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Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on social media curbs for kids

The petition, filed by Emerald Heights International School, Indore, and its director Siddharth Singh, seeks comprehensive safeguards for children using social media platforms.

Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on social media curbs for kids

The petition, filed by Emerald Heights International School, Indore, and its director Siddharth Singh, seeks comprehensive safeguards for children using social media platforms.

Donald Trump raised stakes in drug companies gaining from medicare exemptions, say Democrats

Investments in pharmaceutical companies on behalf of Donald Trump saw a significant increase after returning to the White House. His portfolio reportedly grew from $1.7 million in 2024 to as much as $56.2 million by late 2025. A large portion of this growth involved investing in stocks benefiting from exemptions to Medicare price negotiations. Notably, purchases included $2.55 million in shares just before signing favorable legislation.

17-year-old Miami scientist Gabriella Rothberg is genetically engineering tomatoes that taste like beef burgers and could provide iron-rich nutrition

Gabriella Rothberg, a 17-year-old scientist, is working on genetically engineering tomatoes to taste like beef. These tomatoes aim to provide iron while retaining the nutritional benefits of plants. The project is associated with Maddison Marshall, a PhD candidate at the University of Miami. Rothberg has documented her experiments on social media, showcasing the growth process of these tomatoes.

Panasonic reverses stand on Indianising top deck, offers key roles to expats

Panasonic has recently appointed Japanese executives to senior roles in its Indian operations. The company is restructuring its leadership back to an expat-led model after focusing on Indian leadership. Former executives, such as Manish Sharma and Sandeep Sehgal, have left the company, leading to significant changes in strategy. Panasonic has downsized its operations and streamlined its product offerings to focus on air-conditioners.

No meddling as 'middlemen' in forex conversion by banks: New rules forbid conversion of foreign earnings into rupees to detriment of exporters

The Foreign Exchange Dealers' Association of India (FEDAI) has directed banks not to convert foreign currency remittances into rupees without specific instructions from the sender or beneficiary. The move follows concerns that intermediary banks were converting dollars at unfavourable exchange rates, leaving small exporters and individuals receiving overseas payments with less money. Banks have also been asked to ensure transparent forex service charges and disclose currency conversion rates on their websites.

US imports turn costly in September, highest gain in four years: Labour Department report

US import prices experienced a notable increase in September driven by higher costs for energy products and various goods. This rise in import costs reflects ongoing inflation pressures exacerbated by the West Asia war. Recent data showed substantial increases in consumer and producer prices, broadening inflation beyond the energy sector. Supply chain disruptions have also been attributed to the prolonged conflict in the region.

Kolkata: Durga’s diversities add to the city’s joy

The famed creativity of Bengalis is very much in evidence at this pre-eminent religio-cultural festival. In recent decades, artists and visualisers have been tapped to create modern settings and contexts to act as foils to the traditional Bengali clay craftspeople's portrayals of Ma Durga and her divine brood comprising Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesh and Kartik and their animal mounts, not to mention the fearsome vanquished buffalo demon at her holy feet.

Kolkata: Durga’s diversities add to the city’s joy

The famed creativity of Bengalis is very much in evidence at this pre-eminent religio-cultural festival. In recent decades, artists and visualisers have been tapped to create modern settings and contexts to act as foils to the traditional Bengali clay craftspeople's portrayals of Ma Durga and her divine brood comprising Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesh and Kartik and their animal mounts, not to mention the fearsome vanquished buffalo demon at her holy feet.

Starshield curbs for Ukraine not ordered by Donald Trump, says United States

After criticisms from Donald Trump regarding Ukraine's actions, it was reported that Starshield services were restricted. A US official confirmed that no request for service reduction came from the president. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that operations had improved but were not fully restored. The disruptions in satellite communications posed risks to civilian lives during the ongoing conflict.

‘Katie, you don't have to do this’: Trump's new press secy on way out just days after rocky debut

How to remove bad smells from a refrigerator? Try these simple ways to keep it fresh and odour-free

Refrigerators often pick up unpleasant odors from spoiled food or spills. To combat this, maintain a cleaning routine and store food properly. Baking soda is a great remedy for absorbing persistent smells. Ensure that leftovers are in airtight containers to minimize odor transfer. Regularly checking for expired items is also essential to keep your fridge fresh and odor-free.