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Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't

Trump's remarks on revoking citizenship revive questions over US denaturalisation law, who can be targeted, and how rare such cases remain

Can US citizenship of migrants be revoked? What law allows, what it doesn't
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 5:02 PM IST

PFRDA panel on assured NPS payouts: Experts explain what may change

A shift towards predictable pensions, where subscribers may target a fixed monthly income, experts say

PFRDA panel on assured NPS payouts: Experts explain what may change
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 4:59 PM IST

74% consumers back govt's push to drop 10-minute delivery promise

The survey comes amid growing scrutiny of the quick commerce sector and follows discussions between the Union Labour Ministry and major platforms on worker safety

74% consumers back govt's push to drop 10-minute delivery promise
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

Lost your voice after concert or match or cold? Here's how to recover

Lost your voice after cheering, singing or a bad cold? The instinctive whispering may worsen the damage. An ENT expert explains what helps your vocal cords heal faster

Lost your voice after concert or match or cold? Here's how to recover
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 3:59 PM IST

HDFC AMC Q3FY26 results: Net profit jumps 20% to ₹769 cr, revenue up 15%

HDFC AMC's assets under management (AUM) grew 19 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹9.2 trillion as of December 31, 2025, from ₹7.76 trillion a year earlier

HDFC AMC Q3FY26 results: Net profit jumps 20% to ₹769 cr, revenue up 15%
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 3:55 PM IST

Is addiction a choice or a disease? Doctor explains the brain shift

Substance use may begin as a personal choice, but repeated exposure alters brain circuits that control reward and impulse, turning use into a disease for some people

Is addiction a choice or a disease? Doctor explains the brain shift
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls

US visa bulletin February 2026 update shows long waits continuing for Indians across employment-based and family-sponsored green card categories

US visa bulletin February 2026: No relief for Indian green card hopefuls
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 3:27 PM IST

Why are women's hands and feet colder than men's in winter? Doctor explains

Medical expert breaks down the biological reasons women experience colder hands and feet in winter, and when the symptoms may signal a health concern

Why are women's hands and feet colder than men's in winter? Doctor explains
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

Can your body expose a smoking habit before you admit it yourself?

You may hide a cigarette, but the body keeps score. A doctor explains how smoking leaves subtle signs across organs long before stains, smell or a confession appear

Can your body expose a smoking habit before you admit it yourself?
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 3:17 PM IST

Claiming HRA without a rent agreement? Tax dept will ask for proof

While a formal rent agreement is not a legal prerequisite, Tax planning 2026: digital payment trails and landlord PAN details are essential to withstand tax department's scrutiny

Claiming HRA without a rent agreement? Tax dept will ask for proof
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:51 PM IST

Groww Q3FY26 result: Net profit falls 28% to ₹547 cr, revenue up 25%

Groww attributed the drop in profit to a one-time long-term incentive that materialised in Q3FY25. When that is excluded, the company said that its Q3FY26 profit increased 24 per cent Y-o-Y

Groww Q3FY26 result: Net profit falls 28% to ₹547 cr, revenue up 25%
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:49 PM IST

UK crackdown on illegal working leads to 12,300 arrests, including Indians

Country reports record-breaking levels of immigration enforcement in 2025, with arrests surging by over 80%

UK crackdown on illegal working leads to 12,300 arrests, including Indians
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:48 PM IST

How much cannabis is too much? Scientists put a number on addiction risk

For the first time, scientists have proposed a weekly THC limit linked to cannabis addiction risk, suggesting adults staying under about 40 mg THC a week face lower odds of dependence

How much cannabis is too much? Scientists put a number on addiction risk
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:47 PM IST

Why cutoff percentile for NEET-PG counselling was reduced to 0 for SC, ST

All candidates from the reserved category who appeared for the exam, including those who scored as low as minus 40 marks, are now eligible to take part in counselling

Why cutoff percentile for NEET-PG counselling was reduced to 0 for SC, ST
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:17 PM IST

Union Bank of India Q3 results: Net profit rises 9% to ₹5,017 cr, NPAs ease

Gross NPAs dropped by 79 basis points to 3.06 per cent, while net NPAs fell 31 basis points to 0.51 per cent as of December 2025

Union Bank of India Q3 results: Net profit rises 9% to ₹5,017 cr, NPAs ease
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:15 PM IST

After ATM fees, SBI increases IMPS transfer charges: Check new rates

Lender will end free high-value online IMPS transfers from Feb 15, as it recalibrates service pricing amid rising operational costs

After ATM fees, SBI increases IMPS transfer charges: Check new rates
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

NPS reforms: Panel set up on assured payouts, Vatsalya exit norms eased

Pension regulator overhauling National Pension System to introduce assured payouts and flexible withdrawal norms, aiming to bridge the gap between long-term savings and immediate liquidity needs

NPS reforms: Panel set up on assured payouts, Vatsalya exit norms eased
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 1:28 PM IST

Lancet study finds that 5 minutes of daily walking may lower death risk

New research shows that even minimal increases in daily walking may lower mortality risk, highlighting how small lifestyle changes can bring big health benefits

Lancet study finds that 5 minutes of daily walking may lower death risk
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 1:08 PM IST

Trump makes obscene gesture at Ford plant heckler; White House defends him

During a visit to Ford's Detroit plant, Donald Trump made an obscene gesture and mouthed an expletive at a heckler; the White House called his response 'appropriate'

Trump makes obscene gesture at Ford plant heckler; White House defends him
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 12:49 PM IST

Crane falls on moving train in Thailand; at least 19 killed, 80 injured

The crane was part of work on an elevated high-speed rail project and fell onto the train that was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province

Crane falls on moving train in Thailand; at least 19 killed, 80 injured
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 12:15 PM IST