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US cuts routine child vaccines from 17 to 11. Here's what changed

The US has sharply revised its childhood vaccine schedule, cutting universal shots from 17 to 11 and shifting others to shared decision-making between doctors and parents

US cuts routine child vaccines from 17 to 11. Here's what changed
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

UK immigration crackdown: Illegal migrants' phones, SIM cards to be seized

New UK powers allow officers to seize phones and hidden SIM cards from migrants without arrest to speed up action against people smuggling networks

UK immigration crackdown: Illegal migrants' phones, SIM cards to be seized
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

'Fancy toy for billionaires': Aiims doctor on Zomato CEO's 'Temple' device

After Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal showcased a mysterious brain-sensing wearable, an Aiims Delhi doctor has publicly dismissed it as having "zero scientific standing"

'Fancy toy for billionaires': Aiims doctor on Zomato CEO's 'Temple' device
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:41 AM IST

India hired ex-Trump ally's lobbying firm for trade talks, US filings show

SHW Partners, led by Trump's former adviser Jason Miller, helped Indian diplomats set up meetings with US officials

India hired ex-Trump ally's lobbying firm for trade talks, US filings show
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:40 AM IST

India services PMI slips to 11-month low in Dec 2025 as new orders ease

India's services PMI eased to 58.0 in December 2025 as growth in new business slowed, though companies reported stronger export orders from Asia, North America, the Middle East and the UK

India services PMI slips to 11-month low in Dec 2025 as new orders ease
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 10:35 AM IST

Reliance denies claims of Russian crude shipments to Jamnagar refinery

Reliance Industries said its Jamnagar refinery has not received Russian crude in three weeks and expects no deliveries in January

Reliance denies claims of Russian crude shipments to Jamnagar refinery
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 9:34 AM IST

Will have to fix Venezuela first, no election in 30 days, says Trump

Trump said US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Vice President JD Vance, will manage the US' involvement in Venezuela

Will have to fix Venezuela first, no election in 30 days, says Trump
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 9:19 AM IST

Delhi AQI slips back to 'poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and travel

Delhi-NCR records 'poor' air quality as AQI rises to 292, with dense fog affecting visibility and causing flight delays, travel disruptions

Delhi AQI slips back to 'poor' as dense fog disrupts flights and travel
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 9:18 AM IST

India braces for harsher winter as IMD predicts rain today, check forecast

IMD has forecast cold wave conditions, dense fog, rainfall and snowfall across several regions as temperatures dip further over north and central India, affecting road, air travel

India braces for harsher winter as IMD predicts rain today, check forecast
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 7:04 AM IST

Gas leak triggers massive fire at ONGC well in AP; two villages evacuated

A pipeline leak led to a fire at ONGC's Mori-5 gas well in Andhra Pradesh. Cooling operations were initiated and officials said no casualties have been reported

Gas leak triggers massive fire at ONGC well in AP; two villages evacuated
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 8:38 PM IST

ONGC enters JV with Japan's Mitsui for ethane shipping; acquires 50% stake

ONGC to acquire 50% stake in ethane carriers run by Japan's Mitsui

ONGC enters JV with Japan's Mitsui for ethane shipping; acquires 50% stake
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

Health insurance claim rejected for non-disclosure? Here's what works

Claim rejections for non-disclosure are not always final. Here is how documentation, timelines and doctor clarifications can change outcomes

Health insurance claim rejected for non-disclosure? Here's what works
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 6:01 PM IST

UK enforces strict junk food ad ban on daytime TV and online platforms

The restrictions target foods high in fat, sugar and salt, following evidence linking advertising exposure to unhealthy eating habits among children

UK enforces strict junk food ad ban on daytime TV and online platforms
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

These nations top US Immigrant Welfare Recipient list. Guess who's missing?

According to the data shared, 40.2 per cent of Pakistani, 33.9 per cent of Russian, and 32.9 per cent of Chinese immigrant households received US assistance

These nations top US Immigrant Welfare Recipient list. Guess who's missing?
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 5:03 PM IST

How type 2 diabetes physically alters the heart and drives failure

A new human heart study shows type 2 diabetes does not just raise cardiac risk but physically alters heart muscle, energy use and structure, helping explain why heart failure is so common in diabetes

How type 2 diabetes physically alters the heart and drives failure
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:37 PM IST

Why 80% of Indians with mental illness still miss timely treatment

Despite better medicines and growing awareness, nearly eight in ten Indians with mental illness still do not get timely care, as experts cite stigma, doctor shortages and weak health systems

Why 80% of Indians with mental illness still miss timely treatment
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:29 PM IST

China bets big on high-speed rail with 60,000 km network target by 2030

China plans to expand its high-speed rail network by 19% in five years, aiming for 60,000 km of fast train lines by 2030 as part of its new five-year infrastructure plan

China bets big on high-speed rail with 60,000 km network target by 2030
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:27 PM IST

US immigration curbs: Green card and visa cases from 38 countries paused

USCIS says reviews of visas, green cards and asylum cases from newly added countries will be paused, with some past approvals reopened

US immigration curbs: Green card and visa cases from 38 countries paused
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:24 PM IST

Thinking of a Tattoo? What doctors want you to know before getting inked

As tattoos grow in popularity, dermatologists warn of overlooked risks linked to hygiene, ink composition, immune reactions and long-term skin health

Thinking of a Tattoo? What doctors want you to know before getting inked
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

From Cold War era to Venezuela: A look at previous US military invasions

As the Venezuela operation and capture of Nicolas Maduro revives questions over US presidential war powers, a look back at US military invasions since 1950 and how they were authorised

From Cold War era to Venezuela: A look at previous US military invasions
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 3:30 PM IST