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'Financial collapse imminent': UN chief warns after US funding cuts

UN programmes worldwide face growing risk after the United States, the organisation's largest contributor, cut voluntary funding and withheld mandatory payments

Ola Electric to cut 5% of workforce amid automation, profitability push

Ola Electric said it would lay off around 5 per cent of its workforce as part of a restructuring aimed at boosting profitability through greater automation

Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick to succeed Powell as Fed chair?

US President Donald Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank after Jerome Powell steps down in May

Budget must give tax relief in household medical costs: Insurance industry

'Biggest health care burden is not hospitalisation but diagnostics and medicines,' they say

Does remarriage change family pension rights? Delhi High Court clears rules

Remarriage does not end a widow's entitlement, says court in interpretation of Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules

What are the hidden dangers of supplement overuse without medical guidance?

Unsupervised supplement use is rising, with experts flagging risks ranging from nutrient toxicity to delayed diagnosis of underlying health conditions

WHO assesses Nipah cases in India, flags low risk of global spread

The global health agency says there is no evidence of wider transmission and advises against travel restrictions, while monitoring continues

Indian IT industry shifting from software to AI solutions, says Vaishnaw

Ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Ashwini Vaishnaw said India's IT industry is moving from software to AI, re-skilling employees and training students nationwide

Bajaj Auto Q3FY26 results: Profit rises 25% to ₹2,759 cr, unit sales up 10%

Bajaj Auto Q3 growth was driven by a double-digit increase in export volumes across both two-wheelers and commercial vehicle segments

H-1B hiring pause will cost US top doctors and specialists, experts warn

The H-1B visa hiring pause until May 2027 has triggered concern among doctors and academics over staffing shortages and research disruption

Why Tesla's AI shift is pushing Chinese EV rivals beyond just making cars

Tesla's move from carmaking to AI and robotics is influencing Chinese EV firms; companies like Xpeng and Nio are expanding into robots, chips and flying cars to stay competitive

Minneapolis fallout: How Stephen Miller built Trump's deportation agenda

The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis has drawn renewed attention to Stephen Miller, the White House aide who designed and drove Donald Trump's aggressive deportation push

Menstrual hygiene is a fundamental right under Article 21, rules SC

The Supreme Court has ruled that access to menstrual hygiene products and facilities is part of the right to life under Article 21, saying lack of access harms the dignity of girl children

Nalco Q3FY26 results: Profit up marginally to ₹1,595 cr, dividend declared

Nalco's revenue for the quarter was up 1.5 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹4,730.95 crore from ₹4,662.22 crore in Q3FY25. Sequentially, revenue rose 10.2 per cent from ₹4,292.34 crore

Pilot rest non-negotiable: DGCA to Delhi HC on plea against FDTL relaxation

DGCA said limited relaxation was granted only to IndiGo for night operations till February 10, while weekly rest norms for pilots remain mandatory and unchanged

Chinese Covid-19 drug shows promise against Nipah virus in early study

Researchers say an oral antiviral developed for Covid-19 showed promising results against the Nipah virus in laboratory and animal studies, offering a potential lead as India monitors confirmed cases

Got a phone call about unclaimed insurance money? How to deal with scam

Experts warn against scammers impersonating companies and industry regulator to trick policyholders into paying fake processing fees

HDFC Bank changes terms for Infinia card customers: What to expect

Company introduces new monthly redemption caps and category limits for its premium card, effective Feb 1

Obesity close to home: 3 in 4 Indians know someone living with obesity

A nationwide LocalCircles survey shows obesity is no longer an individual issue, with most Indians reporting obese family members or friends, underscoring India's growing public health challenge

UK skilled visa: Advertising fake sponsorships to become a criminal offence

New law makes advertising false skilled worker visa sponsorships a criminal offence as the UK steps up action against organised immigration fraud