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US, Iran agree to ceasefire with reopening of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump The eleventh-hour deal was subject to Iran's...
Global Assignments:Blending family wellbeing,cultural adaptation and social integration
"When we think about mobility strategies, the focus should not only...
Govt reviews COVID-19 situation abroad
As of May 19, 2025, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India stands at 257 -- a very low figure considering the country's large population. Almost all of these cases are mild, with no hospitalisation required. New Delhi: Following recent media reports of a surge...
New e-Zero FIR will help nab cyber criminals with unprecedented speed, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Started as a pilot project for Delhi, the new system will automatically convert into FIRs cyber financial crimes filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) and helpline number 1930, initially above the threshold limit of Rs...
UIDAI shares non-personal Aadhaar dashboard data to boost transparency research
The datasets, released by Chief Data Officer (CDO) and Deputy Director General of UIDAI, include aggregated insights on Aadhaar enrolment, updates, and authentication patterns, categorised by geography, age-group and other relevant parameters, the release said,...
Mutual fund assets surge 23% to hit record Rs 65.74 trillion in FY25
The systematic investment plans (SIPs) were popular among investors as flows into this segment rose sharply, with yearly contributions rising by 45.24 per cent to Rs 2.89 trillion in FY25. This substantial increase, along with MTM gains, saw SIP assets rise 24.6 per...
Ministry of Labour and Employment notifies sweeping amendments to the Employees’ Provident Fund rules
The new provisions directly affect over 6 crore salaried employees came into force today, aim to streamline compliance, improve transparency, and secure long-term financial stability for the nation’s workforce New Delhi: In one of the most far-reaching reforms to...
Families of 737 MAX crash victims to object to deal allowing Boeing to avoid prosecution
The agreement would forestall a June 23 trial the planemaker faces on a fraud charge it misled U.S. regulators about a crucial flight control system on the 737 MAX, its best-selling jet WASHINGTON: Families of some of the 346 people killed in two fatal Boeing 737 MAX...
Obesity silent tsunami of India’s disease burden, say experts
“Obesity is not a cosmetic issue. It is a clinical, systemic concern that is driving a surge in diseases like fatty liver, diabetes, gastrointestinal complications, and heart disease. In my practice, I see its consequences every day. To address this, we must move...
Delhi gets its first brain health clinic; 10 more planned across city
Neurological conditions are already the world’s second-biggest cause of death and the leading cause of disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), the statement said New Delhi: Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Saturday inaugurated the capital’s first dedicated brain...
Foreign investors infuse Rs 4,452 cr in Indian equities this week, net investment in May at Rs 18,620 cr: NSDL
Despite the positive trend in May, FPIs continue to be net sellers in 2025. Since the beginning of the year, the total net FPI outflow stands at ₹-93,731 crore Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) made strong investments in the Indian equity markets this week, bringing...
Nearly half of health insurance buyers in India cited rising medical expenses’ as reason for purchasing insurance: Report
Interestingly, it also mentioned that nearly 30 per cent of policyholders are now choosing to supplement their existing corporate health cover with additional personal policies. This highlighted a growing awareness about the need for broader coverage, especially in...