₹50 lakh to ₹1.4 crore: How extending your PPF can add lakhs to your corpus and who should do itPPF maturity presents a choice: withdraw or extend for continued tax-free compounding. While government backing and tax benefits remain att...
Online gaming money tax dispute: GST to be charged on full value of the deposit, rules Supreme Court, know how it impacts the playersThe Supreme Court has settled India's online gaming tax dispute. GST will now be charged on the full value of player deposits, not just the...
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
Teen hacker who exposed CBSE portal flaws joins IIT Kanpur's cybersecurity hubFollowing his exposure of technical gaps in CBSE's on-screen marking portal, 19-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary has been recruited...
Best tax saving mutual funds or ELSS to invest in June 2026Taxpayers can save income tax up to Rs 1.5 lakh annually by investing in Equity Linked Savings Schemes (ELSS). These tax-saving mutual fund...
Income Tax Department issues ITR scrutiny guidelines: These ITR filers may face compulsory scrutiny in FY 26-27The CBDT has released new guidelines for compulsory income tax return scrutiny in FY 2026-27, impacting returns filed in FY 2025-26. Specif...
YouTuber Maridhas detained for posting 'critical' videos against TVK govtChennai Police have taken YouTuber Maridhas into custody in Madurai due to his critical commentary on the Tamil Nadu government. The Cyber ...
Suraj Hegde, secretary of All India Congress Committee diesSuraj Hegde, a prominent Congress leader and vice chairman of Karnataka's Guarantee Committee, passed away. He was 55 and succumbed to card...
Congress cold, others in Opposition warm to CJP protest at Jantar MantarA protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar has exposed deep divisions within the Opposition. While parties like AAP, SP...
FIFA World Cup 2026: Extreme heat and high humidity expected across several venues in North America; poses risk to players and spectatorsThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is set to face extreme heat. Several host cities, especially in the southern United States, will l...
Rs 20,000 monthly income from SCSS: How senior citizens can earn regular interest income for at least 5 yearsThe Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) offers a stable 8.2% annual interest rate, ideal for retirees seeking predictable income. To earn...
WATCH: Man with firearm arrested after two-hour police siege in Melbourne's Spotswood, witnesses narrate ordeal; chilling video insidePolice have arrested a man after a two-hour siege in Spotswood, Melbourne. The Special Operations Group was called to negotiate with the ma...
Court summons Naveen Jindal, ex-coal secretary in Gare Palma coal block caseA Delhi court has summoned industrialist Naveen Jindal and former coal secretary P C Parekh. This follows a CBI chargesheet alleging irregu...
Maximum 39% marginal rate of income tax applicable for these individuals in Tax Year 2026-2027Individuals and certain entities will face a maximum 39% income tax rate under the new tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027. This Maximum Marg...
CBDT tells tax officers to tighten scrutiny of unexplained income, assetsThe Central Board of Direct Taxes has directed tax officers to be more careful and consistent when using rules against hidden income and as...
Private hospitals drive surge in C-section deliveries across IndiaCaesarean sections are now the norm in Indian private hospitals, accounting for over half of all births. Eastern and southern states show p...
Punjab records 5,300 high-risk C-section deliveries under Sehat YojanaPunjab's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided vital healthcare for over 7,300 mothers and newborns. The scheme covered 5,300 high-risk cae...