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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

Torrent Pharma greenlights ₹12,500 crore fundraising plan via NCDs

Torrent Pharmaceuticals said the tenure of the instruments, along with the date of allotment and final maturity, will be determined at the time of issuance of NCDs

Does the IT dept track your online spending or lifestyle? Govt clarifies

Government responds to claims about ITD and citizens' digital activity

Indian workers in Germany earned 29% more than locals: Study explains why

Indians in Germany: Strong representation in MINT roles has pushed Indian professionals to the top of Germany's pay ladder, according to an IW analysis

Credit cards in 2025: Tax clarity, RBI rules and a shift in spending

From festive splurges to planned spends, how card usage evolved in 2025

Maduro's defiant dance may have triggered US operation in Venezuela

Maduro's public dance came shortly after the US carried out a strike on a dock it said was being used for drug trafficking

Senior citizen FD rates in January 2026 up to 8.10%: Bank-wise list

Interest rates vary widely across banks and tenures, making comparison important

Delhi's toxic winter air may be carrying drug-resistant superbugs: Study

Researchers at JNU warn that Delhi's winter smog could be harbouring drug-resistant bacteria, compounding health risks already posed by some of the world's worst air pollution

Delhi HC seeks CBI reply on Lalu Prasad Yadav's plea in IRCTC scam case

In October last year, the trial court framed charges against Yadav, his family and 11 other accused

Why SC denied bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, citing a prima facie case under UAPA, but granted bail to five others, pointing to delay and long jail terms

FD rates in January 2026 at 5%-8%: Check best offers across banks

Bank-wise FD rates range from 5% to 8%, depending on tenure and lender type

How China's biotech research boom is sending lab monkey prices higher

With a record wave of deal-making, IPO activity and fresh venture capital flowing into Chinese biotech in 2024-25, prices of lab monkeys used for drug testing are rising again

Hepatitis A outbreak in Kerala: How it spreads, symptoms and safety tips

The hepatitis A surge in Kerala shows how quickly the virus can spread through unsafe water and food, and why early awareness, vaccination and hygiene are crucial

Delhi moves to end rabies deaths with mandatory reporting and tracking

By declaring human rabies a notifiable disease, Delhi aims to tighten surveillance, ensure early treatment and move closer to its goal of zero human deaths from rabies

SC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam: A look at case timeline

The Supreme Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots case; the activists have been in jail for over five years as the trial continues

Visa, passport fraud in India: Delhi Police arrest 130-plus agents in 2025

Police froze over 100 bank accounts, issued 140 lookout circulars and tracked assets linked to illegal overseas travel

LIC's revival drive for lapsed policies: Who should act and why it matters

LIC offers limited-time relief to restore life cover in case premiums were missed earlier

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam denied bail by SC in 2020 Delhi riots case

The Supreme Court said there was sufficient prima facie material to invoke UAPA against Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, while granting conditional bail to five other accused in the case

Govt may withdraw X's safe harbour tag over Grok AI obscene content lapses

The government has reportedly warned X of strict action if it fails to follow directions on removing AI-generated obscene content, stressing the need to protect users' safety and dignity online

After Venezuela, Trump hints at US military intervention in these countries

US military operation in Venezuela followed months of rising tensions, during which Washington sank more than 30 suspected drug-smuggling vessels since September 2025