Norway fines man thousands of dollars for disturbing sleeping polar bear with ship's foghornA person in Svalbard received a substantial fine for deliberately disturbing a polar bear. The incident involved sounding a foghorn, which ...
16 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
UAE lottery: School watchman from Kerala among three Indian expats win Dh 100,000 eachA 44-year-old school watchman from Kerala has won Dh100,000, around Rs 26 lakh, in the UAE’s Big Ticket Series 289. Saidalavi Kariodan Vari...
16 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
NRI shares journey from Rs 10 LPA to Rs 7.5 crore net worth and 3 Mumbai homes after moving to Middle EastAn Indian NRI has shared his financial journey on social media, detailing how his career progressed from a Rs 10 lakh annual salary to a ne...
15 Aug, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
US visa for children: Minors of all ages must attend interview, US Embassy tells Indian parentsIndian parents must bring all minor children to US visa interviews. This rule applies to every child, regardless of their age. Consular off...
15 Aug, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
US to change key immigration forms from September 15, no grace period for older versions: What Indian applicants need to knowNew United States Citizenship and Immigration Services forms will be introduced soon. Form I-539 and Form I-765 will have updated versions ...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
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
India cuts windfall tax on exports of petrol, diesel, aviation fuelIndia has reduced windfall taxes on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel exports. The duty on diesel exports is now 24 rupees per litre, while...
15 Aug, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
From Varuni to bhang: How India’s ancient drinking traditions became a colonial tax machineThroughout history, ancient Indian cultures embraced intoxicants such as toddy and cannabis, weaving them into the fabric of religious and ...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
US governors, lawmakers hail bilateral partnership in messages for India's Independence DayNumerous American governors and state leaders have expressed their admiration for India's 80th Independence Day, proclaiming August 15, 202...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
US tops list of countries reporting attacks on Indians abroad in five years: GovernmentThe United States reported the highest number of attacks on Indian nationals abroad. United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom followed w...
14 Aug, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
NRI used NRE account to buy Rs 79 lakh property, got ‘unexplained cash’ tax notice; ITAT Ahmedabad grants full reliefNRI used money from his NRE bank a/c to buy property for Rs 79 lakh, files no ITR; tax dept sent notice for unexplained cash; he wins case ...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Trump White House says it's losing $19B-$26B a year in revenue as countries dodge tariffsA new US report claims countries route exports through third nations to avoid tariffs. This practice, known as transshipping, costs the Uni...
13 Aug, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Hidden risks of FCNR (B) deposit investment and leverage: Why high interest rates may not tell the full storyFCNR(B) deposits have become attractive to investors looking for significant returns in US dollars, largely thanks to government hedging st...
13 Aug, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
How should my NRI children disclose gifts received from relatives in ITR-2?ET Wealth Reader's Query: My two NRI children are unable to find a field in ITR-2 to disclose gifts received from relatives. The Income Tax...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
The Wealth Company launches GIFT City Fund to offer overseas investors India mutual fund exposureThe Wealth Company has launched an open-ended Category III AIF in GIFT City, offering eligible non-resident investors, including NRIs, a US...
10 Aug, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
AU$100,000 salary sounds like Rs 67 lakh in India, but an Indian in Australia explains the realityAn Indian man in Australia explained salary conversion differences to his family. His AU$100,000 annual income appears large when converted...
09 Aug, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Indian expat killed in gas cylinder blast in Dubai car showroom: ReportA 27-year-old Indian expatriate from Kerala, Shijin Paul, died in a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom on Dubai's Sheikh Zayed Road. ...
05 Aug, 2026, 02.28 PM IST