Want to own a residential plot in Haryana but worried about the cost? The Haryana government’s Dayal Jan Awas Yojna (DDJAY) could offer an affordable, government-backed pathway to home ownership through plotted housing in tier-2, tier-3 and tier-4 cities.Aimed at low- and middle-income families, the scheme covers cities such as Gurugram, Sonipat, Panipat, Jhajjar, Rohtak…
Indian-origin businessman ‘poses’ as CIA agent, woos Indonesian president to secure fighter gets deal, says report NEW DELHI: Indian-origin businessman Gaurav Srivastava allegedly posed as a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operative and established ties with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in an attempt to secure a multibillion-dollar defence deal involving fighter jets and other military equipment,…
Jude Bellingham’s heartwarming gesture to Gilberto Mora England star Jude Bellingham produced one of the standout performances of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16, but it was his touching post-match gesture towards Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora that captured fans’ hearts after the Three Lions’ dramatic 3-2 victory at the Estadio Azteca.A video of…
Mumbai University Defends AI Use in CDOE Psychology Study Material, Orders Inquiry MUMBAI: The use of AI in the content creation process of a study material for the MA Psychology programme offered by Mumbai University‘s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) has drawn criticism and ridicule from students on social media. The university, however,…
Music maestro Ilaiyaraaja has been very strong in protecting the ownership of his compositions, and this has led to many legal battles over the unauthorised use of his songs. The veteran composer has never accepted that his compositions may be used without his prior consent, irrespective of the venture. The composer, Ilaiyaraaja, who has been…
For centuries, India’s ancient banyan trees have been surrounded by myths and folklore. People often believed these giant trees had stood for hundreds of years, however there wasn’t any scientific proof because tropical trees like banyans do not produce distinct annual growth rings. However, researchers have now solved that mystery.A recent discovery in Bihar has…
India’s markets regulator, SEBI, aims to make it easier for investors to short stocks by nearly doubling the number of shares eligible for lending and borrowing and by cutting collateral requirements, two people with direct knowledge of the plans said. The changes are aimed at boosting the cash equities market and drawing investors away from…
Employees earning up to ₹12.75 lakh may have seen no Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) from their salary this year after the Union Budget 2025 raised the Section 87A rebate limit under the new tax regime to ₹12 lakh. However, that does not automatically mean there will be no tax liability while filing the Income…
Anvay Dravid (Image credit: SLC) MUMBAI: Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and coach Rahul Dravid, top-scored with a whirlwind 87 (67b, 9×4, 1×6), while Arjun Rajput made 76 (81b, 9×4, 1×6) to help the India Under-19 team put up a formidable total of 285 in 47.2 overs against Sri Lanka A…
File photo of KC Venugopal NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday hit out at the Vishva Hindu Parishad after the organisation wrote to the Ayodhya police over remarks made by opposition leaders on the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple.The VHP has urged police to examine the claims made by several opposition leaders,…
