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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

Kuwait tightens citizenship laws: Eligibility, revocation rules explained

Tightened nationality laws and expanded revocation powers have significant implications for naturalised residents and the expatriate community

What it means to be well: Study outlines six pillars of mental well-being

The study identifies key pillars of mental well-being, showing it is shaped by how we think, function and connect rather than just how happy we feel

'Data economy' of loans: What lenders look for beyond credit scores, income

Digital footprints and real-time financial behaviours are replacing traditional paperwork to determine creditworthiness for millions of Indian borrowers.

Borrowing among Indians up 44%! Household liabilities at decade high

Household financial liabilities have climbed to 6.2% of GDP, a decade high, driven by rapid growth in home loans, personal credit, and credit card spending.

UK permanent residence: Why 10-year ILR wait may fail migration goals

UK plans to extend settlement timelines, but researchers warn longer waits may not reduce migration and could affect jobs and integration

Restarting your workouts every few weeks? Here's what's really going wrong

If you feel stuck in a loop of falling off track and restarting plans, experts explain how behavioural patterns, emotional triggers, and mindset shifts can help you stay consistent

Fixed deposit rates for senior citizens at 6.8-8.25%: Check April offers

Senior citizens can earn up to 8.25%; small finance banks lead and PSU and private banks offer 6.8-7.75%

Relying on AI for health advice? Study finds 80% early diagnoses go wrong

New research highlights serious gaps in AI-led diagnosis, with chatbots missing most early cases but performing better as clinical details increase

Mid-April fixed deposit rates at 6-8.1%: Check best offers across banks

Small finance banks lead with up to 8.1% rates, while state-owned and private banks offer 6-7% across tenures

NRI term plans surge 35% amid West Asia tensions, demand doubles: Report

Customers aged 25 to 35 accounted for 54% of all such demand last year: Paisabazaar

Great PE reset: India's deal market is moving away from billion-dollar bets

India records record quarterly deal volumes in Q1 2026 even as values fall 48 % amid slowdown in large transactions: Grant Thornton Bharat Dealtracker

H-1B visa filings drop 10% across US banks in FY26 as policy changes bite

H-1B filings fell at major US banks in early FY26, with sharp declines at JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs even as some rivals reported gains