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Keeping eyes safe in high pollution: Simple habits that protect vision

With irritation, dryness and blurred vision rising each smog season, here are some warning signs to never ignore and simple daily habits that keep the eyes protected through winter

Five skincare red flags dermatologists say shoppers routinely overlook

From viral hype to '100% results' claims, dermatologists outline five subtle yet crucial red flags that often mislead shoppers into buying products that overpromise and underdeliver

Delhi halts outdoor school activities as air quality stays in 'severe' zone

Delhi government has stopped all outdoor activities in schools as air quality stays in the 'severe' range; CAQM has asked schools to postpone sports events due to rising health risks for children

Fake RBI voicemail seeks people's bank details in new scam, warns govt

Fraudsters pretend to be calling on behalf of central bank to raise concocted issues, says fact check unit

UK immigration: Earn Rs 1.45 cr? Settle in Britain permanently in 3 years

The UK plans faster settlement for high earners and some skilled workers, while most others face longer waits under a proposed overhaul of permanent residence rules

Even two cigarettes a day raise heart failure risk by 50%, study finds

Even smoking two cigarettes a day can stiffen blood vessels, raise clotting, sharply increase the risk of heart failure and early death, new global research warns about the dangers of 'light' smoking

Health insurance gets inclusive: Siblings & live-in partners now covered

Companies offer plans that acknowledge modern living and allow people to structure their health coverage

Experts demand urgent action as ultra-processed foods reshape global diets

As ultra-processed foods dominate diets and disease rates rise, global experts call for warning labels, marketing curbs and healthier food environments to protect vulnerable populations

Sebi to strengthen link between infra and markets: Tuhin Kanta Pandey

He said that Sebi is actively engaging with institutional advice investors to deepen their participation in real estate investment trusts and infrastructure investment trusts

Study in Germany, Ireland or US, UK? What foreign students are now picking

A report shows students moving away from Canada, US, UK and Australia due to higher fees and proof-of-funds rules, with Germany, Ireland, France and Spain emerging as more affordable destinations

Delhi blast: L-G orders tighter intel, stricter checks on doctors & sellers

Delhi L-G VK Saxena has ordered strict checks on medical staff, chemicals, vehicles and online content after the Red Fort blast, asking police to tighten monitoring

Home loans range from 7.35% to 15% in Nov: Check best offers here

PSU banks lead with cheaper entry rates, while HFCs stay competitive for salaried buyers.

US sanctions Indian nationals, companies for role in Iran's oil shipments

The US has sanctioned several Indian nationals and companies for helping Iran sell petroleum products, saying the funds support terrorist groups and threaten American interests

Nov-end car loans start at 7.6%: Check rates, repayment terms of lenders

Besides loan rates, borrowers must consider other expenses a financial institution may charge them

US immigration fee hike from January 1: What travellers must know now

US immigration fees 2026: The US will introduce higher travel and immigration fees from January 1, 2026, as part of an annual inflation-linked update mandated by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

India's flash PMI falls to six-month low at 59.9 in Nov from 60.4 in Oct

November Flash PMI 2025: The overall growth remained strong, with the index staying well above the neutral mark

Delhi blast: Probe finds handler shared 42 'bomb-making' videos with doctor

A foreign handler allegedly sent 42 'bomb-making' videos to a doctor on encrypted apps, as agencies check if the Delhi blast module used methods seen in earlier Karnataka and Tamil Nadu cases

Why your itch gets worse when you scratch it, and what actually helps

Dermatologists explain why scratching offers instant relief but triggers a deeper itch-scratch cycle that damages your skin, and the safer science-backed ways to calm an itch without making it worse

Assam uses 1950 Immigrants Expulsion Act for first time: What it means

Assam's Sonitpur district administration has ordered five people, including four women and one man, who were declared foreigners by a tribunal, to leave India within 24 hours

Delhi's air worsens as AQI remains 'severe'; parents seek school closures

NCR battles hazardous smog as AQI stays severe for days, with parents urging school closures and authorities considering stricter GRAP measures