, including H-1B and student categories, to make social media profiles public as part of expanded screening from March 30
 "US visa rules from March 30: Social media checks expanded beyond H-1B visas")
Loan rule changes in 2026: faster scores, zero charges you should know
RBI's loan rule changes roll out in phases, from zero charges to faster credit score updates
 "Loan rule changes in 2026: faster scores, zero charges you should know")
A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill
A weaker rupee and a war-led jump in crude may make India pay more for imports, affecting headline inflation as well as the trade deficit
 "A weak rupee, high oil prices pose a double whammy for India's import bill")
Over 4 in 10 households face LPG delays; black market sales rise: Survey
A new LocalCircles survey found that 43% of household consumers reported experiencing LPG delays in the last week, indicating that nearly half of the respondents struggled to get timely deliveries
 "Over 4 in 10 households face LPG delays; black market sales rise: Survey")
Delhi-Meerut tolls to rise 5% from April 1: Check revised charges here
Toll on Delhi-Meerut expressway rises about 5% from April 1; car users to pay ₹175 one way, digital payments only via FASTag, UPI
 "Delhi-Meerut tolls to rise 5% from April 1: Check revised charges here")
How an Australian man used artificial intelligence to fight dog's cancer
AI tools helped analyse tumour data and design a custom vaccine for a dog with cancer, but experts say such treatments require careful validation
 "How an Australian man used artificial intelligence to fight dog's cancer")
Women's wages rise 7.2-8.8% in 2025, but pay gap remains wide: Govt Data
Women earn 76% of men in salaried roles, 69% in casual jobs, and just 36% in self-employment, highlighting a wide pay gap across segments
 "Women's wages rise 7.2-8.8% in 2025, but pay gap remains wide: Govt Data")
Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90
Planning a trip to Thailand? Officials warn travellers against fake TDAC websites charging fees, saying registration is free and must be done only through official channels
 "Thailand warns travellers: TDAC free, fake sites charge up to $90")