He could easily afford a 2BHK but chose to rent. 2 years later, a sudden incident made him realise the true cost of rental housesA techie's housing experience has reignited the long-running debate over renting versus buying a home after an investor shared how the empl...
03 Jul, 2026, 10.57 PM IST
Karnataka: MoS Karandlaje seeks ECI probe into SIR, alleges violations of ECI guidelinesUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje has urged the Election Commission to probe Karnataka's electoral roll revision, alleging widespread guidel...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Ritabrata faction takes over TMC headquarters, escalates battle for party's political identityThe Metropolitan office has served as the party's operational headquarters since 2022, when the TMC shifted there after its original office...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Techie served 15-day notice to vacate rented flat, sparks owning vs renting debateA finance professional's account of a friend forced to vacate a rented flat with just 15 days' notice, despite being financially capable of...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
EPFO's New PF Rules Explained: Faster withdrawals, three-day settlement and other key changesEPFO Rule Changes Explained: The Centre has revamped EPF rules, promising faster claim settlements within three days for withdrawals and 20...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Landlord entitled to higher rent if tenant overstays even after seeking more time to vacate property in this situationDelhi High Court ruled that tenants overstaying their lease must pay increased rent as per the agreement, even if they temporarily requeste...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
Voter ID, PAN card and 13 documents weren't enough: Man fails to prove Indian citizenship in High Court; here's whyThe Gauhati High Court has upheld a foreigners tribunal's declaration against Aminul Hoque, a day labourer from Guwahati, after finding tha...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Property management platform Crib acquires rent financing company CirclePeCrib, a property management platform for co-living spaces, has acquired rent financing company CirclePe. This strategic move integrates emb...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.31 PM IST
France changes housing aid rules for international students: Here's what to knowFrance is set to discontinue housing aid for non-EU/EEA/Swiss international students without scholarships from July 1, 2026, as part of bud...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Gurugram startup founder explains why he pays Rs 2.5 lakh rent despite having a free family home in DelhiA Gurugram-based startup founder is paying Rs 2.5 lakh monthly rent, opting for convenience and productivity over free accommodation at his...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
'It costs Rs 1.5 lakh a month just to exist': Indian-origin man asks if Rs 4.6 lakh is enough in BengaluruAn Indian-origin man's detailed monthly budget for relocating to North Bengaluru after 15 years in the US has sparked a lively Reddit discu...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Rs 30 lakh rent accepted; free family home rejected to build a marriage and career. How living away from parents helps this founderA LinkedIn post by Gurugram-based founder Rohan Dhawan has sparked widespread discussion after he revealed that he pays nearly Rs 30 lakh i...
26 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Expert explains how fitment factor may reach 2.10; check salary hike calculationCentral government employees and pensioners are eagerly awaiting the 8th Pay Commission's report, with discussions around the crucial fitme...
25 Jun, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
8th Pay Commission HRA changes: 5 employee bodies recommend house rent allowance up to 40%; check details8th pay commission proposals: Central government employees are urging the 8th Pay Commission to significantly hike House Rent Allowance (HR...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST