Democratic socialists surge in mayoral races across the country as anti-Trump fervor risesA new wave of progressive leaders is winning mayoral races in major US cities. Candidates like Janeese Lewis George in Washington D.C. and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
Pentagon tells US lawmakers it needs $80 billion for Iran war and other bills, WSJ reportsThe US Defense Department requires eighty billion dollars to cover expenses from the Iran war and other non-war related bills. A larger fun...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Ageing EVMs, more booths: EC seeks Rs 500 crore ahead of 2029 pollsThe Election Commission of India is preparing for the 2029 general elections. It needs over ₹500 crore to buy new electronic voting machine...
19 Jun, 2026, 12.26 AM IST
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...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
Credit flow to bottom tier slows as microfinance lenders turn to safer borrowers: SIDBI-EquifaxCredit access for bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers in India has slowed as microfinance lenders turn cautious after two years of asset qualit...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
91% of Indian crypto investors avoid panic trading during market volatility: MudrexA Mudrex survey of over 6,000 active crypto traders found that 91% of Indian investors avoid panic trading during market volatility, opting...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Quote of the day by Michelle Obama: 'When they go low, we go high'. Former First Lady on how one should react when facing hateful language or being bulliedMichelle Obama's enduring "go high" mantra, emphasising dignity over negativity, resurfaced amid Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebrations....
17 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
SC seeks ECI, Centre responses on plea against Aadhaar use beyond identity proofThe Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification. The petition argues its use for citizensh...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
Will Rs 32 lakh EPF corpus withdrawal be tax-free? Are there better options than withdrawing?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I contributed to EPF until 2021 while working at an MNC. Since moving to a startup in 2022 that doesn’t offer PF,...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.52 AM IST
Trump's Iran accord offers exit from war and fresh political risksA landmark agreement has been reached between the Trump administration and Iran to end their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Trump has surrendered to Iran, claims conservative influencer as Tehran experts within Republican Party trash war agreement to reopen Strait of HormuzU.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Trump ally who advocated for the war, said in a Sunday X post he was "somewhat concerned" that Iran's descri...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.22 AM IST
From reducing stock, MF holdings to evaluating your assets: Use this 8-point checklist to simplify finances after retirementYou may not need a long list of investments. Close bank and investment accounts that you no longer need. Reduce your stock and mutual fund ...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Oswal Pumps shares gain 6% on 63 MW rooftop solar project win, eyes Rs 500 crore revenue opportunityOswal Pumps has secured 63 MW rooftop solar projects in Bihar under the PM Surya Ghar scheme, awarded by NBPDCL and SBPDCL, creating over R...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Swiss reject population cap in referendum, avoiding EU clash and cheering businessSwiss voters have rejected a proposal to limit the nation's population to 10 million. The decision prioritizes economic stability and conti...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
Assam tightens Aadhaar card rules to curb infiltrationAssam's government has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals over 18 years old. This measure aims to prevent illegal immigra...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Assam Cabinet decides to stop Aadhaar issuance to those aged above 18: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Aadhaar cards will not be issued to individuals above 18 to prevent illegal immigra...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
PNB, Ujjivan raise FCNR deposit ratesPunjab National Bank and Ujjivan Small Finance Bank have raised interest rates on FCNR(B) USD deposits for Non-Resident Indians. This move ...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.45 PM IST