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UK PM Keir Starmer apologises to Epstein victims amid Mandelson row

Starmer said he regretted believing what he described as "lies" conveyed by Mandelson at the time of the appointment and acknowledged the public manner in which the matter unfolded

LIC Q3FY26 result: Profit rises 17.5% to ₹12,930 cr, premium income up 17%

LIC's total assets under management (AUM) as of December 31, 2025, increased 8 per cent Y-o-Y to ₹59.17 trillion

Budget 2026 land acquisition tax break: Experts decode gains and limits

Tax exemption on acquired land compensation gets legal clarity from April 2026; urban and non-farm plots also covered.

Bharti Airtel Q3 result: Profit tanks 55% to ₹6,631 cr, Arpu rises to ₹259

Bharti Airtel's Q3 India revenue recorded a Y-o-Y increase of 13.2 per cent to ₹39,226 crore, while its Africa revenue (in constant currency) jumped 24.7 per cent Y-o-Y

Are midnight munchies harming your brain? Experts explain the risks

From poor sleep quality to next-day mental fog, experts say late-night eating can quietly interfere with the brain's natural recovery and performance

Eating less and still gaining weight? Doctors explain the hidden reasons

Experts explain how under-eating, skipped meals, hormonal imbalance, stress and metabolic slowdown can push the body into survival mode and make losing weight harder over time

'Commercial viability key': MEA says open to Venezuela, other crude sources

The MEA said India is open to sourcing crude from Venezuela and other countries based on commercial viability, adding that energy security for 1.4 billion people remains its top priority

India-US trade deal: NSA Doval did not meet US State Secy Rubio, says MEA

MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal dismissed a report that claimed Ajit Doval met Marco Rubio, saying no such meeting or no such visit has taken place

Travel insurance demand for overseas weddings up 27% in two years: Report

Indian families turning to disciplined financial planning for such events, it says

Shashi Tharoor's son Ishaan among staff hit by Washington Post layoffs

The US daily newspaper, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, eliminated around one-third of its staff, shutting down its sports section and cutting back several foreign bureaus and books coverage

Want a home in New Zealand? This visa will soon let you buy at Rs 27 crore

Investor-residence holders can buy one NZ$5 million home as Parliament amends foreign buyer rules

Indian Railways' punctuality falls from 90% to 73.62%: Parliament panel

Parliamentary committee raised concerns over the Railways' method of measuring delays, stating that a 15-minute buffer allowance dilutes the accuracy of performance assessment

Why Google is ramping up AI investment to as much as $185 billion

Strong profits and cash flow are driving Google's plan to double AI spending to $185 bn; the money will go into AI models, cloud infrastructure and data centres as demand continues to rise

Why India is resetting GDP and CPI base years and what the change means

From shopping baskets to growth calculations, India is updating the base years for CPI inflation and GDP to reflect today's economy, a recalibration that will change headline numbers without altering

After repaying car loan, how to remove hypothecation in records online

Securing absolute ownership requires a formal update to the Vahan portal to prevent legal hurdles and insurance complications during future sales

Nearly 40% of cancer cases linked to preventable risks, shows new study

A WHO-led study across 185 countries reveals that nearly four in ten cancers are linked to avoidable risks, reinforcing the importance of prevention-focused policies

Without immigrants, US public debt would exceed 200% of GDP: Study

A new Cato Institute paper says immigrants strengthened US public finances over three decades, contradicting Donald Trump's repeated claims on immigration

Ready to 'elevate' relationship with India, says US Ambassador Sergio Gor

Gor's comments follow a trade deal announcement between India and the US earlier this week, after almost a year of negotiations between the two countries

Cancer treatment bills hit Rs 30 lakh, insurance cover falls short: Report

Medical inflation and prolonged, multi-stage care leave many Indian families underinsured, it says

US immigration agents can't arrest without warrant: Federal judge warns ICE

A federal court ruling curbs immigration arrests without warrants, raising fresh questions over due process and ICE powers under the Trump administration