Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
US economy expanded at solid 2.1% pace in January-March, government says, upgrading last estimateThe growth in gross domestic product - the nation's output of goods and services - marked a rebound from a sluggish 0.5% in the last three ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Gold prices fall Rs 6,000/10 gram in two days; silver tanks Rs 15,500/kg on rate hike fears. Time to sell precious metals?Gold and silver prices have fallen sharply on MCX over the past two sessions amid a stronger US dollar and rising rate hike expectations. S...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Laid off from a corporate job, how a woman used her savings to turn an abandoned store into a $24,000 dream festivalA Southern California events producer, Lauren Tetef, transformed a layoff into an opportunity, investing her savings to launch the Open Hou...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Weak monsoon raises food inflation concerns, but rate hike seen unlikelyEconomists are split on how a weak monsoon will affect food prices, with some believing falling oil prices will offset any hikes. Others wa...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Iran Prez invites PM Modi to state funeral of Ayatollah KhameneiThe function, delayed due to the conflict, will begin with the body lying in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla complex. The erstwhile Supreme...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Service output index to debut next month with FY25 baseIndia is set to launch the Index of Service Production (ISP) next month, a crucial new monthly indicator mirroring the Industrial Productio...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
India to release first-ever monthly index tracking services sector output from July 14India is launching a new Index of Services Production (ISP) to track the services sector's growth, mirroring the Index of Industrial Produc...
24 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Do taxpayers need to file two ITRs for FY 25-26 income? I-T Department explainsAY 26-27 and TY 26-27: Confusion surrounding the new Income Tax Act, 2025, and its transition from Assessment Year (AY) to Tax Year (TY) is...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Income Tax AY 2026-27: Even if your salary income is below Rs 12.75 lakh, you still need to pay tax for these incomesIncome Tax AY 2026-27: Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12.75 lakh annually may enjoy zero tax liability due to enhanced Section 87A r...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Best quote of the day by William Ernest Henley: 'So many are the deaths we die before...' Life lessons on existential truth, resilience, endings, unexpected losses, grief, heartbreak, broken dreams, human perseverance, personal growth and self-discoveryBest quote of the day by William Ernest Henley reminds readers that life is filled with emotional endings before physical death. The quote ...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.31 AM IST
UAE visa expiring soon? Here's how to check your status onlineUAE immigration authorities have streamlined visa validity checks via online platforms, a crucial service amid a 30-day grace period ending...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Seamless passport service serves as engine for prosperous, Viksit Bharat: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared passport delivery "truly democratised," highlighting its swiftness and accessibility. He no...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
India to change passport, visa service provider in UAE from July 1A new service provider will manage Indian passport, visa, and consular services across the UAE starting July 1, 2026. Al Hind Tours and Tra...
15 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST