BJP candidate Satish Govindbhai Patel defeated Congress challenger and former minister Bhikhabhai Rabari by 30,630 votes. VADODARA: The BJP retained its stronghold of Manjalpur in Gujarat’s Vadodara district on Monday, but the sharp decline in its victory margin compared with the 2022 assembly elections could raise concerns for the ruling party despite its comfortable bypoll…
Quitting a secure, well-paying job has become a popular topic on social media, with many creators talking about choosing passion over a corporate career. But behind those bold decisions are stories that are often far less glamorous. One such account is now drawing attention online after a former Microsoft employee shared how leaving his dream…
What changes are proposed for offshore investment funds? The Bill proposes to rationalise conditions for an Eligible Investment Fund (EIF) so that fund management activity carried out through an eligible fund manager in India does not constitute a business connection in India. CBDT said the number of conditions for an eligible investment fund is proposed…
In Finland, some of the most attentive listeners helping children improve their reading skills have four legs. Across libraries, schools and even farms, children are encouraged to read aloud to trained dogs and, in some local initiatives, cows. These animals provide a calm and patient audience that allows young readers to practise without worrying about…
Arsenal’s Premier League title was confirmed without a final-day explosion, without a last-minute winner, without the kind of staged theatre that usually defines football’s grandest endings. Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth, the chase died on the south coast, and Mikel Arteta’s players became champions while watching another match decide their fate. Arsenal in 2004…
The row between Meta and govt over deepfakes and removal of PM Modi video is expected to continue for few more days The Meta row continued on Thursday as the company’s global team held further discussions with the government over compliance with Indian laws, a day after the company apologised for briefly removing a video…
“You can’t bribe them. You’ve got to beat them,” Trump said. US President Donald Trump on Monday said Washington was holding “good talks” with Iran and expressed hope that negotiations could lead to an agreement. However, he warned that the United States would resume military strikes if diplomacy failed.Speaking to reporters, Trump said there was…
Jared Isaacman (Image/AP) Nasa Administrator Jared Isaacman has reiterated his support for restoring Pluto’s status as a planet.Speaking during a US Senate hearing on Tuesday, Isaacman voiced strong support for reconsidering Pluto’s classification.“Senator, I am very much in the camp of ‘make Pluto a planet again,’” Isaacman said while responding to a question from Senator…
India’s digital precious metals sector has formed a self-regulatory body aimed at standardising practices and strengthening consumer protection across platforms offering digital gold and silver. The industry-led initiative has been launched as the Digital Precious Metals Assurance Council of India (DPMACI), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) created to establish governance norms, improve transparency and introduce common…
NEW DELHI: Government’s net direct tax collections grew 5.1% to over Rs 23.4 lakh crore in 2025-26, but missed the revised target set for the fiscal year that ended March 2026.In the revised estimates (RE) for the 2025-26 fiscal, govt lowered the direct tax collection target to Rs 24.2 lakh crore. The original budget estimate…
