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Quote of the day by father of economics Adam Smith: ‘Civil government, so far as it is instituted for the security of property, is in reality…’ – Warning about wealth, power, and societyAdam Smith, the father of modern economics, questioned who governments truly serve. While known for free markets, his writings reveal a dee...
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...
Wife refused to leave sister-in-law’s house after husband moved out; Delhi HC orders her evictionA Delhi High Court ruling has affirmed a woman's eviction from her sister-in-law's inherited property. The court stated that once a husband...
Actor Pankaj Tripathi's brother allegedly gets attacked in Bihar over land dispute. Police launches probePankaj Tripathi's elder brother, Vijayendranath Tiwari, reportedly got injured in an axe attack during a land dispute in Bihar's Gopalganj ...
Tenant wins tax relief on Rs 38.62 lakh sale of landlord’s property, received for surrendering tenancy rights; know why ITAT Mumbai ruled in his favourA Mumbai tenant received tax relief after selling a property he obtained for surrendering his tenancy rights. The Income Tax Appellate Trib...
NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
Investing abroad? These 7 costly mistakes could trigger an income tax noticeWealthy Indians are investing more abroad. However, they must understand the rules to avoid trouble. Mistakes like misusing investment rout...
'I didn't do anything bad': California Amazon delivery driver caught taking family cat off their doorstep, loses jobA Bakersfield Amazon delivery driver lost his job after being filmed taking a cat. Joshua Gonzalez claims the animal was his own missing pe...
Employee created a spreadsheet on personal MacBook to simplify workflow, but after quitting, ex-company now claims he stole it and filed a police reportA California employee says his former company filed a police report accusing him of stealing a “trade secret” after he left with a spreadsh...
Daughter becomes co-owner of family property via oral arrangement; she files tenant eviction case and wins in Supreme CourtA daughter, a co-owner of family property through an oral arrangement, has won a tenant eviction case in the Supreme Court. The court ruled...
For 13 years a builder failed to redevelop a 70-year-old housing society so a new builder was appointed, the old builder objected, but HC favored residentsThe Bombay High Court has backed housing society members in a redevelopment dispute. A builder delayed a project for 13 years, prompting th...
Landlord filed case to evict tenant but tenant bought 50% share from co-owner mid-dispute and filed partition of property case: HC gives no relief to landlord on eviction caseA tenant facing eviction for unauthorized construction and rent default became a co-owner mid-dispute. He purchased a 50% share of the prop...
Paying tax won't legitimise cash stashesThe taxman is tightening its grip on undeclared cash, with a recent tribunal ruling allowing the benami wing of the Income Tax department t...
Bengaluru property owners alert! Can you get mutation done without a Khata? Here’s what the law saysBengaluru property owners can face challenges with mutation without an existing Khata. While legally possible with valid title documents, t...
Azgaib Shaheed Mazar, mosque razed within Kashi railway station premises amid heavy security deploymentThe Azgaib Shaheed Mazar shrine and a mosque at Kashi Railway Station in Varanasi were demolished following a court order. Officials stated...
Inherited property through a Will? These 8 legal facts could save you from costly mistakes
Bengaluru property tax: e-Khata open house to be held on May 30, 2026 at these areas under Bhoo Guarantee schemeBengaluru citizens can attend an e-Khata open house on May 30, 2026. This event, part of the Bhoo Guarantee- 6th guarantee scheme, offers o...
Joint vs mutual Will: What Indian couples should know before planning the succession of their estateJoint and mutual Wills, while legally recognized in India, present significant complexities and potential for disputes. Experts highlight t...
e-khata established order in Bengaluru property administration, says GBA Spl CommissionerBengaluru e-khata: This digital initiative has brought structure to property dealings, successfully minimising issues related to unapproved...
Inherited property via Will? Do you need mutation in your name - here’s what law saysInheriting property via Will? While mutation records update who pays taxes, they don't transfer ownership. Courts permit mutation for heirs...