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SC flags rising digital arrest scams: What they are and how to stay safe

The court took notice of such frauds after a senior citizen couple from Haryana reported losing ₹1.5 crore between September 1 and 16

Decoded: Why has Trump admin been sued for AI surveillance of visa holders

Three US labour unions have sued the Trump administration, alleging an AI-driven surveillance programme targeting lawful non-citizens' online speech

What numbers reveal: Why India's pension system is among bottom 3 globally

The Mercer report has flagged limited coverage of informal workers, poor adequacy, and regulatory fragmentation as key challenges for India's pension framework

Explained: India's pension system ranked lowest in world, Singapore tops

According to the Global Pension Index 2025, few nations have cracked the code, with the Netherlands, Iceland, and Denmark leading, and India, Philippines, and Thailand among those lagging far behind

Delhi's Diwali goes green: Inside how US and China regulate their fireworks

The Supreme Court said that Delhi residents will be allowed to burst only certified low-emission crackers between October 18 and 21, from 6 pm to 10 pm, including on Diwali and the day before

India's ₹70,000 cr bet on shipbuilding: Can it match China and Korea?

With nearly ₹70,000 cr in incentives, India eyes a bigger slice of the $150 bn global shipbuilding market

As gold prices hit record highs, what history says about what happens next

As the gold rally continues with prices breaking record highs, here's a look at similar historical examples where gold surged, what caused that surge and what happened after

Why has DGCA asked Air India to reinspect RAT on Boeing 787 aircrafts?

The aviation regulator has asked Air India to reinspect Ram Air Turbines on Boeing 787s with replaced PCM modules and sought a preventive action report from Boeing

Bihar elections 2025: Key parties, issues, and electoral shifts explained

From Nitish Kumar's 'sushasan' to Tejashwi's job promise, Bihar's elections since 2005 tell a story of shifting alliances, changing issues and the state's long battle between caste and governance

Can Ola's rare-earth-free motor power India's self-reliant EV revolution?

By replacing rare-earth magnets with ferrite, Ola aims to make EVs cheaper, locally sourced, and less reliant on Chinese supply chains. But key engineering hurdles remain

Gold nears $4,000 an ounce for first time ever: What's driving the rally?

According to the goldprice website, the current gold price, at the time of publishing this report, was recorded at $3965.63

Pakistan offers Arabian Sea port to US for mineral export: Key details here

The proposal, supported by Army chief Asim Munir, is commercial and seeks to diversify Pakistan's partnerships by reducing reliance on China while strengthening ties with the US

Why China's restaurants are facing social media outrage over pre-made food

A social media storm over 'pre-made' dishes and rising calls for transparency have hit China's restaurant chains just as the extended National Day holiday begins

Why Sam Altman is offering studios 'opt-in' control over Sora content

Sam Altman says OpenAI will introduce opt-in controls for studios and explore revenue-sharing models to address copyright challenges around its AI video app, Sora

Doomscrolling rewires your brain: Why nonstop bad news feels addictive

Endless negative news may feel unavoidable, but doctors warn doomscrolling can rewire brain pathways, impair decision-making, and fuel anxiety in young professionals

a-Heal: This AI bandage monitors wounds and helps them heal 25% faster

Scientists have designed a portable AI-driven bandage, a-Heal, that monitors wounds in real time and delivers adaptive therapy, cutting healing time by 25 per cent in tests