Domestic rating agency Crisil Ltd on Tuesday (April 21) said it has received an income tax assessment order dated April 21, 2026, under Section 143(3) read with Section 144B of the Income-tax Act for the financial year 2022-23 (assessment year 2023-24), involving a tax and interest demand of ₹148.99 crore. The order was issued by…
Odia cuisine is receiving increasing attention in recent food discussions across India. It is being mentioned alongside some of the country’s most widely recognised regional cuisines. The interest has grown after industrialist Harsh Goenka highlighted Odia food in a social media post. Earlier, chefs such as Vikas Khanna and Ranveer Brar had also spoken about…
D Gukesh and Javokhir Sindarov are set to face each other at the upcoming World Chess Championships this year, where the Indian GM will be defending his title. Gukesh became the youngest-ever undisputed world champion in 2024, defeating Ding Liren. But since then, it’s been a downward spiral for him, and he has been in…
SBI Mutual Fund has become the latest fund house to impose restrictions on subscriptions into its gold investment products, joining a growing list of asset managers that have introduced similar measures in recent weeks amid heightened investor interest in the yellow metal. The fund house announced that lump-sum subscriptions exceeding ₹25 crore in the SBI…
NEW DELHI: An industry committee has recommended a nationwide shift to smart prepaid metering for domestic piped natural gas (PNG), calling it a “critical and forward-looking reform” for the sector.In a report submitted recently to Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), the committee said the shift is essential to address long-standing challenges such as…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd on Tuesday (June 2) said it handled cargo volume of 48.3 million metric tonnes (MMT) in May 2026, registering a 16% year-on-year increase. The growth was led by liquid cargo, which rose 33% year-on-year, and containers, which increased 17% from the year-ago period. For the year-to-date period ended…
Former Chelsea and Arsenal star Amy Carr dies at 35 after long battle with brain tumour (via mirror) Former England youth international Amy Carr has sadly passed away at the age of 35 after fighting a brain tumour for more than a decade. Carr, who once played for top clubs such as Chelsea F.C. Women,…
US higher education is undergoing a decisive shift as artificial intelligence moves to the centre of academic programmes. Northwestern University’s upcoming AI major highlights a nationwide push to blend technical expertise with ethical awareness, as institutions respond to industry pressure and prepare students to navigate both the power and risks of intelligent systems. Artificial intelligence…
With the ITR filing season underway, tax experts advise salaried taxpayers to review House Rent Allowance (HRA) claims carefully to avoid discrepancies and potential scrutiny from the Income Tax Department. According to S Ravi, Promoter & Managing Partner, Ravi Rajan & Co. LLP, a boutique Chartered Accountancy and financial services firm, one of the most…
Miners in Germany’s Neander Valley unearthed peculiar bones in 1856, revealing evidence of a distinct human type. Image Credits: Wikimedia Commons Picture a cave made up of limestone, wet, and dark, situated in the valley of Neander in Germany. The year is 1856, and there are people excavating through the sediment layer in the cave…
