What is the impact of your income on your credit score? | Explainer
Your income might decide your lifestyle, but does it affect your credit score too? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Let’s break it down and understand how income plays a role — directly or indirectly — in shaping your creditworthiness.
What is 4 per cent rule of withdrawal from corpus after retirement?
Understanding the 4 per cent rule can help retirees plan their finances for a secure and worry-free retirement.
What are green firecrackers? Decoding SC’s only permissible firework for Delhi-NCR
So, what sets these permitted firecrackers apart? Green crackers are scientifically developed to minimise their environmental and health impact.
Delhi GRAP explained: How the pollution plan is activated and what it means for you?
Why GRAP matters every winter in Delhi-NCR? Delhi’s air typically worsens during October and November due to a mix of factors. GRAP is meant to provide a structured, escalatory response as pollution levels climb — moving from Stage I (Poor) to Stage IV (Severe+) if required.
Haryana redefines Aravalis – Why most hills in Gurugram and Faridabad could disappear from Maps
Conservationists warn that a proposed change in their definition by the Haryana government could open large areas to real estate and mining, with serious ecological consequences.
Explained: How Navi Mumbai and Jewar airports will decongest Delhi and Mumbai hubs
Navi Mumbai airport inauguration: The long-delayed Navi Mumbai airport and the upcoming Noida-Jewar airport for Delhi are poised to fundamentally redraw India’s air route map.
Haryana IPS officer's death: 9-page suicide note and liquor contractor link - What pushed IG Y Puran Kumar to take extreme step?
According to Haryana Police officials, the alleged cause of IG Y Puran Kumar's suicide could be connected to a corruption case filed in Rohtak.
‘This hill was never ...’: What caused Himachal landslide that buried a moving bus, killing 18 in Bilaspur
Bilaspur landslide: The bus, operated by Santoshi Bus Service, was carrying between 30 to 35 passengers at the time. The sudden slide buried the vehicle under tons of mud and rocks.
Coldrif cough syrup deaths: Could Fomepizole, a hooch-poisoning drug, be a lifesaver?
What is Fomepizole antidote? The timely use of this drug, normally used to treat hooch poisoning, helped prevent further deaths and stabilised some of the affected children, the doctors said.
Inside cough syrup ‘factory of death’: Inspectors find boiling chemicals, leaking pipes where Coldrif was made
Batch SR-13 of Coldrif syrup, the one consumed by children in Chhindwara, was manufactured in May 2025 and was valid until April 2027. It circulated freely in the market for months before the alarm was raised.
Explained: Why Mumbai's monsoon is refusing to leave and will October stay rainy too?
Mumbai’ delayed monsoon withdrawal explained: While this year’s delay might seem unusual, scientists point out that such late withdrawals have become common for the city. In fact, Mumbai has seen delayed monsoon retreats for six consecutive years.
Darjeeling tragedy: Why India's landslide warning system remains a race against time
While the India Meteorological Department accurately predicted the recent heavy rain in Darjeeling, pinpointing the exact moment a landslide will occur remains a formidable scientific challenge.
Cuttack violence explained: What sparked unrest in Odisha town, and why 36-hour curfew and internet blackout?
Odisha's Cuttack communal violence news: The government on Sunday night also imposed prohibitory orders in 13 police station areas. Police Commissioner S Dev Datta Singh said the orders will be effective for 36 hours from 10 pm on Sunday.
Sabarimala missing gold: What explains the disappearance from Kerala's richest temple?
The heart of the scandal lies in the "dwarapalaka" (guardian deity) idols at the temple's entrance. According to a report filed by the temple’s vigilance officer, the gold covering of these idols was removed and sent for re-plating in 2019.
From Asha Bhosle to Bachchans: Indian celebrities moving to court to protect personality rights from AI
Justice Arif S Doctor of the Bombay High Court prohibited AI firm Mayk Inc, online retailers Amazon and Flipkart, and YouTube from using Bhosle's voice, images, and persona without her permission.
Earliest exit in 23 years: What made Delhi's 2025 monsoon season so unusual?
Delhi monsoon exit: The monsoon arrived in Delhi on June 29, resulting in a season lasting 88 days. This was the ninth shortest duration since 2001.
What’s spewing lava from India’s only active volcano? 2004 Andamans tsunami fault line holds the answer
This is not the first time the Barren Island volcano has erupted in recent history. Similar episodic eruptions were observed in 1991, 2004, and 2005.
Karnataka's push on Almatti Dam height sets off Congress vs Congress fight with Telangana
The Telangana government is said to be exploring all legal options, including moving the Supreme Court, against the Karnataka government's proposal.
Brain-Eating Amoeba Explained | Symptoms, Spread & How to Stay Safe | Everything You Must Know
Brain-Eating Amoeba Explained: How It Spreads, Symptoms & How to Stay Safe Everything You Need to Know
Kerala is facing a serious health crisis as cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), caused by the brain-eating amoeba (Naegleria fowleri), surge. In 2025 alone, 69 infections and 19 deaths have been reported, a sharp increase from previous years.
PAM is a rare but deadly infection where the amoeba enters the brain through the nose, often during swimming, diving, or bathing in untreated freshwater. Early symptoms include headache, fever, nausea, and vomiting, progressing rapidly to stiff neck, confusion, seizures, hallucinations, and coma. Death often occurs within 1–18 days due to severe brain swelling.
Kerala’s health authorities have improved survival to around 24–30% using early diagnosis, miltefosine treatment, amphotericin B, and intensive supportive care. Prevention remains key: avoid untreated freshwater, use nose clips, boil water for nasal rinses, chlorinate swimming pools, and maintain hygiene. Awareness campaigns and hospital protocols are helping curb fatalities.
RTE Act: Why Supreme Court has 'serious doubts' on blanket exemption to minority schools
A division bench of the Supreme Court recently said, "The right to education cannot be deprived of substance and rendered a right without fundamentals”, while questioning the exemption granted to minority institutions under the RTE Act and referring it to CJI BR Gavai for consideration of a larger bench.
Rajasthan anti-conversion bill explained: Severe penalties, 'ghar wapsi' exemptions and political reactions
The new legislation is dramatically harsher, escalating penalties and introducing sweeping new provisions that allow for the demolition of properties used in conversions and the permanent blacklisting of organisations.
India’s monsoon extremes explained: ‘Blockade’ over Iran played a dangerous role
This exemplifies how the unexpected interplay between global and regional weather patterns can lead to extreme localised weather.
Explained: Why Gurugram chokes after every heavy rain while Noida keeps moving
Gurugram’s poor drainage and unplanned development turn even moderate showers into a nightmare, while instances of major waterlogging or traffic standstill are far fewer in Noida.
Bihar set to introduce digital Voter ID cards with security features: Here's how it will work
Once the ongoing revision of the electoral rolls is completed and published on September 30, the process of issuing these upgraded cards will begin.
