New Zealand's Imported Hedgehogs Now Threaten the Native Wildlife They Were Meant to Help

‘Increase drug testing from 10% to 25% for pilots:’ FIA to DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav

India's senior living real estate market projected to reach Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030

India's senior living real estate sector is on track to hit Rs 1 lakh crore by 2030, driven by rising demand from aging families. The number of organized senior living units is expected to quadruple over the coming years. Growth will extend beyond metro cities, with new developments planned in Tier II and Tier III locations. Future projects will increasingly incorporate healthcare services and technology to improve resident outcomes. Regulatory improvements are also anticipated to bring greater transparency and standardization to the sector.

US Safeguard Tariffs on Quartz Products Pose Risk to India's Key Export Market

The United States has imposed safeguard tariffs on quartz surface products, a move that could significantly impact India's export trade. According to a Global Trade Research Initiative report, the US accounted for 72.5% of India's quartz surface-product exports in FY2026, making it the dominant market. India has not yet initiated a formal WTO dispute in response to the tariffs. However, India retains the option to challenge the US assessment during consultations, potentially contesting claims of increased imports and injury to American domestic producers.

Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan Singh a criminal, attacks BJP over support

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat publicly denounced BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, calling him a goon and a criminal. She criticized the BJP for continuing to back Singh despite outstanding sexual harassment allegations against him. Phogat also raised questions about Singh's accumulated wealth and alleged encroachment of land in Gonda. Drawing comparisons to earlier police crackdowns, she suggested that money is being weaponized to perpetrate atrocities against women.