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Clear skies, strong winds in Delhi as temperatures rise across India

Temperatures are set to rise across northwest and central India, with heatwave conditions in some parts; rain and thunderstorms persist in the northeast

Clear skies, strong winds in Delhi as temperatures rise across India
Updated On : 11 Apr 2026 | 8:20 AM IST

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced

US immigration courts see asylum approvals fall to 7% as deportations rise and backlog clearance accelerates under Donald Trump

US asylum rates plunge to 7% under Trump, 'activist' judges replaced
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 5:49 PM IST

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1

Planning to work in Australia? New salary thresholds for Subclass 482 visas from July 2026 may affect eligibility and employer hiring plans

Australia hikes skilled visa salary threshold to Rs 96 lakh from July 1
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:45 PM IST

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets

Legal experts say establishing strict procedural control over an estate is the most vital step for executors to avoid personal liability and family disputes

Executing a Will: What families must get right in controlling assets
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide

A step-by-step guide to enrolling in FTI-TTP and using e-gates to skip long immigration queues at major Indian airports

Want to skip immigration queues at airports? Here's FTI-TTP enrolment guide
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:50 PM IST

One-hour delay to UPI 'friction': RBI proposals to fight online fraud

Central bank also proposes a mandatory one-hour 'cooling-off' window for large transfers to foil scams

One-hour delay to UPI 'friction': RBI proposals to fight online fraud
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

US to automatically register eligible men for military draft by December

The US plans to auto-enrol eligible men aged 18-26 into the military draft database, ending the current self-registration process and using federal data to identify those required to register

US to automatically register eligible men for military draft by December
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 2:23 PM IST

The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?

Understanding your fibre needs goes beyond guidelines. Experts reveal how to tailor intake for better digestion and long-term health

The ultimate gut hack: How much fibre does your body really need daily?
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 2:19 PM IST

How the West Asia conflict could leave Wall Street facing lasting risks

Even after a US-Iran ceasefire, investors warn global markets may not stabilise quickly, with elevated oil prices, rising bond yields and shaken confidence pointing to lasting financial risks

How the West Asia conflict could leave Wall Street facing lasting risks
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

AI-powered Kar Saathi launched for filing taxes: Features, access explained

AI-powered assistant designed to guide taxpayers through the updated compliance requirements of Income Tax Act, 2025

AI-powered Kar Saathi launched for filing taxes: Features, access explained
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 1:33 PM IST

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas

USCIS confirms H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half. Extra visas announced, but strict deadlines apply for employers planning seasonal hiring

H-2B visa cap reached for FY26 second half; US adds 46k extra visas quotas
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:53 PM IST

Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control

New research reveals a molecular "on-off switch" for sperm production, allowing body to temporarily halt sperm production and fully regain it once the treatment is discontinued

Fertility on hold: Study explores new reversible male birth control
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:30 PM IST

Canada plans single Express Entry route: What changes for applicants

Proposed merger of three routes into a single high-skilled class could level the playing field for Indian professionals

Canada plans single Express Entry route: What changes for applicants
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:16 PM IST

Ireland sees 38% jump in Indian student interest amid global dip: Report

Indian student numbers in Ireland cross 13,000 in early 2026 as visa curbs in Canada, UK and Australia push demand towards newer destinations

Ireland sees 38% jump in Indian student interest amid global dip: Report
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 12:06 PM IST

How TMC sting pushed AIMIM to end alliance with Humayun Kabir before polls

AIMIM withdraws from alliance with Humayun Kabir's AJUP after a TMC sting video alleged controversial remarks and plans to shift minority votes ahead of West Bengal elections

How TMC sting pushed AIMIM to end alliance with Humayun Kabir before polls
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:30 AM IST

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth

The idea that humans use just 10% of their brain has persisted for decades; but, is it true?

Do we really use only 10% of our brain? Neurologist busts the myth
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 11:14 AM IST

West Asia war: Iran warns Israel on Lebanon attacks; Trump targets Hormuz

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire faces new pressure as Iran warns Israel over Hezbollah strikes in Lebanon, while Donald Trump says Tehran is doing a 'very poor job' of allowing oil through Hormuz

West Asia war: Iran warns Israel on Lebanon attacks; Trump targets Hormuz
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 9:38 AM IST

Fake trading apps, shell firms: ₹800 cr investment scam busted by UP cops

Why "Guaranteed Returns" should be your biggest warning sign

Fake trading apps, shell firms: ₹800 cr investment scam busted by UP cops
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 8:37 AM IST

Mercury to rise as summer sets in across India; rain in some regions today

IMD forecasts thunderstorms in several regions and heavy rainfall in Northeast today, with heatwave conditions expected to start next week amid rising temperatures

Mercury to rise as summer sets in across India; rain in some regions today
Updated On : 10 Apr 2026 | 7:52 AM IST

Canada asks international students for proof after visa fraud concerns

Students in Canada, including many Indians, asked to submit enrolment proof and transcripts within 21 days or risk losing status

Canada asks international students for proof after visa fraud concerns
Updated On : 09 Apr 2026 | 6:06 PM IST