China to tax offshore trusts as Beijing targets overseas wealthChina's new tax regulations taking effect on Friday will impose taxes on offshore trusts and their associated incomes. A twenty percent tax...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.23 PM IST
eShram platform worker registrations cross 10.8 lakhMore than 10.83 lakh platform workers had registered on the eShram portalas of July 19, Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha ...
24 Jul, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Parliament watch: 18,154 MSMEs closed till June; MSME jobs see over 16% uptick & moreMSME stress deepened in FY26 with closures rising sharply to 62,747 from 39,446 in FY25, impacting over 3.7 lakh jobs. As of June 2026, 18,...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
How China turned one of its toughest mountain crossings into an 18-kilometre tunnel with an artificial sky to keep drivers safeChina's Qinling Zhongnanshan Tunnel features an artificial sky to combat driver fatigue. This innovative lighting system simulates daylight...
23 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
US: Texas governor orders crackdown on healthcare providers in 'birth tourism' probeTexas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes. Six state agencies will probe healthcare provider...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
These 4 birth months are most likely solo travel enthusiasts, according to astrologyAstrology suggests four birth months favor independent travel adventures. February-born individuals seek curiosity and unique cultural expe...
23 Jul, 2026, 01.49 AM IST
Peace at border key to normal India-China ties: Jaishankar to Wang YiIndia's External Affairs Minister met his Chinese counterpart in Manila on Wednesday. Peace and tranquillity in border areas are a prerequi...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media accessAustralia banned social media for children under sixteen, effective December 2025. Britain plans a similar ban for under-sixteens by Spring...
22 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Snabbit, Urban Company lead push to organise India's domestic work sectorIndian startups are digitizing domestic services, offering workers better pay and customers flexibility. Platforms like Snabbit and Urban C...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
Planning a UAE trip? Here's how the 5-year tourist visa worksThe UAE has clarified rules for its five-year multiple-entry tourist visa. This self-sponsored visa is available to all nationalities for f...
21 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictiveTennessee accuses the company of violating the state's consumer protection law by knowingly designing a product that drives teens to compul...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
7 big income tax changes for 2026-27 that may reduce penalties for small mistakesNew income tax rules aim to reduce penalties for ordinary citizens. Minor foreign asset non-disclosures will not face prosecution from Octo...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea tiesSouth Korea's decision to fine e-commerce firm Coupang over a data leak has drawn criticism from Washington and raised questions about the ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Bengaluru Metro rail fines: From playing music to sitting on coach floors, you may have to pay Rs 2,500 for these violations in Namma MetroNamma Metro commuters can now be fined up to Rs 2,500 for playing music or videos on speaker, watching content without earphones, and other...
18 Jul, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
CCPA imposes Rs 1 lakh penalty on SpiceJet for using dark patterns on booking platformThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on SpiceJet for using "dark patterns" on its flight bookin...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
How a dispute over ecommerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea tiesSouth Korea's fine on ecommerce firm Coupang has drawn significant US criticism. This dispute raises concerns about Seoul's openness to Ame...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Maharashtra Motor Vehicle Aggregator Rules 2026 notified: From surge pricing to private carpooling to Rs 1 crore penalty, what changes for Ola, Uber, Rapido usersMaharashtra has notified new rules for app-based transport services, bringing aggregators under a uniform framework. These regulations mand...
16 Jul, 2026, 08.53 PM IST