As ‘doomsday’ nears for as many as 8,000 Meta employees, 10% of the global employees of Facebook and Instagram, workers are reportedly stocking up on free snacks, drinks and chargers.

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Supreme Court disapproved its own ruling delivered by a different bench that denied bail to Umar Khalid in 2020 Delhi riots case, saying bail should be a rule, “jail exception” even in the cases linked to Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

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Reese Witherspoon built Hello Sunshine into a $900 million media company after discovering no major Hollywood studio was developing films with female leads.

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As India battles soaring energy import costs and a weakening rupee amid global oil turmoil, a Monaco-based fuel technology company says it may have found an answer hiding in plain sight: water.

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Amid escalating tensions from the US-Iran war and soaring oil prices, India's Prime Minister Modi's recent visit to the UAE aims to secure energy supplies and foster deeper economic ties.

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#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnesses a cultural performance as he arrives at a hotel in Oslo, Norway

Empty cafés and pubs in Bengaluru have left social media users worried as they wonder why Bengalureans are spending less — is it because of the ongoing heatwave, or has the Iran war left residents feeling poor?

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‘Teenagers gain independence and now no longer need to borrow their parent’s phone, ask for OTPs, or send QR,’ Paytm said.

Here is step-by-step guide to activate Paytm Pocket Money on your Android or iOS device:

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Air India, Air India Express flights hit at Mumbai airport amid AIASL staff strike, flyers ‘stranded’ for hours: VIDEOS

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Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi knows a thing or two about turnarounds. After scaling Expedia Group, he took over from Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick in 2017, led the company through its IPO, and transformed it from an $8.5 billion loss-maker in 2019 to a business that netted $10 billion in profits in 2025. However, the battle-hardened executive now faces intensifying competition, rapid technological change, and regulatory hurdles worldwide. WATCH: youtube.com/watch?v=X2dsko

#WATCH | Oslo: Norway confers its highest honour- Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Grand Cross is the highest grade of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit. This is the 32nd global honour for PM Modi.

Soon after the oath-taking ceremony and tea gathering at Lok Bhavan, the new Cabinet, chaired by Satheesan, held its first meeting at the state secretariat and approved the implementation of four key promises the party made during the 2026 Kerala elections.

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Shibu Baby John, the MLA from Chavara seat, has declared net worth of ₹24.63 Crores in his election affidavit filed before contesting elections. Here is the detail of his net worth as declared in the affidavit.

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‘Bail Is The Rule’: Supreme Court Criticises Its Own January Verdict On Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam

In a rare and significant move, the Supreme Court has publicly criticised its own judgment in the Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam bail case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The apex court questioned the 5th January verdict that denied bail, strongly reiterating that “bail is the rule and jail is the exception” — even under UAPA.

This development has sparked fresh debate on personal liberty, UAPA application, and judicial consistency.

WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpvBuNzTdOA

#MintMarkets | Sumeet Bagadia recommends five shares to buy today

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Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, the second increase in less than a week.

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#MintMarkets | Gift Nifty signals gap-up opening, Vaishali Parekh recommends three stocks to buy today

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#MintMarkets | As the market is pointing towards a positive start, some stocks are likely to remain in focus on Tuesday due to their own positive/negative triggers.

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#MintMarkets | Indian benchmark indices opened in the green on Tuesday, with the Sensex rising 126.23 points to 75,441.27 and the Nifty gaining 25.35 points to 23,675.30 in early trade.

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CSK head coach Stephen Fleming believes that the transition from former skipper MS Dhoni to current captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won't be easy, but is confident that the latter can go on to become a successful captain in the future.

https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/ipl-2026-stephen-fleming-backs-csk-skipper-ruturaj-gaikwad-amid-tough-transition-period-he-ll-be-a-fine-captain-11779158369519.html

Ebola and COVID-19 are viral diseases with different transmission methods and symptoms. Recent Ebola outbreaks in Africa have heightened global health concerns and prompted stricter surveillance. 🦠

Ebola vs COVID-19: Symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention explained 👇
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