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Indian-origin FedEx CEO speaks out amid H-1B hiring row and job-cut claims

FedEx denies favouring foreign hires after criticism over US job cuts and rising H-1B approvals

Indian-origin FedEx CEO speaks out amid H-1B hiring row and job-cut claims
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 2:20 PM IST

Zone Zero fitness: Why ultra-low-intensity exercise is trending globally

As burnout rises and consistency drops, gentle, everyday movement in Zone Zero training challenges the 'no pain, no gain' mindset

Zone Zero fitness: Why ultra-low-intensity exercise is trending globally
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 1:56 PM IST

Attack on Khamenei means full-scale war: Iran warns US after Trump remarks

Iran said that any attack on Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei would mean war, after Donald Trump called for an end to his nearly 40-year rule

Attack on Khamenei means full-scale war: Iran warns US after Trump remarks
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 1:46 PM IST

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily

From barefoot trends to cushioned trainers, doctor explains how footwear affects your knees, hips and spine, and what kind of shoes actually reduce joint wear over time

Your shoes may be damaging your knees and back more than you realise daily
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Budget 2026: With under 2% of GDP, India's health spending lags global norms

India's public health spending remains below 2% of GDP, far lower than global standards and middle-income peers. As disease burdens rise, experts ask if underfunding health is now an economic risk

Budget 2026: With under 2% of GDP, India's health spending lags global norms
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:57 PM IST

India's diabetes burden hits 90 million as lifestyle shifts reshape health

India now has 90 million adults living with diabetes, second only to China. The IDF Diabetes Atlas warns the burden will rise sharply with ageing, urbanisation and lifestyle change

India's diabetes burden hits 90 million as lifestyle shifts reshape health
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 12:36 PM IST

WEF 2026 Davos meet starts today: Who all are part of India delegation

2026 Davos summit: The five-day meeting, held under the theme "A Spirit of Dialogue," is expected to focus on economic resilience, AI, energy transition, and global risks

WEF 2026 Davos meet starts today: Who all are part of India delegation
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:43 AM IST

Explained: What is Trump's Gaza Peace Board and who are its members

The US-led Gaza Peace Board, proposed by President Donald Trump, will oversee ceasefire, governance and rebuilding in Gaza, with India among the countries invited to join

Explained: What is Trump's Gaza Peace Board and who are its members
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

China more reliable than US: Beijing's top agenda for Davos WEF 2026

He Lifeng, Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China, is scheduled to address the forum on Tuesday

China more reliable than US: Beijing's top agenda for Davos WEF 2026
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Why Elon Musk is seeking $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in court

Elon Musk says OpenAI and Microsoft earned billions from his early support and now owes him those gains, as a jury trial in the case is set for April

Why Elon Musk is seeking $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft in court
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:50 AM IST

Q3 results: Hindustan Zinc, BHEL, Havells, IRFC among 35 firms on Jan 19

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Punjab National Bank, LTIMindtree, Tata Capital, Oberoi Realty, Ceat, and Hatsun Agro Product are also to release their October-December earnings reports today

Q3 results: Hindustan Zinc, BHEL, Havells, IRFC among 35 firms on Jan 19
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

EU to retaliate with €93 bn tariffs after Trump's threat over Greenland

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked the EU to use its 'anti-coercion instrument,' often called the 'trade bazooka'

EU to retaliate with €93 bn tariffs after Trump's threat over Greenland
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave

Delhi's air quality remained in the severe category on Monday, with several areas recording AQI above 400 as fog and cold wave continue to blanket the capital

Delhi air quality remains 'severe' as IMD issues alert for fog, cold wave
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 8:52 AM IST

Mercury rises in Delhi, north India; IMD forecasts rain, snow this week

Despite a slight rise in temperatures, a cold wave continues across Delhi and parts of north India, while fresh western disturbances are set to bring rain to the plains and snowfall in the hills

Mercury rises in Delhi, north India; IMD forecasts rain, snow this week
Updated On : 19 Jan 2026 | 7:45 AM IST

Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to severe levels with AQI nearing 500. Stage-IV Grap curbs reinstated as residents are urged to limit outdoor exposure amid dense fog and winter chill

Severe air pollution hits Delhi as AQI nears 500, Grap IV reimposed
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 9:11 AM IST

IMD warns of dense fog, rain as cold wave tightens grip on north India

Minimum temperatures plunge across Delhi and north India as IMD warns of dense fog, cold wave conditions and spells of rain, with a gradual temperature rise expected over the next two days

IMD warns of dense fog, rain as cold wave tightens grip on north India
Updated On : 18 Jan 2026 | 6:37 AM IST

Trump to levy 10% tariffs on European allies amid push to acquire Greenland

Trump argued that the United States had long subsidised Denmark and other European countries by not imposing tariffs and said it was now time for Denmark to "give back"

Trump to levy 10% tariffs on European allies amid push to acquire Greenland
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Centre permits 500,000 tonnes of wheat product exports under strict rules

This permission to export wheat products comes just weeks ahead of the 2026 harvest season, in which wheat production is expected to touch a new record

Centre permits 500,000 tonnes of wheat product exports under strict rules
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 10:01 PM IST

Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'

Dense fog covered large parts of the national capital on Saturday morning, sharply reducing visibility and causing delays to several flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport

Delhi reimposes Grap IV restrictions as air quality plunges to 'severe'
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 9:35 PM IST

'Hands off Greenland' protests erupt in Denmark against Trump's threats

Trump has repeatedly said Greenland is vital to US national security because of its strategic Arctic location and mineral resources, and has not ruled out the use of force to acquire it

'Hands off Greenland' protests erupt in Denmark against Trump's threats
Updated On : 17 Jan 2026 | 8:38 PM IST