Invested in US stocks directly and made forex gains due to depreciating Rupee? Know how to compute tax on forex gains and report it in ITRIndian residents investing in US stocks face forex gains tax. These gains are taxable as capital gains when US dollars are converted back t...
28 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
The green strategic partnership: India and Norway chart a sustainable futurePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s May 2026 visit to Norway — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over 40 years — upgraded bilateral ties ...
24 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Which country is known for its tulip fields and windmills?The Netherlands is globally renowned for its vibrant tulip fields and iconic windmills, drawing millions of tourists annually. These symbol...
21 May, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
15 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
One year after Op Sindoor, India keeps gates of dams on Indus shut, maintains position on 'unjust' treatyOne year after the launch of Operation Sindoor, India has opted to keep the Indus Water Treaty suspended, marking a pivotal shift in its po...
07 May, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Don’t waste a good crisis: India needs a body not just for putting out fires, but also for long-term strategic energy ideasIndia is facing one of its worst energy disruptions, with far higher dependence on imported fuels than in past crises. Today, the focus has...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
Actor who worked with Naseeruddin Shah’s wife turned to farming but ended up with Rs 2 crore debtRajesh Kumar has shared that he is gradually recovering from the Rs 2 crore debt he incurred after his farming venture failed during the pa...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
New Form 141 introduced for TDS filing: 4 existing forms merged into one challan-cum-statementThe Income Tax Department has introduced Form 141, a consolidated challan-cum-statement, merging four previous TDS forms. This new form sim...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Supreme court seeks views on MSP PILThe Supreme Court is examining a petition demanding minimum support prices for crops be set using a weighted average cost of production acr...
14 Apr, 2026, 01.17 AM IST
Portuguese Proverb of the Day: 'Past Waters Don’t Move Mills'—a Portuguese proverb to ponder upon timeless lesson in letting goThe Portuguese proverb 'Águas passadas não movem moinhos' emphasises the futility of dwelling on the past. It uses the vivid imagery of a w...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.16 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
Almost half of Bengaluru's converted agricultural land is illegal, and it's 90% in Karnataka, says reportNearly 90% of non-agricultural farmlands in Karnataka do not have the necessary legal approvals. This major issue has resulted in unauthori...
09 Jan, 2025, 10.36 AM IST
Karnataka may amend law to make land conversion easier to spur investmentsThe Karnataka Land Revenue Act, 1964, requires owners of farmland to apply for conversion to change the nature of the land from agriculture...
14 Dec, 2021, 11.34 AM IST
Converting land online? Prepare for a long waitThe new system has not led to the desired results with applications lying with the department for long. And, data show that citizens have n...
05 Feb, 2020, 12.29 PM IST
Karnataka gets a hassle-free land conversion systemThe new system launched on Wednesday, will put an end to the so far existing system that required the landowner to submit 20-25 documents.
20 Feb, 2019, 08.18 PM IST
Ease of doing business: Karnataka to cut documents for land conversion & simplify via online processThe State Cabinet took a significant decision on Wednesday cutting down on procedures, and making the end-to-end process online.
05 Dec, 2018, 10.30 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee wants total control over conversion of agriculture landThe issue came on the heels of the clash in Bhangor area in the southern fringes of the city where two villagers died while protesting the ...
27 Jan, 2017, 10.39 PM IST