At present, foreign investors are required to pay a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on listed equities and bonds held for more than a year. (AI image) In a bid to stem foreign capital outflow amid the Middle East crisis, the government is looking to do away with capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors’…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal government on Monday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till July 1.Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.West Bengal’s Covid-19 tally rose to 14,61,257 on Sunday as 3,984 more people tested positive for the infection, while 84 fresh fatalities pushed the state’s coronavirus…
A dead star is “pulsing” every 20 days, pointing to Einstein’s theory. Image credit – Gemini Black holes are famous for hiding secrets. Scientists have discovered a periodic signal originating from what was once a star destroyed by a black hole. The signal repeats itself once every 20 days in the form of pulsations, suggesting…
TRIGGER WARNING: This article includes references to sexual abuse.Singer Swagatha S Krishnan has shared a deeply disturbing account of abuse. The singer said the experience forced her to leave Chennai and rebuild her life in Rishikesh.Known for songs like Yeno Pennae and Kaadhal Kanmani, she spoke about the incident in a recent interview. Allegations of…
“Why do I have to sleep at 9?” “But why can’t I wear this?” “How do you know that’s true?” “I don’t agree.” If you’re a parent, you’ve probably heard some version of these questions almost daily. And if you’re being honest, you’ve likely answered at least one of them with, “Because I said so.”…
The stock market witnessed notable movements today as several stocks stood out with significant gains and losses. Among the top gainers, Interglobe Aviation Ltd, Asian Paints Ltd and Tech Mahindra Ltd surged sharply, driven by positive sectoral trends, or favorable market sentiment. These stocks outperformed broader indices, attracting investor interest and heavy trading volumes.On the…
PM Modi with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed their commitment to an early convening of the next Quad Leaders’ Summit and underlined the importance of ensuring unimpeded freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz in a joint statement.With both countries heavily…
Amitabh Bachchan has once again become the centre of online discussion after sharing a cryptic message on X that left fans confused and curious.The veteran actor posted the message during the early hours of May 21, 2026. Like his earlier posts, the tweet carried his signature numbering style using the letter “T.” His post read,…
A 69-year-old Florida man has been arrested after allegedly posting a threatening comment on Facebook about participants at a “No Kings” protest.According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Joseph McClain was taken into custody following a tip-off about a social media post referring to protestors on the Matlacha Pass Bridge as “AR-15 practice time.” Deputies…
UP Board to reopen portal for Class 12 practical marks The Board of Secondary Education Uttar Pradesh (UPMSP) has announced a special two-day window on April 6 and 7, 2026, to allow schools to upload pending Class 12 (Intermediate) practical examination marks, after lapses in internal submissions impacted thousands of students.According to an official release…
