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Planning New Year outings? Check IMD forecast for cold wave, fog, snowfall
As New Year celebrations approach, the IMD has issued alerts for cold wave, dense fog and snowfall across several states, warning of prolonged winter conditions till December end
 "Planning New Year outings? Check IMD forecast for cold wave, fog, snowfall")
Children of private employees studying outside Himachal can lose quota: HC
The Himachal Pradesh High Court held that the state is entitled to revise eligibility criteria for MBBS and BDS admissions, ruling that excluding students schooled outside the state is not arbitrary
 "Children of private employees studying outside Himachal can lose quota: HC")
Union Budget 2026: Tracking what Budget 2025 promised and delivered
With the Union Budget 2026 around the corner, here is a status check on Budget 2025 promises, from tax reforms and insurance FDI to manufacturing, gig workers and innovation funding
 "Union Budget 2026: Tracking what Budget 2025 promised and delivered")
AWS denies global outage report, says services functioning normally
The outage left many users in the US unable to access gaming platforms such as Fortnite, Rocket League and other Epic Games titles
 "AWS denies global outage report, says services functioning normally")
Aravalli row: Why a 100-metre rule has triggered a mountain of concerns
The SC's acceptance of a 100-metre hill rule has alarmed experts who fear it could exclude large parts of the Aravallis from protection, affecting mining limits, forest cover and groundwater security
 "Aravalli row: Why a 100-metre rule has triggered a mountain of concerns")
Sun Pharma unit recalls 17,000-plus bottles of antifungal shampoo in US
The USFDA said the affected batch of Taro shampoos failed to meet impurity or degradation specifications
 "Sun Pharma unit recalls 17,000-plus bottles of antifungal shampoo in US")
Zepto preparing to confidentially file draft IPO papers tomorrow: Details
Founded nearly six years ago, Zepto is likely to become one of the youngest startups in India to launch an initial public offering
 "Zepto preparing to confidentially file draft IPO papers tomorrow: Details")
Why Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon delivery partners are on strike on Dec 25, 31
According to the worker unions, gig workers are demanding clear and fair pay systems and the withdrawal of "10-minute delivery" models, which they say put lives at risk
 "Why Swiggy, Zomato, Amazon delivery partners are on strike on Dec 25, 31")
Updated or revised ITR? What taxpayers need to know before Dec 31 deadline
'Knowing when to file an updated or revised ITR can safeguard your refunds,' says expert
 "Updated or revised ITR? What taxpayers need to know before Dec 31 deadline")
From jaw pain to ED: Five overlooked symptoms your heart may be failing
Many adults dismiss jaw pain, swelling or breathlessness as lifestyle issues. A cardiologist explains why these seemingly
 "From jaw pain to ED: Five overlooked symptoms your heart may be failing")
Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds
A large Indian study finds no safe level of alcohol for mouth cancer risk, especially when combined with smokeless tobacco, with locally brewed drinks posing the highest danger
 "Alcohol use behind six in ten mouth cancer cases in India, study finds")
Scientists edge closer to a universal cancer vaccine using nanoparticles
What if a single vaccine platform could train the immune system to prevent multiple cancers? A new nanoparti
 "Scientists edge closer to a universal cancer vaccine using nanoparticles")
Who is Tarique Rahman, the BNP leader returning to Bangladesh after 17 yrs?
Tarique Rahman, elder son of Bangladesh's former President Ziaur Rahman and ex-PM Khaleda Zia, returned from London on Thursday after nearly 17 years in exile
 "Who is Tarique Rahman, the BNP leader returning to Bangladesh after 17 yrs?")
India becomes world's third-largest fuel retail market with 100,000 pumps
India now ranks third globally in fuel retail network after the US and China, each of which operates 110,000-120,000 pumps across much larger geographies
 "India becomes world's third-largest fuel retail market with 100,000 pumps")
Year-end 2025: How motor insurance evolved with EVs, add-ons, and PAYD
EVs, smarter covers and usage-based policies shaped motor insurance
 "Year-end 2025: How motor insurance evolved with EVs, add-ons, and PAYD")
Less than 50% of Indian business families have a succession plan: Report
Despite growing wealth, most Indian business families delay succession planning, risking disputes and dilution
 "Less than 50% of Indian business families have a succession plan: Report")
US border agents arrest 30 Indian nationals for driving trucks illegally
Arrests made during multi-agency checks on commercial truck drivers
Stress and sleepless nights strip away vital immune cells, finds new study
Chronic stress and poor sleep are linked to reduced levels of natural killer cells, according to a new study highlighting the hidden immune cost of anxiety and insomnia
 "Stress and sleepless nights strip away vital immune cells, finds new study")
IMF asks Pakistan to scale back remittance incentives amid hawala fears
The recommendation was included in a staff-level report released by the IMF earlier this month after the second review of its $7 billion bailout programme
 "IMF asks Pakistan to scale back remittance incentives amid hawala fears")
Inside Nvidia's biggest deal: The $20 billion Groq AI asset acquisition
Nvidia will buy most of Groq's AI chip assets in a $20 billion cash deal, excluding its cloud business, as it moves to strengthen low-latency inference and real-time AI workloads
 "Inside Nvidia's biggest deal: The $20 billion Groq AI asset acquisition")