NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, with 32 amendments moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, including specifying that in case of buyback of shares, additional income tax on capital gains made by promoters will face a 12% surcharge.The Finance Bill had proposed to replace dividend tax applicable to buybacks and…
The individual accused by Vitaly through a viral livestream video has disclosed some information concerning the case. It is important to note that the case attracted significant attention because it involved the targeting of an innocent person by Vitaly. In his latest update, the man has posted a recording that sheds more light into the…
NEW DELHI: “India’s firm response against terrorism” was how Prime Minister Narendra Modi described Operation Sindoor while marking one year of the military action that pushed India and Pakistan into one of their most intense confrontations since Balakot. The operation, launched shortly after midnight at 1:05 am on May 7, 2025, saw India carry out…
Amit Shah unveils BJP’s West Bengal manifesto NEW DLEHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday unveiled its election manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls, making a wide range of promises covering welfare, governance reforms, security and economic development.Releasing the ‘Sankalp Patra’, Union home minister Amit Shah described it as a roadmap for building…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened the application correction window for the Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) and Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2026. Candidates who have registered for the examination can now make changes in their application forms by visiting the official website — exams.nta.nic.in/gat-bet.As per the official notice, the correction facility has been made…
NEW DELHI: Shapoor Zadran, one of the pioneers of Afghanistan’s rise in international cricket, is currently battling for his life in a New Delhi hospital as his family urgently appeals for blood donations.The former left-arm pacer is suffering from Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder.On Wednesday, is younger brother, Ghamai Zadran, shared…
NEW DELHI: A video recorded from inside the ill-fated cruise at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur has surfaced, offering a glimpse into the moments before the vessel capsised, as questions mount over safety lapses and alleged negligence.The footage shows the boat already out on choppy water, with two people seen hurriedly unpacking life jackets. Several passengers,…
The Reserve Bank of India has issued a revised Master Direction on Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), replacing the 2021 framework and introducing tighter operational, compliance and customer protection norms for wallet and card issuers. The updated rules apply to all PPI issuers and system participants, with a sharper focus on governance, transparency and interoperability. Non-bank…
More than 250 dogs found a fresh start after being rescued from overcrowding conditions in the UK, where the owners faced difficulties controlling their breeding practices. The RSPCA has identified a staggering 70% rise in such large-scale rescues, frequently linked to underlying problems such as mental health and financial stress affecting responsible breeding. The RSPCA…
Mumbai: Banking data for the fortnight ended April 15, 2026 showed a sharp contraction in deposits and advances after a surge at the March 31 year-end, highlighting the scale of balance sheet adjustments and exposing the window dressing in the system. Bank deposits fell from Rs 267.8 lakh crore on March 31 to Rs 261.9…
