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Kabul, Kandahar hit as Pakistan declares 'open war' against Afghanistan

Pakistani officials said they carried out retaliatory strikes under 'Operation Ghazab lil Haq' on Kabul, Paktia and Kandahar in the early hours of Friday

What we get wrong about protein: Experts bust 10 persistent myths

From kidney damage and supplements to vegetarian diets, women's bodies and ageing, specialists unpack the misconceptions that shape how India consumes protein

95,231 UK study visas granted to Indians; 23% share of work permits in 2025

UK Home Office data for YE December 2025 shows Indians remain the largest group across student, skilled worker and health visa extensions.

Delhi AQI improves to 'moderate' levels; IMD predicts warmer days ahead

Majority of the city's monitoring stations report 'moderate' air, but some areas such as Anand Vihar remain polluted; temperatures likely to stay above normal with partly cloudy skies today

As the AI juggernaut bites, Jack Dorsey's 'Block' to cut 4,000 roles

Block chairman Jack Dorsey said the layoffs were not driven by financial distress but by rapid advancements and adoption of AI tools reshaping how the company operates

Canada offers 2-yr work permits to PR pilot applicants: What you must know

IRCC says eligible PR applicants under community pilots may get LMIA-exempt work permits valid for up to two years, with conditions

IMD warns of thunderstorms in east; North India sees rising temperatures

IMD forecasts isolated thunderstorms in West Bengal and Kerala, dense fog in Punjab, and a 2-4 degrees Celsius rise in maximum temperatures across northwest India

Mandelson, Summers, Brende: Big names who quit over Epstein connections

While not all individuals named faced consequences, a cluster of senior figures stepped down or lost positions after fresh scrutiny

India, Israel elevate bilateral ties, to conclude FTA soon: PM Modi

An agreement has been reached for the use of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in Israel, the Prime Minister said after the meeting

Can PPF investors hold more than one account? Here is what rules say

While the PPF remains a top-tier savings tool, rules prevent investors from doubling tax benefits through multiple holdings

Explained: How new GDP series will alter growth estimation methodology

India will shift GDP base year to FY23 and adopt price deflators and double deflation to improve accuracy, reflect structural shifts, and align national accounts with global standards

E20 petrol with RON 95 mandatory from April 1: What it means for your car

From April 1, all petrol pumps will sell E20 fuel with minimum RON 95; the government has kept the option open to grant temporary exemptions

Is your focus fading? Study links short videos to attention decline

Researchers report that excessive short-video viewing is associated with poorer executive control, highlighting risks to attention and impulse regulation

Flyers to get 48-hr free window to cancel, make changes to tickets: DGCA

The aviation regulator has revised ticket refund norms, allowing passengers to cancel or amend bookings within 48 hours without additional charges, subject to conditions

Railways to run 1,244 Holi Special trains from Feb 25 to Mar 18: Check list

Indian Railways said that it will operate 1,244 Holi Special train trips between February 25 and March 18 to ease the festive rush, improve connectivity across various zones

30 industrial, warehousing hotspots emerge amid infra, policy push: Report

Colliers identifies 30 industrial and warehousing hubs -- 8 prime, 12 emerging and 10 nascent -- across India, driven by infrastructure growth, manufacturing expansion and strong policy support

Living in a body that locks up: Understanding stiff-person syndrome

Often misdiagnosed as anxiety or back pain, stiff-person syndrome can take years to detect. A neurologist breaks down causes and therapies

Rs 50,000 monthly retirement income may need over Rs 1 cr in savings: Study

Inflation and longevity risks can nearly double the required retirement savings for those relying on fixed income

25% increase in US immigration may save 5,000 senior deaths: Study explains

NBER research says a 25% rise in immigration could prevent about 5,000 deaths annually among older Americans by strengthening the healthcare workforce

Babies exposed to 42 'forever chemicals' before birth, warns study

A new US study detects 42 PFAS compounds in umbilical cord blood, including hidden chemicals missed by routine tests. With no specific monitoring system in India, should we be worried?