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India's first bullet train to roll out on Aug 15, 2027: Check route, speed

India's first bullet train will start operations on August 15, 2027; the high-speed service will be rolled out in phases, with trains running at speeds of up to 320 kmph

Paying claims or pushing back? What Irdai data reveals about insurers

Irdai's latest data shows how much insurers paid out in health claims in FY25

Rupee swings push NRIs to rupee-linked term insurance: Experts explain

'Currency swings are reshaping protection choices,' as experts say NRIs increasingly prefer rupee-linked term plans for India-based liabilities

First Vande Bharat sleeper train to start in Jan: Check route, fares

The train service will connect Howrah in West Bengal with Guwahati in Assam and is aimed at offering a faster and more affordable alternative to air travel

Why are China's restaurants struggling to recover from the slowdown?

Weak spending behaviour has become more common in China as households worry about income stability and falling asset values

Lokpal scraps tender to buy 7 BMWs after strong criticism from Opposition

On October 16 last year, the Lokpal had invited bids to buy seven BMW 3 Series 330Li cars from well-known suppliers

'If you break the law…': US embassy toughens tone amid H-1B backlog

Advisory issued as visa backlogs and immigration scrutiny intensify

Several dead in fire at ski resort in Switzerland on New Year's Eve

Several people were killed and many injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana during New Year's celebrations

Is anger healthy in a marriage? What to do when it turns destructive

Anger can open the door to honest communication or shut it completely. Experts explain how couples can recognise the tipping point before conflict turns damaging

Year ender 2025: Travel boomed, insurance rose, and spending got sharper

More journeys, higher covers, and clearer priorities shaped travel in 2025

Commercial LPG cylinder prices up by ₹111 in metro cities; check rates here

With the latest price hike, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi has now jumped to ₹1,691.50, whereas in Mumbai, it has increased from ₹1,531.50 to ₹1,642.50

Health resolutions for 2026: Simple, sustainable habits doctors recommend

From better sleep and hydration to daily movement and social connection, doctors explain why small, consistent health habits are more effective than extreme resolutions in 2026

Govt to conduct nationwide Adult Skills Survey to assess skills level

The survey is expected to be conducted after the first quarter of 2026. It is aimed at assessing skill levels across basic, intermediate, and advanced categories

Small savings schemes 2026: Rates stay unchanged for January-March quarter

Government keeps post office and small savings interest rates steady for Q4 FY26

How a Kanpur tempo driver built Uttar Pradesh's airline Shankh Air

Shankh Air founder Shravan Kumar Vishwakarma is set to launch Uttar Pradesh's first home-grown airline in early 2026, connecting Lucknow with major metros

France may follow Australia in banning social media for children under 15

The proposal follows a French parliamentary investigation that found platforms were deliberately exposing minors to harmful content, prompting calls for stricter online safeguards

Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City's youngest & first Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani takes oath as as New York City's mayor, becoming the first Muslim, South Asian, and youngest leader at 34; a public ceremony follows at City Hall

Netflix crashes briefly as Stranger Things Season 5 finale drops worldwide

Netflix briefly went offline as fans rushed to stream the Stranger Things Season 5 finale, with outages reported globally following the release of the 2-hour-long concluding episode

Doctor's orders for 2026: Take every office leave you're entitled to

Doctors are urging professionals to stop glorifying overwork and use all their office leave in 2026 to protect mental health, prevent burnout and sustain long-term productivity

US remittance tax comes into effect today: How will it impact Indians?

The 1 per cent remittance tax will apply to transfers made using cash, money orders or cashier's checks, affecting many NRIs in the US who send money abroad through physical payment modes