AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: A bounced cheque feels like a banking hassle, but legally it can be a criminal offence. Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 can turn a dishonoured cheque into a court case and, for some, a jail sentence.What is Section 138?Section 138 deals with a…
FSSAI calls to ban non-milk products under label Is your paneer really paneer? The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed changes that could stop products made with non-dairy ingredients from being sold or marketed as “Paneer”.The proposed amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011,…
The company said the land could be used as an aggregate quarry before the easement. (Representational AI photo) A Georgia landowner claimed a $23 million charitable tax deduction after donating a conservation easement over 103 acres of land. The valuation was based on the argument that the property’s ‘highest and best use’ before the easement…
Germany is seeking US approval to manufacture advanced Patriot air-defence interceptors on its own soil, as rising demand and depleted stocks put pressure on the global supply of the missiles.According to Defense News, German defence minister Boris Pistorius said Germany has offered to manufacture US weapons in Europe, including Patriot interceptors, as part of efforts…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday said the manufacturing of defence equipment in Uttar Pradesh was a sign of the transformation taking place in the state and across India, claiming that BrahMos missiles manufactured in UP were “giving Pakistan sleepless nights”.Addressing the UP International Trade Show 2026 in Greater Noida, Shah said…
The Anduril FQ-44 Fury is an American multirole unmanned fighter aircraft with loyal wingman capabilities. (Image credit: US DoW) The book on air combat is being rewritten as the US Air Force is now operationally experimenting with Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). These remotely piloted aircraft are designed to fly in support of manned fighters to…
AI generated image used for representative purpose NEW DELHI: The Chandigarh state consumer commission has enhanced compensation awarded to a 73-year-old senior citizen after a retiring room booked at Chittorgarh railway station did not have the Western toilet promised on the IRCTC portal. The commission increased the compensation from Rs 3,000 to Rs 20,000 and…
Amazon Prime refund eligibility expanded to more customers; company to start giving up to $200 from October 1; new changes remove need to file claims The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expanded the eligibility of Amazon Prime customers who will get refunds of up to $200. Following the landmark $2.5 billion settlement reached by the…
The plea also seeks a SIT inquiry into the alleged deletion of 13 crore voters from electoral rolls. NEW DELHI: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged unilateral decisions taken in connection with the Election Commission (ECI) electoral roll revision exercise, including the Special…
There are no limits to what a well-planned project cannot achieve and researchers in Colorado have proven it right. They have managed to make a rooftop with solar panels produce electricity while also growing the world’s most expensive spice and generating extra income.Colorado State University researchers report that saffron, grown beneath solar panels rated at…
