Sebi eases nomination rules for demat accounts, mutual funds. Check full detailsSEBI has relaxed nomination norms for demat accounts and mutual funds starting September 1, 2026. Nomination is mandatory for single holder...
29 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Claiming your inheritance by executing a Will: What legal heirs must know about nominees, probate and asset transfersExecuting a Will in India is often more complex than believed, involving numerous institutions and documentation hurdles. Nominees do not a...
23 May, 2026, 10.44 AM IST
Filing your ITR early for AY 2026–27? Why you should wait till June 15With the utilities for ITR filing for AY 2026–27 being available now, many taxpayers are planning to file their returns early. However, inc...
22 May, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
MahaRERA cracks down on errant builders; issues notices over 8,212 projectsMahaRERA is taking strict action against over 8,000 housing projects. These developers failed to submit mandatory quarterly progress report...
04 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Property or problem? The hidden legal traps haunting India’s property owners: Here’s how to navigateProperty ownership in India, once a symbol of security, now presents significant legal challenges due to unclear titles and disputes. Buyer...
14 Apr, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Buying agricultural land near a city? Key income tax rules you must knowAn ITAT ruling clarified that stamp duty valuation doesn't define agricultural land status for income tax. The tribunal emphasized that off...
11 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
No 'arbitrary changes' allowed in birth, death certificates: West Bengal health deptWest Bengal's Health Department has implemented strict guidelines to prevent unauthorized modifications to birth and death certificates. In...
03 Aug, 2025, 04.13 PM IST
From 'A' to 'Kh': Amused HC orders Ahmedabad Municipality to change child's name per astrologer's adviceThe father sought the name alteration based on the advice of an astrologer, who recommended the change for the child's well-being. Initiall...
28 Sep, 2023, 04.31 PM IST
Soon, use birth certificate as single document to avail host of servicesA new law in India will allow the use of birth certificates as a single document for various purposes, including admission to educational i...
14 Sep, 2023, 04.21 PM IST
Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill gets President's assentThe law will help create a national and state-level database of registered births and deaths which eventually would ensure efficient and tr...
12 Aug, 2023, 07.31 PM IST
NSE asks traders to stop using 61 nomenclatures like mutual funds“It is observed by Exchange that Trading Members/Authorized Persons are using words such as Advisors, Asset/Wealth/Portfolio Management etc...
23 Feb, 2023, 01.32 PM IST
Delhi government relaxes norm on purchase, sale of leasehold propertiesThe Revenue department has asked all registrar offices to allow purchase and sale of leasehold properties and the decision came into effect...
14 Nov, 2014, 08.47 PM IST
Housing society elections: Know your rights to challenge the position held by membersYou have the right to elect the managing committee of your housing society every five years. If your society refuses to do so, you can lodg...
03 Feb, 2014, 08.11 AM IST
Ayodhya: SC nod for tarpaulin change, don't disturb status quoThe Supreme Court today permitted the authorities to change the tarpaulin and ropes at Lord Rama's make-shift temple in Ayodhya.
25 Feb, 2013, 07.01 PM IST
- Cabinet Committee to decide on biometrics collection of all Indians
Days after voicing concern over the data collection process of UIDAI, P Chidambaram said a decision on who would capture biometrics informa...
30 Nov, 2011, 10.26 PM IST
- Goa bans land sale to foreigners
Those foreign nationals who are eyeing the booming property market in Goa should better do a reality check.
15 Mar, 2008, 12.51 AM IST
- How govt led from the front
To many oldtimers, the offices of the registrar of companies can conjure up scary images of dimly lit corridors, smell of paper mountains a...
11 Aug, 2007, 02.53 AM IST