Asian stocks today: Markets slump ahead of Fed’s interest rate decision; Nikkei trims over 170 points, HSI falls 0.3%

Asian markets fell on Wednesday, mirroring a sluggish session on Wall Street, as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision. The central bank is widely expected to cut interest rates for a third straight meeting, but all eyes are on the post-meeting statement, Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference, and the “dot plot” forecast…

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“Extremely frightening”: Arvind Kejriwal flags up 807 people, mostly women and children, gone missing in 15 days in Delhi | India News

NEW DELHI: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday raised concern over the safety and security of vulnerables after 807 people, mostly women and children, went missing in the first 15 days of the year 2026.He slammed the BJP’s much-touted four-engine government and said that the law and order in the national capital has slipped into…

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Why women need to prioritize higher protein intake in their diet

For women, protein isn’t about building muscles, it’s a cornerstone of long‑term health. Adequate dietary protein supports muscle maintenance, skeletal strength and metabolic health, especially as women age, enter perimenopause or post‑menopause. Researchshows that for older women, consuming more than the standard recommendation is linked with better muscle mass, stronger bones, lower fat-to-lean ratio and…

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Abhishek Banerjee presents 3 ‘dead’ voters at TMC rally; takes on EC, BJP | India News

Baruipur: TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee introduces three people, claiming that they were reported dead in the SIR draft rolls, during a public rally ahead of the West Bengal Assembly election. (PTI Photo/Manvender Vashist Lav) BARUIPUR: “I will make three ghosts walk,” said Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee as he ushered in…

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IMD warns of more heatwave days in many states, April to get above normal rainfall in the country, brining down temp in certain parts | India News

NEW DELHI: Many parts of the country may not be hotter than usual during April-June summer season due to normal to ‘below normal’ maximum (day) temperatures but most parts in east, northeast and coastal Peninsular India are likely to get two to eight days of extended heatwave duration, the IMD said on Tuesday.“Above-normal heatwave days…

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KVS NVS answer key challenge window closes February 4, download response sheet and check direct link

KVS NVS answer key challenge window closes February 4, check OMR response sheet online The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) have opened the final window for candidates to challenge provisional answer keys issued for the Tier-I recruitment examinations. The answer keys and scanned images of OMR answer sheets are available online,…

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Green salads are NOT as fibre-rich as many believe; UK surgeon breaks down why that’s not always true for daily fibre needs |

Green salads, not a fibre shortcut? Salads are considered the benchmark of healthy foods, and talking about fibre, salads are considered one of the healthiest foods. But the fibre in salads is often underestimated, and due to this, those people who are health-conscious may tend to fall short of their fibre intake. This misconception about…

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