Bengaluru founder says 'greed has no limit' as landlady demands 50% rent hike, then asks him to vacateA Bengaluru entrepreneur has shared his experience of a steep rent hike and subsequent eviction. He alleged that his landlady demanded a 50...
03 Aug, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Man was denied Section 54F income tax exemption as builder delayed villa construction by 4 years; Telangana HC grants relief, says taxpayer can't suffer for builder's faultBuilder delayed villa's construction by 4 years, thus tax dept denied Section 54F tax exemption to homebuyer; Telangana HC says homebuyer c...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
Can housing societies deny common facilities to smaller flats because of lower maintenance fees? Know what the law saysCan a housing society stop access to common facilities by residents of smaller flats on the ground of smaller maintenance? Know what the la...
01 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe next time uncertainty over the firing of missiles in the Gulf region makes you anxious, remember this: It is not the first time that gl...
30 Jul, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Zepto may hit pause on IPO; BigBasket’s losses riseQuick commerce company Zepto may defer its listing plans as negotiations over its valuation hit a roadblock. This and more in today’s ETtec...
29 Jul, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Save income tax when filing ITR for AY 2026-2027 by claiming Section 54 or 54F benefits if you sold land, house property or equity shares; Know howIndian taxpayers can claim capital gains tax exemptions by reinvesting sale proceeds. Section 54 and 54F allow exemptions for residential p...
27 Jul, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Why compact SUVs continue to dominate Bengaluru's used car marketBengaluru buyers favor compact SUVs due to city roads and monsoon conditions. These vehicles maintain their value better than sedans in the...
27 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAfter four days of relative outperformance, the Indian market is seemingly in trouble: Both the indices (the Nifty and Sensex) and market b...
23 Jul, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
From Hot Wheels to Funko Pops: Why India's adults are collecting toys to buy back their childhoodMove over, kids. Grown-ups have discovered the joy of spending adult money on toys, collecting everything from Funko Pop figurines and supe...
19 Jul, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Bengaluru man dies after head gets stuck outside hotel lift: He had been helping out his friend who owned the place; hotel owner among three bookedA 22-year-old man died after his head got trapped between the iron grills of a cage lift and the building wall at a hotel in Bengaluru's Ja...
17 Jul, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Rental growth in cities moderating after three yearsRental growth is slowing in major Indian cities after sharp increases. Mumbai is an exception, showing significant rent increases this year...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Prestige Estates Q1 sales bookings down 46 pc to Rs 6,579 crPrestige Estates Projects Ltd reported a 46 percent sales booking decline for Q1 FY27. This decrease occurred due to a high base effect fro...
16 Jul, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
ITR 2026: Common income tax return filing mistakes that cost employees lakhsA careful, timely, and well-documented filing approach can help employees avoid notices, interest, penalties, and refund delays while ensur...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Staying in a hotel, boxes at a friend's house: A Bengaluru man's house switch turns into a nightmareA Bengaluru resident faced a rental nightmare after two promising deals fell through. His family had to vacate their home and move belongin...
16 Jul, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Karnataka comes up with draft apartment law to mandate safety audits, streamline ownershipKarnataka has unveiled a draft bill to modernize apartment ownership and management laws. This legislation aims to replace outdated acts an...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Will consult apartment owners before enacting Ownership Bill: Karnataka CM ShivakumarKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar assured apartment owners of a new law. This comprehensive legislation will protect their ownership ...
15 Jul, 2026, 01.28 PM IST
Bengaluru landowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore LTCG, pays no tax; I-T dept sends notices; he contests and wins in ITAT BangaloreLandowner sells 17 apartments, earns Rs 11.8 crore gains, paid no tax, reinvests gains into 5 properties; tax dept sent notice; he wins cas...
14 Jul, 2026, 03.19 PM IST