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From Singur to welfare: How West Bengal's poll issues evolved since 2006

From industrialisation and land protests to welfare, jobs and corruption, West Bengal's election issues have layered over two decades shaping the 2026 political contest

Withdrawal to extensions: How PPF works after 15-year lock-in period

From tax-free compounding to flexible five-year extensions, the fund serves investors seeking government-backed security in a volatile market

Dubai puts property-linked visas under one digital system: Change explained

Move set to benefit Indian nationals, who are among Dubai's top property buyers, by allowing long-term residency on the basis of real estate investment through a single digital system

Syringe reuse linked to HIV outbreak infecting 331 children in Pakistan

Questions mount over medical oversight in Pakistan after an investigation links unsafe injection practices to a major HIV outbreak among children

Smoothies may be calorie bombs: Why your healthy drink may add weight

From nut butters to excess fruit and sweeteners, smoothies can pack more calories than expected, making this "healthy" habit a hidden risk for weight gain and blood sugar spikes

As risky as obesity? How losing too much body fat can harm your health

New research shows that losing fat the wrong way can disrupt metabolism, trigger inflammation, and increase long-term disease risk, challenging the idea that less fat is always better

Fuel pushes March wholesale inflation to 3.88%; highest in 41 months

The increased rate of inflation in March was primarily due to a jump in prices of crude petroleum & natural gas, other manufacturing, non-food articles, manufacture of basic metals and food articles

Spain opens path to legal work for 500,000 undocumented migrants: Details

Country finalising amnesty for up to 500,000 undocumented workers in key sectors such as tourism and agriculture

Trump rules out ceasefire extension, prefers 'deal' with Iran to end war

Trump says ceasefire may not need extension, signals diplomacy as preferred path even as US operations continue and fresh talks with Iran are possible before the truce deadline

₹1 crore goal decoded: How much you must invest every month

SIP strategy: ₹37,000-₹50,000 monthly can build ₹1 crore in a decade

West Asia war: Trump says conflict 'close to over' amid Hormuz blockade

The US says it has enforced a blockade on Iranian ports; Trump says the war is 'close to over', but warns action will continue as talks may resume soon

Q4 result: ICICI Lombard, Reliance Industrial Infra, 12 others on April 15

Q4FY26 company results: Firms including HDB Financial Services, GTPL Hathway, Tejas Networks, and Elecon Engineering Company are also to release their January-March earnings today

Iran war 'very close' to ending, but US operations not yet complete: Trump

West Asia crisis: Even as the US President signalled a potential end to the conflict, Trump made it clear that US operations were not yet complete

Mercury set to rise across India; temperatures in Delhi may hit 40°C

IMD flags rising temperatures across India with heatwave alerts in several states, even as parts of northeast, northwest and south gear up for rainfall and thunderstorms in coming days

Modi, Trump hold 40-min call, discuss Hormuz blockade, energy deals

This marked the first interaction between the two leaders since the initial round of peace talks in Islamabad failed without an agreement after nearly 21 hours of negotiations

Constitutional Amendment Bill proposes to expand LS seats from 543 to 850

The Bill proposes to amend Article 81 to allow for not more than 815 members from states and up to 35 from Union Territories, taking the Lok Sabha's total strength to 850

Govt extends EV subsidies to aid adoption: Temporary fix or targeted move?

The Centre has extended EV subsidies for two- and three-wheelers to manage supply risks from West Asia; the move offers short-term relief, but questions remain on long-term strategy

What TCS's FY27 hiring plan tells about shifting fresher model in Indian IT

Is this a temporary slowdown driven by demand uncertainty, or the beginning of a structural change in how large IT firms build their workforce in the age of AI?

US legal immigration drops faster than illegal entries under Trump: Report

Legal immigration to the US has slowed sharply under Donald Trump, with cuts to family, student and H-1B visas outpacing declines in illegal entries

Can Thalapathy Vijay turn celebrity appeal into votes in Tamil Nadu polls?

Actor Vijay's political debut may disrupt Tamil Nadu's two-party system, but analysts say converting popularity into votes remains a key challenge ahead of 2026 polls