Man was denied Section 54F income tax exemption as builder delayed villa construction by 4 years; Telangana HC grants relief, says taxpayer can't suffer for builder's faultBuilder delayed villa's construction by 4 years, thus tax dept denied Section 54F tax exemption to homebuyer; Telangana HC says homebuyer c...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
New Zealand announces major overhaul of seasonal worker scheme; changes from 2027New Zealand's Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme will see reforms starting in 2027. These changes aim to simplify recruitment and improve ...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
How researchers created a giant 3D printer capable of building an entire house in just 24 hours3D printer that builds a house in 24 hours: Researchers developed a giant 3D concrete printer for rapid house construction. This technology...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
NHAI to bid out 54 highway projects worth Rs 1.80 lakh cr in FY27National Highways Authority of India plans to bid out 54 projects this fiscal year. These projects will cover 2,442 kilometers with a capit...
31 Jul, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
In 1949, Australia began building the Snowy Mountains Scheme to redirect alpine rivers; 25 years later, it had 16 dams and 145 km of tunnelsAustralia's Snowy Mountains Hydro-Electric Scheme began in 1949 to address power shortages. This ambitious project involved diverting river...
31 Jul, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
Maruti starts commercial production at Hansalpur facility; capacity goes up to 1 million units per annumMaruti Suzuki has started commercial production at its fourth plant in Gujarat. This new facility will produce the battery electric vehicle...
30 Jul, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
Vedanta announces demerger of real estate business into new listed companyVedanta's board has approved a demerger of its real estate business. This will create a new pure-play real estate company called Vedanta Pr...
30 Jul, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Will government raise Rs 21,000 ESIC wage ceiling? Here's what Labour Ministry saidThe ESIC wage ceiling is periodically increased by the government. The last revision raised the limit to twenty-one thousand rupees monthly...
30 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Are you an NRI who sold an under-construction property? Here's what actually counts as your “Date of Purchase” for capital gains calculationNRIs selling under-construction property must use the allotment date for capital gains. This date determines long-term versus short-term ca...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
WB CM Suvendu Adhikari gives ₹5 lakh aid to families of 11 Sikkim tunnel victims, promises local jobsWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari provided compensation to families of eleven deceased migrant workers. He also pledged future em...
27 Jul, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Save income tax when filing ITR for AY 2026-2027 by claiming Section 54 or 54F benefits if you sold land, house property or equity shares; Know howIndian taxpayers can claim capital gains tax exemptions by reinvesting sale proceeds. Section 54 and 54F allow exemptions for residential p...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Three Indians died every week in Gulf workplace accidents between 2023 & 2025, MEA data showsMEA data shows more than 800 Indian nationals died in workplace accidents overseas between 2023 and 2025, with 55% of the fatalities occurr...
27 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
No international mutual fund open for subscription now after Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua FoF halts fresh investments. What should investors do?Indian investors now have no options for new international mutual fund SIPs. The Baroda BNP Paribas Aqua Fund of Fund suspended new investm...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Rs 2 lakh accident insurance to guaranteed minimum pension up to Rs 3,000: Key govt schemes like APY, PMJAY that help the poorIf you are confused by personal finance terms, jargon and calculations, here’s a series to simplify and deconstruct these for you. In the 1...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Cabinet to take up scheme for manufacturing of construction gearThe Union Cabinet is poised to evaluate a new incentive scheme aimed at enhancing the production of advanced construction machinery domesti...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Is government launching minimum pension scheme for all citizens? Ministry responds in ParliamentParliament heard that the government has no minimum pension scheme plans. The Code on Social Security, 2020, aims to extend benefits to uno...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
ITR filing: Claimed capital gains exemption? The 3-year tax trap that may trigger income-tax noticesMany taxpayers wrongly believe that capital gains deposited in the Capital Gains Account Scheme (CGAS) become taxable only on withdrawal. T...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.37 PM IST