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LPG production up 30%, fuel supply stable, says govt amid West Asia crisis

The government said India has enough petrol, diesel and crude stocks despite the West Asia conflict; LPG output has risen 30 per cent and people are urged not to panic buy fuel

Changing jobs and have multiple PF accounts? How to merge them online

EPFO's portal allows salaried professionals to maintain a seamless service record and pension valuation throughout their careers

Economic Stabilisation Fund to help India tackle global headwinds: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Economic Stabilisation Fund will create fiscal headroom for India to respond to global shocks such as supply chain disruptions and energy crises

$100,000 H-1B visa fee may have cost Trump govt $20 million as filings drop

A study says fewer H-1B filings after the $100,000 fee may have cut US visa fee collections by about $28 million despite generating $8.5 million in payments

Rare but vital: Living will concept explained after Harish Rana verdict

Supreme Court verdict a critical legal gap in India where the absence of living wills often leaves families to navigate the emotional and financial burden of end-of-life decisions alone

Mandatory menstrual leave may hurt women's career prospects, says SC

The Supreme Court warned that making menstrual leave mandatory could hurt women's career prospects, and asked the Centre to consider the petitioner's request for a policy after consulting stakeholders

Indians buying property in Dubai: Foreign exchange, loan rules explained

They must adhere to the $250,000 LRS limit and avoid foreign financing to stay on the right side of foreign exchange laws

Canara Bank raises long-tenor MCLR; some borrowers may face higher EMIs

Decision to hike long-term lending rates by 10 basis points signals a rise in borrowing costs for older loan accounts

PM Modi to launch ₹47,600 crore projects in Assam ahead of elections

PM Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam, his fourth to the state in the last four months, will feature the launch of projects worth around ₹47,600 crore across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar

Flights disrupted, airfares rise amid Iran war: What travellers can do

With global airline capacity slashed by 10% and major Gulf transit hubs facing severe disruption, international travellers face a summer of record-high fares and significant routing delays

US visa, tax scam worth millions! 2 Indian-origin men face 420 years jail

Pennsylvania-based brothers Bhaskar and Arun Savani found guilty in a multi-state racketeering conspiracy involving visa fraud, Medicaid fraud, tax evasion and money laundering

Supreme Court to deploy AI system for case listing, bench allocation

The Supreme Court decision follows an internal probe that reportedly revealed systemic issues within the court registry, often leading to administrative lapses and irregularities in case allocation

'Alive in some form but damaged': Trump on Iran leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Trump's remarks came after reports claimed that Khamenei was injured in US-Israeli strikes that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during an attack on a compound in Tehran on February 28

Donald Trump issues fresh threat to Iran, says 'watch what happens today'

In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned Iran of consequences, saying Washington had unmatched firepower and unlimited ammunition to destroy the 'terrorist regime' in Tehran

How AI is reshaping modern warfare as US strikes targets at record speed

From analysing drone footage to selecting targets, AI tools are now playing a growing role in modern warfare, helping the US military carry out strikes faster during the ongoing conflict in Iran

H-1B visa uncertainty pushes Indian founders to O-1, EB-1 visas: Explained

Rising H-1B costs and new lottery rules are pushing Indian startup founders to consider O-1, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW immigration pathways for US expansion

Does plucking a grey hair cause more? Dermatologist busts the myth

Many believe pulling out one grey hair will cause several more to grow. A dermatologist explains the science behind greying, and what really happens when you pull out that first silver strand

US launches 'forced labour' trade probe against 60 nations, including India

The US Trade Representative has launched an unfair trade practices probe into 60 countries, including India, alleging failure to block imports of goods produced using forced labour

China condemns Iran's attacks on Gulf nations, calls for ceasefire

China condemned indiscriminate attacks on civilians and Gulf states, while urging ceasefire and diplomacy. China also abstained from a UN resolution condemning Iran's strikes

West Asia war updates: Israel says Iran offensive progressing; Brent slips

As the West Asia war enters Day 14, Israel says its campaign against Iran remains strong; India assures fuel supply. Here are the top updates at 9 am (IST)