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Childhood obesity on the rise: India ranks 2nd worldwide, report finds

A new global report places India second worldwide for children living with overweight and obesity and warns that rising BMI levels could trigger early hypertension, heart diseases

Childhood obesity on the rise: India ranks 2nd worldwide, report finds
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 11:50 AM IST

Kotak raises debit card fee to Rs 300, changes cash rules: Check details

Lender is tightening its fee structure from April 1, raising debit card charges and introducing higher penalties for repeated auto-debit failures

Kotak raises debit card fee to Rs 300, changes cash rules: Check details
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' category, mercury may touch 34°C

Weather conditions in the capital are turning warmer. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast mainly clear skies with sustained surface winds of 15-25 kmph in Delhi

Delhi air quality improves to 'moderate' category, mercury may touch 34°C
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Bhang, dehydration, exertion: How to manage this risky Holi cocktail

Health specialists outline early warning signs of heat exhaustion and share practical tips to help people celebrate Holi safely and responsibly

Bhang, dehydration, exertion: How to manage this risky Holi cocktail
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 10:32 AM IST

ICE unlawfully cancelled Indian student's F-1 visa: US judge rules

US Judge says agency acted arbitrarily after SEVIS termination over dismissed traffic case

ICE unlawfully cancelled Indian student's F-1 visa: US judge rules
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Clear skies, rising mercury across India on Holi; check weather forecast

According to the IMD, plains are expected to remain hot and dry, even as parts of the western Himalayan region may see light rain and snowfall in the coming days

Clear skies, rising mercury across India on Holi; check weather forecast
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 8:12 AM IST

West Asia crisis: X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos

Under the revised policy, creators who share AI-generated videos of armed conflicts without proper disclosure will face a 90-day suspension from the revenue-sharing programme

West Asia crisis: X suspends revenue sharing for undisclosed AI war videos
Updated On : 04 Mar 2026 | 8:05 AM IST

Indian airlines resume limited flights from West Asia: Details here

Following widespread cancellations triggered by military strikes on Iran, airlines begin phased operations, prioritising relief flights and stranded travellers

Indian airlines resume limited flights from West Asia: Details here
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 10:38 PM IST

Can you lose your home over unpaid property tax? What the law actually says

While municipal authorities possess the legal power to auction homes for unpaid tax, they must follow a strict sequence of statutory notices and appeal windows

Can you lose your home over unpaid property tax? What the law actually says
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:22 PM IST

How BYD raced ahead of Tesla in over 20 countries in just five years

Chinese EV maker BYD has overtaken Tesla in 22 countries as it expands globally, selling affordable, high-tech electric vehicles while facing slowing domestic sales

How BYD raced ahead of Tesla in over 20 countries in just five years
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 5:07 PM IST

Lancet study warns of sharp rise in breast cancer cases in India, worldwide

The latest global analysis shows breast cancer cases rising fastest in lower-income nations, while India records a dramatic increase in both incidence and mortality

Lancet study warns of sharp rise in breast cancer cases in India, worldwide
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 4:56 PM IST

57% of HNIs buy term at 30-39, demand for Rs 3 cr cover surges: Report

Affluent Indians are increasingly prioritising pure protection over tax planning, with over half of high-net-worth individuals now securing multi-crore term insurance covers before the age of 40

57% of HNIs buy term at 30-39, demand for Rs 3 cr cover surges: Report
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 4:04 PM IST

Credit card interest rate rising? Here's what's likely causing the spike

Understanding variable Annual Percentage Rate essential to avoiding sudden debt spikes caused by shifting interest rate cycles, late payment penalties, expiry of introductory offers

Credit card interest rate rising? Here's what's likely causing the spike
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

Ukraine to Iran: How modern war is altering the math of defence production

Modern conflicts are shifting arms production from exclusive high-end weapons to scalable, affordable systems that are built for sustained warfare

Ukraine to Iran: How modern war is altering the math of defence production
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

ChatGPT uninstalls jump 295% after Pentagon deal; Claude tops US charts

ChatGPT uninstalls in the US jumped 295% after OpenAI's Pentagon deal; downloads fell sharply, one-star reviews surged and rival Claude climbed to the top of the App Store charts

ChatGPT uninstalls jump 295% after Pentagon deal; Claude tops US charts
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

Are your earphones damaging your hearing? Experts warn of early risks

Specialists explain how everyday earphone use, particularly at high volumes, is leading to early-onset hearing problems among people in their twenties and thirties

Are your earphones damaging your hearing? Experts warn of early risks
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 2:02 PM IST

China firms in limbo after Iran strikes disrupt trade, oil flows in Gulf

US-Israel strikes on Iran have left Chinese firms facing stalled deals, shipping delays and oil price risks, exposing China's trade links and heavy dependence on West Asia energy supplies

China firms in limbo after Iran strikes disrupt trade, oil flows in Gulf
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

UK asylum rules: Refugee status temporary, to be reviewed every 30 months

UK asylum new rules: UK government rolls out Denmark-style asylum reset, making refugee protection temporary and subject to periodic review

UK asylum rules: Refugee status temporary, to be reviewed every 30 months
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

How to protect your eyes this Holi: Experts suggest these first aid steps

From rinsing eyes correctly to spotting warning signs, specialists explain the immediate steps you must take if Holi colours accidentally enter your eyes

How to protect your eyes this Holi: Experts suggest these first aid steps
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 1:16 PM IST

Why some brains refuse to switch off at night, researchers explain

Scientists have found that disrupted circadian rhythms may keep the brain alert at night, preventing the mental disengagement needed to fall and stay asleep

Why some brains refuse to switch off at night, researchers explain
Updated On : 03 Mar 2026 | 1:00 PM IST