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Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death; Bangladesh urges India for extradition

After the verdict, Bangladesh asked India to extradite Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, saying New Delhi is obliged to act under the countries' extradition treaty

US sees fall in Chinese students amid visa delays, security concerns

Chinese student numbers in the US have dropped again as tougher visa rules, stricter checks and growing security concerns push more students to look for study options

SC demands details on Delhi's AQI monitoring systems amid accuracy concerns

The court issued directions after amicus curiae pointed to reports and videos alleging that water was being sprinkled near AQI monitoring stations, potentially distorting readings

Does illness contracted after taking insurance affects claim or renewal?

Understand how the material change clause works, whether new health info can raise premiums, affect claims, or change your renewal terms. Experts break it down clearly for policyholders.

Verdict made by rigged tribunal: Ex-Bangladesh PM Hasina on death penalty

The tribunal declared Hasina and former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal as fugitives and decided to hold the entire trial in absentia

India's DPDP rules explained: Here's how your personal data will be handled

The new DPDP rules will be introduced over the next 18 months to give organisations time to adapt to the guidelines.

Green Card rules: What Trump's travel ban could mean for future applicants

A draft policy reviewed by the US Department of Homeland Security suggests new Green Card limits for nationals of countries already covered by Donald Trump's travel ban

Can jaggery really protect the lungs from pollution, or is it just a myth?

As air quality dips and jaggery resurfaces as a "lung cleanser", experts say the belief rests on nostalgia and old animal studies, not human science, and explain what actually helps

Exports dip 11.8% to $34.38 bn in Oct; trade deficit widens to $41.68 bn

Exports to the United States also declined, dropping to $6.3 billion in October from $6.9 billion a year earlier

'No ex parte order': Court denies Anil Ambani's plea to halt media coverage

A Delhi court refused Anil Ambani's request to stop media reports on alleged ₹41,000-crore fraud, saying it will hear all media organisations first before deciding on any interim order

Pensioners to lose DA and pay benefits? Govt fact-checks viral message

Only a specific PSU-related rule was amended; regular pensioners face no impact, says PIB's fact-check team

SBI mCASH to shut down on Nov 30: How customers can send money after that

As mCASH shuts down, SBI urges customers to move to secure, widely used payment modes

Swiggy to charge select restaurants extra on 'One' orders from Nov 25

Swiggy has informed select restaurant partners that it will begin charging an additional fee on Swiggy One orders from November 25, adding to existing commissions

Goldman Sachs in exclusive talks for Burger King Japan acquisition

Burger King's Asia business is going through major changes as Goldman Sachs enters exclusive talks for its Japan unit and its parent company sells most of its China arm to local private equity firm

What are CAFE norms and why are small carmakers worried about them?

While India's CAFE formula resembles the European Union, it lacks any adjustments for protecting small cars

Amazon, Flipkart tune product listings to rise in ChatGPT, AI searches

Amazon and Flipkart are updating select product listings so they appear better on ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, as more shoppers use these tools to search, compare and buy products online

China's 'head-on blow' warning to Japan after PM Takaichi's Taiwan remark

China issued one of its strongest warnings yet after Japan PM's Taiwan comments, saying any challenge to its sovereignty will face a "firm blow" and be "shattered against the great wall of steel"

30,000 brain scans show junk foods alter brain regions that regulate eating

Using data from 30,000 adults, researchers say ultra-processed foods may alter key brain regions linked to hunger, reward and overeating, raising new questions about long-term health risks

How long sitting spikes your blood sugar, even if you work out daily

Doctors warn that long, uninterrupted sitting may worsen blood sugar, raise inflammation and weaken diabetes management, particularly among desk-based professionals

'Illegal immigration is tearing UK apart': Govt to unveil strict measures

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced a major reset of Britain's asylum system, with temporary refugee status, a 20-year settlement route for illegal arrivals and wider enforcement powers