India to allow import of 3.78 lakh UK cars at concessional duty in first 15 years of trade pactIndia will allow imports of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger cars from the UK at concessional duties under a new trade pact st...
Paying rent but not receiving HRA? Here’s how non-salaried individuals can claim tax deductionSelf-employed individuals and salaried employees not receiving House Rent Allowance (HRA) can claim tax benefits for rent paid under Sectio...
RBI removes cap on NRI deposit rates until SeptemberThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily removed interest rate ceilings on non-resident deposits, allowing banks to freely mobilize overse...
US quietly allows waiver on Russian oil to expireAmerica's Treasury has not extended sanctions waivers on Russian oil. This waiver expired at midnight. President Trump has not confirmed if...
China's Z.ai GLM-5.2 tops OpenAI’s GPT 5.5 model on key benchmarksChinese startup Z.ai has launched GLM-5.2, a powerful AI model for complex coding projects. This new large language model boasts a massive ...
How NRIs, OCIs may benefit as RBI allows banks to offer higher interest rates on certain FCNRs, NREsThe Reserve Bank of India has temporarily lifted interest rate restrictions on certain NRE and FCNR(B) deposits until September 30, 2026. T...
UK regulator sets out conduct requirements for Google's search servicesThe first requires Google to improve transparency and fairness in how search results are ranked, while the second requires Google to allow...
France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in ParisFrance braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. ...
New tax regime: 7 ways for salaried employees to reduce their tax liability while filing ITR for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals can still reduce their tax liability under the new tax regime for FY 2025-26. Key deductions include employer contribu...
US-Iran deal allows Tehran to immediately sell oil: ReportAmerica will permit Iran to start selling oil and fuel immediately. This follows a memorandum of understanding to end a war. Sanctions on I...
Air India adds lower-cost ‘Basic’ fare on domestic flights; free meals not includedAir India has launched a new 'Basic' fare for economy class passengers on certain domestic routes. This option offers a lower price for tra...
Meta’s Threads crosses 500 million monthly users; rolls out Communities featureMeta's Threads platform has crossed 500 million monthly users. The company has officially rolled out its Communities feature, allowing user...
Musk's Starlink may face curbs on satellite data routing in IndiaIndia is reviewing Starlink's satellite internet plans. The government is concerned about data crossing borders via laser-linked satellites...
Bengaluru techie with Rs 18 lakh salary paying Rs 25,000 per month to wife as house rent to save tax, sparks debate onlineA Bengaluru IT employee's clever tax-saving plan is causing a stir online. He pays rent to his wife for a home she owns, aiming to reduce h...
RBI allows banks to lend directly to REITs & InvITs, caps applyThe Reserve Bank of India now permits banks to directly fund Real Estate Investment Trusts and Infrastructure Investment Trusts. Strict rul...
Thailand to launch new app allowing foreign travellers to register before arrivalThailand is introducing a new mobile application for foreign visitors. This app will allow travelers to submit their arrival details before...
IAS body seeks tougher rewards for tough postingsThe Central IAS Association has submitted recommendations to the 8th Central Pay Commission. They are seeking a review of policies regardin...