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The expanded US travel ban announced late last year is now officially in force. As of January 1, 2026, citizens from 39 countries are facing either full or partial restrictions on entering the United States, under a new White House proclamation issued by the Trump administration.The move was first flagged on December 4, 2025, when…
Weight loss drugs like semaglutide and tirzepatide have transformed lives, helping millions shed substantial pounds by curbing appetite and slowing digestion. But stopping them often triggers a harsh reversal. Clinical trials reveal most users regain two-thirds of lost weight within a year, with hunger surging back and metabolism dipping. Stories shared by BBC News bring…
India and Oman are aiming to operationalise their recently signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) within the next three months, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, signalling a faster rollout than several past trade pacts, PTI reported.The India–Oman free trade agreement was signed on December 18. Under the CEPA, Oman has offered…
Just a single fast food meal can raise your triglycerides within a short period, sometimes reaching its peak at 3-6 hours after your meal. The short period after meals is known as the post-meal, or postprandial, period and is the time your blood maintains high levels of fat due to your recent meals. Vascular surgeon,…
Netflix’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery has shaked up not just Hollywood but also caused India’s cinema industry. Multiplex Association of India (MAI) recently warned that the latest bout of consolidation could undermine the country’s theatrical ecosystem. The association has highlighted a worrying trend: global streaming platforms purchasing major studios. According to MAI, the shift…
Australia could be on the brink of a tactical revolution in Test cricket, with head coach Andrew McDonald revealing that the team is now open to using different openers depending on pitch conditions, match timing and strategic needs — a concept long associated with limited-overs cricket but rarely seen in the traditional format.Go Beyond The…
Trump has imposed a 25% penal tariff on Indian exports because of its crude oil imports from Russia. (AI image) US President Donald Trump’s sanctions on two of Russia’s biggest oil majors – Rosneft and Lukoil – come into effect today – November 21, 2025 which was set as the wind-down deadline by the US…
According to GTRI, since India has already responded to American concerns, the United States should promptly remove the tariff. (AI image) The Donald Trump administration should with immediate effect withdraw the 25% penal tariffs on India for its crude oil trade with Russia, says the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) in its latest note. In…
The United States has entered a federal government shutdown, the first in nearly seven years, after Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-backed funding bill. The impasse was triggered by deep partisan divisions over spending and health care, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed and government operations disrupted.The Senate vote on Tuesday night fell 55–45,…
India is poised for a significant boost in consumer spending as GST rate reductions come into effect from Navratri, alongside income tax relief and lower interest rates from the RBI.Analysts are calling this a “Lollapalooza effect”, a rare policy combination expected to create a multiplier impact across consumption-linked sectors, influence spending habits, and generate opportunities…
