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These dehumidifiers remove around 30L of water in a day. (Amazon)Shweta Ganjoo is a Chief Content Producer at HT Tech. She has over 10 years of experience covering technology, during which time she has focused on consumer tech devices, AI, social media, gadgets, and tech policy, delivering authoritative and reader-focused insights across India’s fast-evolving digital ecosystem.She began her career in the early 2010s, building a strong foundation in digital-first reporting as India’s tech landscape rapidly expanded. Over the years, she has worked with leading media organizations including India Today Tech, Indian Express Group, and Techlusive, where she played a key…

Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved’s Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna (File Photo) Patanjali Ayurved, which is known for its herbal and other fast-moving consumer goods, is now set to enter financial services through a nearly Rs 4,500 crore acquisition.The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has approved the acquisition of Magma General Insurance by Patanjali Ayurved and Dharampal Satyapal Group, The Economic Times reported.The approval, received on July 28, was the final key regulatory clearance for the transaction announced in March.Who will own Magma General Insurance?Patanjali will acquire a 73.6% stake in Magma. Dharampal Satyapal Group, better known as…

Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination stalls over Trump IRS lawsuitHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.Todd Blanche’s nomination to become attorney-general stalled last night as lawmakers scrapped a planned committee vote.Key Republicans, senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, had demanded further assurances about the settlement of president Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Cornyn and Tillis have demanded additional assurances in writing that the ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ is dead and have pressed for clarification on the scope of the tax immunity deal.Cornyn has said he wants the administration to modify that piece of the settlement to make…

File Pic: Sachin Tendulkar and Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ajinkya Rahane’s decision to retire from international cricket on Thursday triggered an outpouring of tributes from some of Indian sport’s biggest names, with Sachin Tendulkar leading the emotional farewell by recalling the qualities that defined the veteran batter’s remarkable career.Rahane, who represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023, brought the curtain down on an international career highlighted by his calm leadership during India’s historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy triumph in Australia.Among the many messages, Tendulkar’s stood out for its personal touch, having shared…

There has been a large rise in the number of offenders being recalled to prisons in England and Wales having been released on licence, new government figures show.There were 51,419 licence recalls in the year ending March 2026, up from 40,259 in the previous year – a 28% increase.Although recalls in January to March were slightly lower than the previous three-month period, they remain well above historical levels.The figures follow government schemes to release a number of offenders early in an effort to ease prison overcrowding.The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) said offenders released on licence face strict conditions “and can…

Young professionals are increasingly embracing shared mobility options (Representative image generated using AI) MUMBAI : India’s intercity travel landscape is witnessing a significant shift as young, working professionals increasingly opt for shared mobility over personal vehicles, according to the IntrCity SmartBus Intercity Mobility Survey 2026 conducted among 13,320 respondents across the country.The survey found that nearly three-fourths (74.3%) of respondents are aged between 18 and 43 years, while 65.9% are salaried professionals, highlighting how the country’s most active travellers are driving the transition towards organised and technology-enabled transport.Shared mobility has moved beyond being merely an economical option to becoming a…

The Delhi government’s decision does not amount to a blanket clean chit to everyone who participated in the agitation. (File Photos) NEW DELHI: The Delhi government’s decision to close the chapter on further adverse legal action against individuals who participated in the Cockroach Janta Party-led protests offers significant relief to protesters facing the fallout of the July 20 violence during the ‘Chalo Sansad’ march.The order means that, barring those with criminal antecedents, participants will not face any further adverse legal action by police authorities in Delhi solely for their involvement in the protests, a PTI report said.For protesters who were…

Hospitals in FY 27 based on the Deloitte India Hospital Survey FY27 Outlook Bengaluru: India’s hospital sector is expected to continue its growth trajectory over the next few years, with patients likely to see greater access to specialty care, advanced technologies and hospitals beyond metropolitan cities. However, industry leaders warn that a shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, coupled with evolving regulations and reimbursement pressures, could determine how quickly these benefits reach patients.These are among the key findings of Deloitte’s India Hospital Survey: FY27 Outlook, which surveyed CXOs from hospitals with annual revenues exceeding Rs 500 crore and more than 500…

Chennai: Cholamandalam MS General Insurance Company (Chola MS) on Wednesday posted a dip in profit after tax (PAT) at Rs 86 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, against Rs 107 crore in the corresponding quarter last year.Its Gross Written Premium (GWP) grew 6.7% at Rs 2,130 crore in Q1 FY27 over Rs 1,997 crore during the year ago quarter, the company said in a statement. During the quarter, the insurer expanded its service network to more than 18,000 cashless garages and over 13,900 cashless hospitals, it added.Rajive Kumaraswami, MD and CEO Chola MS, said, “We remain focused on…

A police officer raises awareness among women on cyber safety in Puri Bhubaneswar: The Odisha govt has fast‑tracked the process of engaging specialised experts in cyber police stations across the state by finalising the selection of an agency to supply the required manpower.Last April, the govt had sanctioned the deployment of 170 specialists in information technology (IT), cyber forensics and financial analysis to assist the police in investigating cyber financial frauds.DGP Y B Khurania said the selected agency – a central PSU – will execute the project for the next three years. “The 170 specialised experts — IT professionals, cyber…