AI-Driven Changes at Work Taking a Psychological Toll on Workers, a New Study Finds
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AI-Driven Changes at Work Taking a Psychological Toll on Workers, a New Study Finds

A global study has found that work is now in a state of constant change due to rapid technological advances, with India feeling this more acutely, as roles, tools and expectations keep changing all at once. As workers are having to adjust, the pressure shows in how they feel, with 67 percent in India saying they are anxious about becoming obsolete.

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The India Thread in the Epstein Files: Everything That’s Been Documented
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The India Thread in the Epstein Files: Everything That’s Been Documented

The documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, a U.S. financier who built a network of relationships with political leaders, business figures and public personalities, contain several references involving India, including instances of direct contact between Epstein and Indian political and business figures. Here is a clear account of what the Epstein files say about India and how to read those references.

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Predators Have Used Roblox to Groom Children for Sexual Abuse
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Predators Have Used Roblox to Groom Children for Sexual Abuse

The Roblox gaming platform, widely used by children under 13 and estimated to have tens of millions of users in India, has come under increasing legal and regulatory scrutiny following documented cases in which its social features have been used by predators to groom children for sexual abuse. Children and parents in India, one of Roblox’s fastest growing markets, need to take note and act to protect themselves.

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Iran War: Costs Rising in India After 4 Weeks, Impact May Grow if It Continues
NB, News Briefings, March 2026 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, March 2026 Vishal Arora

Iran War: Costs Rising in India After 4 Weeks, Impact May Grow if It Continues

Over the past four weeks, the war in West Asia has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and increased the cost of raw materials and components used not only in fuel, but also in medicines, plastics and packaged goods in India. If the war continues for two more months, the impact is likely to become much harsher and more widespread in household expenses and access to essential services, as seen in many countries around the world during earlier conflicts.

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India Holds Oil Reserves for Only 9.5 Days of Demand Amid Gulf Supply Risks
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India Holds Oil Reserves for Only 9.5 Days of Demand Amid Gulf Supply Risks

India’s strategic petroleum reserves can cover only about 9.5 days of national crude oil demand if the reserves are filled to their maximum capacity, according to a government response obtained through the Right to Information law. The disclosure places India at the lower end of energy preparedness at a time of heightened supply risks linked to the ongoing Iran war.

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Your Happiness Depends on How Good Your Government Is, a Report Suggests
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Your Happiness Depends on How Good Your Government Is, a Report Suggests

Finland stands first again in the World Happiness Report 2026, while Afghanistan sits at the bottom of the ranking. India is placed 116th among the 147 countries included in the report. The countries at the top and bottom of the report, based on how people rate their own lives, help explain why people in some societies report greater satisfaction with their lives than those in others.

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Behind the Growing Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
NB, News Briefings, January 2026 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, January 2026 Vishal Arora

Behind the Growing Attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

A Hindu businessman was attacked by a mob in Bangladesh’s Shariatpur district on 31 December 2025. He was beaten with sharp weapons, doused in petrol and set on fire. This was the third such attack in a month, part of a larger pattern of violence against religious minorities since the fall of the previous government. The incident shows that the interim administration has failed to enforce the rule of law in cases involving political or communal violence. That failure has left the country’s transition in a dangerously exposed state.

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Why Delhi’s Deadly Air Suits Big Business
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Why Delhi’s Deadly Air Suits Big Business

As pollution levels in Delhi trigger emergency measures once again this December, the public is told the usual causes: crop burning, vehicle emissions and weather. But a far more persistent source of pollution continues throughout the year, worsens the crisis each winter, and is enabled by government policy. It comes from coal power plants operating within 300 kilometres of the city.

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Bhutan’s Rising Debt Crisis Tied to India-Funded Hydropower Projects

Bhutan’s Rising Debt Crisis Tied to India-Funded Hydropower Projects

At the 70th birth anniversary of Bhutan’s Fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Ngultrum 40-billion (roughly $450 million) line of credit for infrastructure and energy development. While the move signalled strong bilateral ties, an uncomfortable truth lies behind the public warmth. Bhutan’s dependence on Indian-funded hydropower has locked it into an escalating debt trap.

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New Global Study May Transform Mental Illness Treatment by Studying Causes
NB, News Briefings, November 2025 Vishal Arora NB, News Briefings, November 2025 Vishal Arora

New Global Study May Transform Mental Illness Treatment by Studying Causes

A major research project in the U.K. is studying why serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder happen, so that new, safer treatments can be developed. It involves collecting detailed data from 600 people and sharing it with scientists around the world to change how these illnesses are understood, diagnosed and treated.

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