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Delhi AQI improves but remains 'poor'; haze lingers while mercury rises

Several stations report better readings compared to the previous day, yet Delhi's overall AQI stays 'poor' as misty mornings continue and maximum temperatures climb

Russian govt attempts to block Meta's WhatsApp, promotes state-backed app

Initially, authorities slowed down the app, but the latest move is more serious and wide-ranging

Flipkart eyes food delivery entry, plans Bengaluru pilot launch by June

Flipkart is exploring entry into online food delivery, with a pilot likely in Bengaluru by mid-2026; the company is studying whether to launch its own app or use ONDC to compete with Zomato and Swiggy

Q3 results today: Coal India, ONGC, HUL, and HAL among more than 500 firms

Q3FY26 company results: Firms including Biocon, Lupin, Petronet LNG, IRCTC, Indraprastha Gas, Schneider Electric and are also to release their October-December earnings today

Indigo, A-I, SpiceJet say FDTL norms 'more restrictive' than global norms

The Federation of Indian Airlines, representing IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet, has told the DGCA that the draft rules should focus on flight duty period instead of flight time

IMD weather update: Cold wave eases; rain, snow likely across North India

IMD forecasts rainfall and snow across North India under three western disturbances, with temperatures set to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius and fog limited to isolated pockets

Bangladesh elections: All you need to know about key players, parties

The BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, and the Jamaat-e-Islami are seen as frontrunners, with the student-led NCP in distant third. The Awami League is barred from contesting

AI Impact Summit 2026: How India plans to deploy, govern and procure AI

As India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the focus shifts to how India plans to build and govern AI systems for public services through the IndiaAI Mission

Instagram head Mosseri to testify on app design's effect on young users

Instagram head Adam Mosseri will testify in a US court case alleging features such as endless scroll encourage compulsive use among minors, raising mental health concerns

Google offers exit package to select GBO staff who are 'ready to move on'

Google's chief business officer, Philipp Schindler, emailed some teams saying employees who don't feel "all in" on the company's mission can opt to leave voluntarily with a severance package

US visa rejection: What is Section 214(b) and why does it matter?

Indian executives report US B1/B2 visa denials under Section 214(b). Here's what the rule means and what happens after a refusal

US visa, green card holders warned: LinkedIn mismatch may irk USCIS

Immigration attorney warns that mismatched LinkedIn details may lead to H-1B, OPT or green card refusals amid tighter US vetting

Raghav Chadha asks Centre to legalise VDAs: What it means, why it matters

In the Union Budget 2022-23, the government clearly defined VDAs such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs under the Income Tax Act for the first time

Can exercise replace antidepressants, therapy? New study suggests yes

From running to yoga, exercise is found to significantly reduce depression and anxiety across all ages, according to a major review of over 1,000 trials

Stipend or salary? Delhi HC verdict costs doctor his EWS seat at Aiims

Delhi High Court said that a junior resident doctor's stipend qualifies as income for EWS eligibility, stressing that the true nature of a payment must be judged by its substance, not its nomenclature

Meet Ritu Tawde, three-term BJP corporator now Mumbai's 78th mayor

Ritu Tawde, a BJP corporator from Ghatkopar, was elected unopposed as Mumbai's 78th mayor, marking the party's return to the top post in the BMC after 44 years

Even $200,000 H-1B visa fee won't deter hiring: New study explains why

Even a $150,000-$200,000 visa fee may not significantly reduce H-1B hiring, economist George Borjas finds

Why Valentine's Day brings anxiety, not romance, for many couples

Behind the roses and candlelight, Valentine's Day can quietly magnify unspoken expectations, comparison and emotional pressure within relationships

Anthropic AI engineer quits to pursue career in poetry: 'World in peril'

Mrinank Sharma's work included studying AI sycophancy and its causes, developing safeguards to reduce risks from AI-assisted bioterrorism, and implementing those safeguards

IndiGo 'fully prepared' to comply with FDTL guidelines, says DGCA

The aviation regulator said that IndiGo Airlines has stated that all necessary operational, rostering, and monitoring arrangements are being put in place to ensure full compliance with the approved FD