Foreign Assets Disclosure Scheme 2026: ₹1 crore limit, 30% tax and December 31 deadline — all you need to knowA new government scheme will open on August 16, 2026, for taxpayers to disclose foreign assets. This one-time voluntary disclosure scheme c...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Mel Gibson: “You know what happens when you don’t take a risk?... – Inspiring lessons on determination, resilience, opportunity, overcoming fear and why growth begins at the end of your comfort zone by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and life’s challengesQuote of the Day by Mel Gibson: Mel Gibson’s quote, “You know what happens when you don’t take a risk? Nothing,” explores the importance of...
14 Aug, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...
14 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Actor Madhavan shares Coimbatore-based GD Naidu's 5 incredible inventions: From 1925 mechanical calculator to electric razorR Madhavan, who portrays G.D. Naidu in G.D.N., highlighted five inventions by the Coimbatore-based innovator: a 1925 mechanical calculator,...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Since 2004, Switzerland has covered parts of eight glaciers with white blankets; protected ice melted about 59% less, preserving up to 350,000 cubic metres a yearSince 2004, giant white sheets have been deployed over Swiss glaciers to combat ice melt by reflecting solar radiation and altering energy ...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Why Meta is paying for controversial content - and what that means for the posts you seeABC News Verify found Facebook had monetised Australian accounts described as having white nationalist, neo-Nazi or anti-vaccine links. Acc...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
France Heatwave Shock: What’s really driving the €15 billion economic toll?France faces enormous economic costs from ongoing summer heatwaves and drought. These combined direct and indirect losses are estimated bet...
12 Aug, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Insurer denied claim against workplace accident during lunch break; employee escalated the issue in Delhi HC and won ₹7.86 lakh compensation with 12% interestEmployee denied compensation as he lost his left leg due to accident at workplace during lunch-break; Delhi HC orders insurance company to ...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Motor insurance bills could feel the pinch as insurers crack down on third-party fraudMotor insurers are intensifying efforts to curb third-party claim fraud as rising court awards and more uninsured vehicles increase pressur...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
Your birth date may reveal the life lesson you keep coming back to, according to NumerologyNumerology assigns symbolic meanings to birth dates for personal reflection. Each birth number from one to nine represents a unique life le...
10 Aug, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Chinese proverb of the day: 'A one-inch error at the start can be...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on precision, careful planning, early vigilance, small mistakes, foundational accuracy and immediate correctionChinese proverb of the day, “A one-inch error at the start can be a thousand miles at the end,” explains how small mistakes can grow into m...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Explained: How BSE traded fewer contracts after CAS but premiums rose 75% in first weekBSE’s derivatives activity fell sharply in the first week of the Closing Auction Session, but higher premiums more than offset the decline ...
10 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Poland and Baltics shield infrastructure, fearing a Russian false-flag strikeBaltic nations and Poland are increasing security around critical infrastructure. They fear Russia may stage false flag drone attacks to de...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Gurgaon-based real estate company ordered to pay Rs 23 lakh compensation to buyers over delayed flat possession by Haryana RERAIn a recent ruling, Rera instructed Pareena Infrastructure to compensate two homebuyers with Rs 23 lakh for the extended delays in deliveri...
09 Aug, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
RBI proposes leverage buffer for branches of global systemically important banksUnder the draft directions, a branch of a G-SIB operating in India will be required to maintain a minimum leverage ratio of 3.5 per cent, a...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
'Blatant falsehood, malicious slander': AIMPLB slams Taslima Nasreen for remarks on madrassasThe All India Muslim Personal Law Board condemned Taslima Nasreen's statements about madrassas. Nasreen suggested these institutions should...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.01 PM IST