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ICICI Prudential Life Q3FY26 result: Net profit jumps 19% to ₹387 cr

ICICI Prudential Life's net premium income for the quarter dropped 3.7 per cent year-on-year at ₹11,809.26 crore from ₹12,261.37 crore in Q3FY25

ICICI Prudential Life Q3FY26 result: Net profit jumps 19% to ₹387 cr
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

UK work visas sold for Rs 23 lakh: How Indian-origin woman duped migrants

Undercover investigation alleges fraudulent Skilled Worker and Global Talent visas backed by forged documents and fake payroll trails

UK work visas sold for Rs 23 lakh: How Indian-origin woman duped migrants
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:41 PM IST

US withdraws policy restricting lending bias against immigrants: Explained

US lenders can now factor immigration status in credit decisions, but core protections remain

US withdraws policy restricting lending bias against immigrants: Explained
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:38 PM IST

₹3.5 cr on cow dung cancer research: Science or waste of taxpayer money?

A state-funded cancer research project centred on cow-based remedies has triggered debate. Surgical oncologist explains what science says, what evidence is missing, and why accountability matters

₹3.5 cr on cow dung cancer research: Science or waste of taxpayer money?
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:08 PM IST

India-Canada ties 'catching up', says Indian envoy ahead of Carney's visit

After strained ties, Canada PM Mark Carney will visit India soon as both countries aim to reset relations and expand trade amid global tariff tensions

India-Canada ties 'catching up', says Indian envoy ahead of Carney's visit
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 2:01 PM IST

Who is Erfan Soltani, the 26-year-old Iran plans to execute over protests?

The National Union for Democracy in Iran, a US-based non-profit organisation of the Iranian diaspora, said that the Islamic Republic told Soltani's family that the 'sentence is final'

Who is Erfan Soltani, the 26-year-old Iran plans to execute over protests?
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 1:07 PM IST

SBI raises ATM transaction fees after a year: What changes for customers

India's largest lender introduces a 10-transaction cap for salary account holders and raised fees for exceeding free limits, responding to increased inter-bank processing costs

SBI raises ATM transaction fees after a year: What changes for customers
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 1:06 PM IST

Will impose heavy compensation on states for every dog bite case: SC

The matter was heard on three consecutive days last week, with the court primarily examining the presence of stray dogs in institutional spaces

Will impose heavy compensation on states for every dog bite case: SC
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 1:01 PM IST

Google removes some AI health summaries after wrong advice sparks alarm

Can AI search answer put your health at risk? Google has removed 'AI Overviews' from some medical searches after a report by The Guardian flagged misinformation with potentially dangerous consequences

Google removes some AI health summaries after wrong advice sparks alarm
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 12:05 PM IST

L&T wins order worth up to ₹2,500 cr for cable-stayed bridge in West Bengal

L&T will build a 3.2-km 2+2 lane cable-stayed bridge with 177 m span, including 0.9 km and 0.65 km approach roads on Kakdwip and Sagar Island sides

L&T wins order worth up to ₹2,500 cr for cable-stayed bridge in West Bengal
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 12:02 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme: Who gains, how it works, and from when

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme will provide state government employees with a guaranteed monthly pension of 50% of their last-drawn salary alongside inflation-linked dearness allowance benefits

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme: Who gains, how it works, and from when
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 11:55 AM IST

Trump once vowed $2,000 checks. Now he says, 'When did I say that?'

US President Donald Trump questioned his earlier promise of $2,000 checks funded by tariffs, saying payments may come later this year, not before the 2026 midterms as previously suggested

Trump once vowed $2,000 checks. Now he says, 'When did I say that?'
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 10:57 AM IST

Govt may change EV manufacturing scheme to attract global players

The changes are being planned as the proposed India-EU FTA could reduce import duties on electric vehicles, making the current incentive structure less attractive

Govt may change EV manufacturing scheme to attract global players
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert

Delhi's air quality worsened to the 'very poor' category as temperatures fell to near-freezing levels, with the IMD issuing a cold wave alert and pollution levels crossing 300 at several monitoring st

Delhi air quality dips to 'very poor' as IMD issues cold wave alert
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests

Student and specialised work visas come under tougher scrutiny as revocations double in Trump's second term

100,000 US visas revoked in 2025, half linked to drunken driving arrests
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Trump keeps 'all options' open as Iran protest death toll hits 646: Updates

White House says Donald Trump is closely tracking Iran's unrest as deaths rise to 646, keeping military options open while Tehran signals readiness for war and dialogue

Trump keeps 'all options' open as Iran protest death toll hits 646: Updates
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:51 AM IST

US plans extra 25% tariff over Iran trade: What it means for India

India could face a sharp rise in US tariffs after Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent duty on countries trading with Iran, adding pressure on exporters already hit by higher levies

US plans extra 25% tariff over Iran trade: What it means for India
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 9:36 AM IST

Q3 results: Tata Elxsi, Bank of Maharashtra, ICICI Prudential on Jan 13

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Just Dial, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, and Oriental Hotels are also to release their October-December earnings reports today

Q3 results: Tata Elxsi, Bank of Maharashtra, ICICI Prudential on Jan 13
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 8:56 AM IST

IMD issues red warning for severe cold wave, dense fog across north India

Punjab and Haryana brace for the harshest cold spell as temperatures plunge to near freezing, dense fog disrupts travel, and cold wave conditions extend to Delhi and other north Indian states

IMD issues red warning for severe cold wave, dense fog across north India
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 7:33 AM IST

Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries 'doing business' with Iran

Trump says countries doing business with Iran will face 25% tariffs on all trade with the US, as Washington weighs its response to Iran's biggest anti-government protests in years

Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries 'doing business' with Iran
Updated On : 13 Jan 2026 | 7:22 AM IST