NEW DELHI: India and France have amended the double taxation avoidance agreement which will provide for taxation of capital gains on the basis of residency of the company and deleted the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) clause bringing in certainty in taxation.The amending protocol modifies the taxation of income from dividends by replacing a single rate…
NEW DELHI: In an unusual introspective remark, Chief Justice Surya Kant-led bench of the Supreme Court on Friday said on several occasions the apex court passes sweeping orders unmindful of India’s social ground realities and without understanding their adverse impact on the social fabric.When a bunch of petitions challenging the validity of the sedition provision…
Divya Dutta recently opened up about her early days in the industry, revealing that she once had crushes on both Salman Khan and Farhan Akhtar—only to end up playing their sister on screen. Divya also shared an anecdote about her first meeting with Shah Rukh Khan, calling it nothing short of cinematic. She recalled tripping…
National Science Day 2026 theme focuses on youth-led innovation for Viksit Bharat Every year on February 28, classrooms, laboratories and science centres across India turn their attention to a moment that altered the course of modern physics. National Science Day is observed to commemorate the announcement of the Raman Effect by Sir C. V. Raman…
The Cascio siblings—once close to the Jackson family—have sued Jackson’s estate, claiming years of sexual abuse and sex trafficking beginning in their youth, with allegations of drugging and assault on overseas trips. The estate rejects the charges, labeling the suit a ‘money grab’ and pointing to prior statements from the family in defense of Jackson….
LONDON: An Indian-origin senior British diplomat has quit the UK foreign office, criticising it for being woke, stuffed with paper-pushers and underperformers and putting the “worship of international law” above national security.In a column in the UK Times titled ‘Foreign Office fails to put Britain first’, Ameer Kotecha wrote: “Our impotence on Iran and craven…
Ankita Raina in action (Photo by DLTA) NEW DELHI: A lot can be said of a coach not by how they react to a win but how they spearhead a team after a loss. Vishal Uppal’s credentials were tested already this week after a 1-2 defeat to Thailand in the ongoing Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie…
A 27-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder after three people were found dead inside a camper in North Carolina’s Robeson County, in a case officials have described as a “senseless and tragic” triple homicide.Deputies responded to a property on Melinda Road near Pembroke early Sunday morning after receiving reports of two bodies…
Triumph Speed 400 image used for representational purposes. Triumph Motorcycles is gearing up to expand its presence in India’s highly competitive mid-capacity segment. The company is all set to debut its 350cc range on April 6. The move comes at a time when tax regulations are playing a key role in pricing strategies. Why is…
Marnus Labuschagne (Screen Grab) The Pakistan Super League (PSL) had a controversial start on their opening day after an incident saw the regular white ball turn pink during the first match of the season due to colour transfer from the Hyderabad Kingsmen’s jerseys. The issue, noted as a first-time occurrence by Marnus Labuschagne which quickly…
