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India gets cheap GLP-1 drugs: What you must know before trying it

India's 'cheap Ozempic moment' is here as semaglutide prices fall sharply, but doctors warn against misuse and stress careful evaluation before using these weight-loss injections

No music, no podcasts, no audiobooks: Why your brain needs silent walks

If you fill every quiet moment with sound, experts say your brain may be overstimulated; skipping earphones on your daily walk could improve focus, mood, and memory

From FTX to Binance: Why crypto's biggest names are facing jail time

Since 2021, several prominent crypto leaders worldwide have been arrested or convicted for fraud, money laundering, and compliance failures, exposing structural risks in the fast-growing industry

Govt intensifies checks on illegal sale, misuse of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs

As cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs flood India after patent expiry, the government has intensified surveillance to curb illegal sales, misleading promotion, and unsafe use without medical supervision

Why Credit Suisse AT1 bond fallout has returned to haunt HDFC Bank

HDFC Bank faces fresh scrutiny after its former chairman's exit revived concerns over client losses from Credit Suisse AT1 bonds mis-selling allegations and regulatory lapses

3-5% construction cost rise: Will this push property prices higher in 2026?

Labour costs projected to surge 5-12% following implementation of New Labour Codes in November 2025

World Tuberculosis Day 2026: Why fight against TB is far from over

TB is preventable and curable, yet it remains a leading infectious killer. World TB Day 2026 highlights the urgent need to act faster, as gaps in detection and care persist

Railways revises distance allowance for employees: Check new payout rates

Revised allowances for locomotive and traffic staff take effect as government adjusts travel compensation in line with dearness compensation

Only Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists eligible for SC status: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said that Scheduled Caste status is limited to Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists, and is lost upon conversion to religions not listed under the Constitution (Scheduled Caste) Order, 1950

Himachal Pradesh Assembly clears Bill to impose cess on petrol, diesel

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the fuel cess will provide a dedicated revenue stream to strengthen and effectively implement welfare measures for orphans and widows across the state

India Flash PMI slips to 56.5 in March, weakest expansion since 2022

India's private sector growth slows to its weakest pace since late 2022 as soft domestic demand and rising costs weigh, even as export orders hit a record high

Canada audit flags 150,000 foreign student visa holders for non-compliance

Audit flags weak oversight, limited checks on compliance, and lack of tracking of foreign student departures in Canada's visa system

Traders bet $580 million on oil before Donald Trump's post on Iran talks

Traders reportedly placed $580 million in oil bets minutes before Donald Trump's post on Iran talks, triggering sharp moves in crude and stocks and raising questions over the timing of the trades

LPG crisis: Smaller 10 kg cylinders instead of 14 kg? Govt reviews plan

While a proposal to supply smaller refills is under consideration, petroleum ministry officials have termed reports of such a move as "highly speculative", urging consumers not to believe rumours

West Asia war: Iran sites hit despite US postponing strikes; Brent at $100

Strikes hit Iran's energy sites despite Donald Trump announcing a pause; oil prices rose to $100. Here are the top updates at 9 am

Strikes hit Iran energy sites hours after Trump pauses attack plan: Report

Strikes reportedly hit Iranian energy facilities in Isfahan and Khorramshahr hours after US President Donald Trump announced a pause on planned attacks after 'productive talks'

₹2.9 cr flats: Shapoorji Pallonji launches 137-unit project in Santacruz

Premium housing push continues as SPRE launches project near BKC

Germany crisis: Indian workers fill rising skill gaps, labour shortages

With fewer young workers at home, Germany is opening doors wider for Indian talent through visa reforms, higher wages, and clearer long-term pathways

Rain, thunderstorms likely across many states; Delhi to stay partly cloudy

IMD forecasts heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds over east and northeast India, while plains including Delhi remain dry with partly cloudy skies and a gradual rise in temperatures

India's HNI women turn risk-takers: 73% in equities, 53% absorb volatility

Women investors level up: More equities, more control, more risk appetite