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Can your home be turned into an ICU? Who it helps and who should avoid it

Home ICUs promise comfort and lower infection risk, but experts say careful patient selection and planning decide whether the model truly works

Can your home be turned into an ICU? Who it helps and who should avoid it
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 1:50 PM IST

Who was Agnivesh Agarwal, Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal's son who died at 49?

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal's son Agnivesh Agarwal, 49, died after suffering a cardiac arrest in the US following a skiing accident

Who was Agnivesh Agarwal, Vedanta chief Anil Agarwal's son who died at 49?
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 1:48 PM IST

Delhi-NCR sees 39% jump in home launches as buyer interest rises: Report

Infrastructure-led corridors drive growth, but gains are turning selective

Delhi-NCR sees 39% jump in home launches as buyer interest rises: Report
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Home sales slow but steady, prices jump up to 19% in top cities: Report

Mumbai, Delhi-NCR & Bengaluru see slower sales as home prices stay elevated

Home sales slow but steady, prices jump up to 19% in top cities: Report
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Israeli soldier sentenced to 20 days in jail for posting Gaza firing video

The soldier, from the Golani Brigade, posted the video himself on social media, showing him firing shots toward Gaza, which he said was done 'in honour of the new year'

Israeli soldier sentenced to 20 days in jail for posting Gaza firing video
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:50 PM IST

Canada Express Entry: 8,000 candidates invited for PR, CRS cut-off at 511

The latest Canadian Experience Class draw is the second-largest on record and has the lowest CRS cut-off seen in 2025

Canada Express Entry: 8,000 candidates invited for PR, CRS cut-off at 511
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

L&T bags order from Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket launchers

The company said the partnership is meant to support frontline artillery systems that are already in service with the Army

L&T bags order from Indian Army to upgrade Pinaka rocket launchers
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:25 PM IST

500% tariff on India? Trump 'okays' Bill targeting purchase of Russian oil

Donald Trump has 'approved' a bipartisan sanctions bill that proposes duties of up to 500 per cent on countries buying Russian oil, raising pressure on India, China and Brazil

500% tariff on India? Trump 'okays' Bill targeting purchase of Russian oil
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:00 PM IST

Who was Madhav Gadgil, the ecologist behind Western Ghats conservation?

Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil, who chaired the Western Ghats panel and championed community-led conservation, passed away at 83, leaving a lasting legacy in Indian environmentalism

Who was Madhav Gadgil, the ecologist behind Western Ghats conservation?
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:49 AM IST

Woman killed in Minneapolis during immigration crackdown: All that happened

US President Donald Trump defended the ICE officer, saying the woman 'violently, willfully, and viciously' ran towards him

Woman killed in Minneapolis during immigration crackdown: All that happened
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:46 AM IST

Study finds waist-to-height ratio better predicts obesity risk with age

As muscle mass declines and abdominal fat rises with age, BMI can be misleading. A new study finds waist-to-height ratio better reflects real obesity risk in older adults

Study finds waist-to-height ratio better predicts obesity risk with age
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

US Congress email breach linked to China's 'Salt Typhoon' spy campaign

Emails of staff working for US House committees were reportedly hacked by China under the 'Salt Typhoon' cyber espionage campaign; the breach was detected in December last year

US Congress email breach linked to China's 'Salt Typhoon' spy campaign
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance

The US will withdraw from 31 UN organisations and 35 non-UN entities, including the International Solar Alliance, which is jointly led by India and France

Why Trump has moved US out of India-led International Solar Alliance
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:10 AM IST

Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'

Delhi continued to reel under bone-chilling cold wave conditions for the third day as daytime temperatures dropped sharply and air quality stayed poor, with the IMD warning of more cold days ahead

Delhi cold wave persists for third day; air quality remains 'poor'
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:08 AM IST

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate

Hormonal shifts across life stages mean women's nutrition needs change over time, affecting muscle, bones, heart health and metabolism, making age-specific diets a biological necessity

Why women need age-specific nutrition and what to put on the plate
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:14 AM IST

Trump signs order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations

Trump has signed an order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations, saying they undermine American sovereignty, waste taxpayer money and promote agendas that conflict with national interests

Trump signs order to withdraw US from 66 international organisations
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 7:59 AM IST

Cold wave in India, hills see sub-zero temperatures; rain alert in South

Contrasting weather patterns are affecting the country, with severe cold and fog in northern states and heavy rainfall with strong winds forecast over southern coastal areas of Tamil Nadu

Cold wave in India, hills see sub-zero temperatures; rain alert in South
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 7:14 AM IST

Census 2027: Centre notifies first phase, house listing to begin April 1

The House Listing and Housing Census will precede population enumeration and focus on housing conditions and amenities, with the exercise scheduled across states and UTs in 2026

Census 2027: Centre notifies first phase, house listing to begin April 1
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 11:10 PM IST

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea

The operation was confirmed by the US military's European Command in a series of posts on X, which said the seizure formed part of Washington's broader action against sanctioned vessels

After weeks of tracking, US seizes Russia-flagged tanker in North Sea
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 8:40 PM IST

Leaving money for pets in a will? Experts tell what Indian law says

Legal limits, real risks, and how owners can plan responsibly

Leaving money for pets in a will? Experts tell what Indian law says
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 6:18 PM IST