Foreign investments in your portfolio? Follow this ITR checklist to avoid tax scrutinyResident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR) taxpayers with foreign assets or income must carefully disclose overseas investments, dividends and ...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Oman clarifies existing rules on foreign property ownershipOman's Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning has clarified that recent residency law changes do not grant foreigners expanded property own...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Lights, camera, AI: For entertainment companies, a prompt may come with copyright headacheIndian entertainment firms are heavily investing in AI for content creation, but a lack of clear copyright laws is creating significant own...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
The hidden reason global capital is looking beyond India for future growthForeign investors are reallocating capital away from India towards markets like Taiwan and South Korea that offer stronger exposure to AI a...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.32 AM IST
Who is Jonas Lauwiner? The self-proclaimed ‘King of Switzerland’ who claimed 110,000 sq metres of land for freeSwitzerland, a republic, now has a self-proclaimed king, Jonas Lauwiner, who has acquired over 110,000 sq metres of land without payment. H...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.40 PM IST
Rs 1 crore apartment becoming Rs 1.8 crore while selling is an illusion?: CA explains the hidden math of real estate profitsA property expert reveals a common 'math illusion' surrounding real estate gains. Many investors overlook significant expenses like stamp d...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Saudi Arabia introduces online portal for foreign property ownershipSaudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform, "Saudi Properties," simplifying foreign property ownership. This initiative, aligned with...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
What should Dubai residents know about new ‘flexi rent’ plan that will allow tenants to pay monthlyDubai is revolutionizing its rental system with the 'Flexi Rent' program, allowing tenants to pay rent in monthly, quarterly, or semi-annua...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Karnataka records 42% rainfall deficit, 826 villages face water shortageKarnataka faces a severe 42% rainfall deficit this year, leading to a significant drop in groundwater levels. As a result, 826 villages are...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.02 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
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Keir Starmer Net Worth: Ex UK PM's career earnings, salary, assets and investments explainedKeir Starmer Net Worth: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned after nearly two years, facing internal party criticism and a challenge...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
What is a Kill Switch and how does it work? The new technology aimed at making stolen smartphones worthlessUK telecom giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree are rolling out a new 'kill switch' to combat rising mobile phone theft. This technolog...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Not a Rs 1.2 crore flat in Mumbai. He spent Rs 63 lakh building a house on family land. Was it the smarter move?Ankit Pandey ignited a debate by opting to build a Rs 1 crore house on family land over a Rs 1.2 crore Mumbai flat. He argues that owning a...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
US Stock Market: Foreign demand for US Treasuries rises in April, led by Japan and UKForeign investors continue to show strong interest in U.S. Treasury securities, with holdings inching up in April to $9.352 trillion. This ...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Maharashtra’s leasehold land record overhaul to tighten realty deals scrutinyMaharashtra has ordered that all government leasehold lands be recorded in revenue records with the state government as the sole occupant, ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.34 PM IST