Bill Gates to testify in congressional panel's Jeffrey Epstein investigationBill Gates is set to testify before a congressional panel investigating Jeffrey Epstein's files. The Microsoft co-founder's association wit...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'When you don't have anybody to take care of you, then you could go...' - motivational lessons on self-reliance, personal growth and how to take charge of your own life by Oscar-winning actress of Silver Linings PlaybookQuote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: Her quote emphasizes the dual paths of independence: unchecked freedom or self-parenting through dis...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Epstein files reveal ongoing ties with this one wealth managerDespite the allegations surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, Bank of America wealth adviser Paul V. Morris maintained connections with Epstein for ...
28 May, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
High hopes dashed: UK cost-of-living woes snare PM StarmerBritons are unhappy with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government. Cost of living worries are high. Economic problems persist since 2008. R...
22 May, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Why CEA Anantha Nageswaran says India is facing a ‘Live Balance of Payments Stress Test’India faces significant external sector challenges due to rising oil prices, foreign investor exits, and a weakening rupee. Chief Economic ...
20 May, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
Ordinance issued to increase number of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38The government has increased the Supreme Court's judge strength. An ordinance now allows for 38 judges, up from 34. This includes the Chief...
17 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Maldives repays second $50 million Indian treasury bill: MuizzuThe Maldives has made a significant payment to India, settling a USD 50 million treasury bill. This move aims to reduce the nation's extern...
11 May, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
Ramp seeks to raise $750 million at valuation of over $40 billionCorporate card startup Ramp is reportedly in talks to secure another $750 million at a valuation exceeding $40 billion. This potential fund...
08 May, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Is Spirit Airlines shutting down after losing $500M lifeline— here's how Spirit Airlines collapse spikes ticket pricesSpirit Airlines is preparing for a potential shutdown: According to reports from the Wall Street Journal and other major outlets on May 1, ...
01 May, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
US national debt crosses 100% of GDP: America now owes more than its entire economy produces — and the $1 trillion interest payments alone now outpace the PentagonU.S. debt-to-GDP ratio hit 100.2% on March 31: For the first time since the ruins of World War II, the United States national debt has surp...
01 May, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Elon Musk wanted 'keys to kingdom,' OpenAI lawyer says at trialA high-stakes trial has begun over OpenAI's future. Elon Musk is suing the AI company, alleging it abandoned its mission to benefit humanit...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
Money gifts to NRIs are taxable from July 5, 2019, property gift tax rules unchangedWith the passing of Finance Bill 2019, NRIs will have to disclose such gifts received and pay tax on it as per the tax rules applicable.
01 Aug, 2019, 11.01 AM IST
Task force on Direct Tax Code to submit report by July 31: FM Nirmala SitharamanThe new direct tax code is set to replace the existing Income Tax Act.
18 Jul, 2019, 09.07 PM IST
Centre gets Lok Sabha nod to withdraw Rs 98.18 lakh crore from consolidated fundThe minister is scheduled to move the Finance Bill 2019, containing tax proposals of the government for the fiscal, for passage in the lowe...
18 Jul, 2019, 07.30 AM IST
Finance Bill 2019 becomes Act: President okays interim Budget 2019Tax deducted at source (TDS) threshold for interest income to be increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 40,000 per financial year.
22 Feb, 2019, 02.35 PM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned sine dieWhile Samajwadi Party MPs protested police lathicharge, TMC against the BJP over the Rafale fighter jet deal.
13 Feb, 2019, 01.41 PM IST