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…
Laxman Sivaramakrishnan (2nd left) is congratulated by teammate Kapil Dev after taking wicket of England batter Richard Ellison (not in picture) during 1st Test at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, 28th November 1984. (Photo/Getty Images) Former India spinner Laxman Sivaramakrishnan has spoken about instances of racism he faced early in his career, including within the Indian…
Seth Herzog, a prominent figure in comedy on ‘The Tonight Show,’ found himself in hot water after a recent episode where a poorly considered joke about North Korea sparked outrage among BTS fans. His quip was perceived as an insensitive swipe at the iconic K-pop group, leading to a flood of criticism across social media…
Bihar Home Guard recruitment 2026 Bihar Home Guard recruitment 2026: Bihar is set to witness a large-scale government recruitment drive as approval has been granted for 13,500 Home Guard posts under Bihar Home Guard Recruitment 2026. The process will be conducted by the Home Department under the Bihar Home Defence Corps, with the official notification…
Road Accident in Uttar Pradesh: उत्तर प्रदेश के ललितपुर (Lalitpur) में स्कूली बच्चों को लेकर जा रही एक तेज रफ्तार बस सड़क किनारे पेड़ से टकरा गई. हादसे के बाद बस में सवार बच्चों में चीख पुकार मच गई. राहत की बात यह रही कि इस दुर्घटना में कोई बड़ा नुकसान नहीं हुआ, हालांकि करीब…
NEW DELHI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Wednesday warned hotels and restaurants of action in case it found them levying additional charges under heads such as “LPG charges,” “gas surcharge,” and “fuel cost recovery” in food bills.The authority issued an advisory invoking provisions of the Consumer Protection Act observing that such charges are…
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday hit back at Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner after he warned that immigration agents could face arrest, calling his remarks “disgraceful.”Responding during a press briefing, the White House press secretary questioned the basis of Krasner’s comments and criticised the tone of his warning. ‘Agents are helping, not…
NEW DELHI: With hopes of a resolution to the West Asia conflict rising, sensex rallied over 1,200 points in late session on Wednesday to close above the 75,000 mark again.As diplomatic initiatives to end the war between the US-Israel and Iran picked up pace, markets around the world rallied, crude oil prices slipped, and precious…
R Ashwin and Arjun Tendulkar NEW DELHI: A debate has broken out over Arjun Tendulkar’s chances in IPL 2026 after Ravichandran Ashwin said the youngster is unlikely to feature for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). With a strong pace attack already in place, Ashwin felt Arjun would struggle to break into the playing XI.Speaking about the…
Gwyneth Paltrow, the Oscar-winning actress long synonymous with her lifestyle empire Goop, is staging a compelling return to leading roles with a deeply personal project that resonates in today’s world of fractured relationships and self-reckoning. After more than a decade away from starring roles—focusing instead on business ventures and selective Marvel cameos, Paltrow steps back…
