A loneliness epidemic is gripping the country, particularly among young adults, with one in five reporting they have no close friends. More Americans are dining alone, living alone, and spending less time engaging in meaningful social interactions. Political polarisation is at an all-time high, creating two completely separate realities, where people see opposing views as existential threats. Perhaps most alarming, deaths of despair—suicides, drug overdoses, and alcohol-related deaths—are still rising in the US, even as they decline in other countries. The most disillusioned group isn’t Trump or Biden supporters but abstainers—those who don’t vote at all—who report the lowest levels of happiness and the highest levels of alienation. Simply put, America is becoming wealthier but lonelier, more divided, and more distrustful—a toxic combination that keeps dragging national happiness down.

A senior manager at an Indo-American IT company, Dwaipayan Bhattacharjee, died by suicide after jumping from the 6th-floor refuge area of his Kolkata office. Police investigations revealed he was battling depression and under medication. CCTV footage and his gadgets are being reviewed to understand the circumstances.

UPI is set to expand globally as 12,000 merchants in Singapore will soon accept UPI payments. NIPL has partnered with HitPay to facilitate this expansion, enhancing the payment experience for Indian tourists. This follows partnerships in the UAE and Trinidad and Tobago.

A woman and her lover were remanded to judicial custody after being accused of murdering her Merchant Navy officer husband, dismembering his body, and concealing it in cement. The couple confessed and were assaulted by lawyers during a court hearing in Meerut.

Saurabh Rajput was murdered by his wife Muskan and her accomplice Sahil after returning from London to celebrate her birthday in Meerut. Muskan had manipulated Sahil by exploiting his grief and orchestrating the murder for months. Her parents have demanded the death penalty for her.

Eli Lilly has launched Mounjaro in India, a new once-weekly injectable drug for type 2 diabetes and weight management. Approved by CDSCO, it targets GIP and GLP-1 receptors, aiming to improve blood sugar control and aid in weight loss. Clinical trials showed significant results, underlining its potential in treating diabetes and obesity.

A woman and her lover were remanded to judicial custody after being accused of murdering her Merchant Navy officer husband, dismembering his body, and concealing it in cement. The couple confessed and were assaulted by lawyers during a court hearing in Meerut.

The BCCI has decided to lift the ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball for the upcoming IPL season after consulting with team captains. This makes IPL the first major cricket event to reintroduce this practice post the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision, made independently of the ICC, has garnered support from the majority of captains.

Eddie Jordan, former owner of the Jordan Grand Prix F1 team, passed away at age 76 after battling aggressive cancer. Known for his energy and contributions to motorsports and other ventures, his death was announced with deep sorrow by his family. The Formula 1 community and fans honored his legacy and impact on the sport.

Air India is in discussions to order 30 to 40 wide-body aircraft, including Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X models, potentially exceeding 50. The move is part of their transformation under Tata Group ownership.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts on March 22, 2025, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Former CSK player Subramaniam Badrinath recently mocked RCB on Instagram. AB de Villiers highlighted the tough challenges of winning the IPL and expressed hope that RCB, led by Virat Kohli, will claim the trophy this season.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex rose around 1,000 points intraday, Nifty50 crossed the 23,200 mark.

Indian academic Badar Khan Suri, researching at Georgetown University, was detained by US immigration authorities. His focus on global conflict zones has raised concerns about political targeting and academic freedom. His arrest follows the detention of another Indian student, heightening scrutiny over international academics in the US.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex rose over 950 points, Nifty50 crossed the 23,200 mark.

Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, rallied strongly in trade on Thursday. While BSE Sensex rose over 950 points, Nifty50 crossed the 23,200 mark.