NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, with 32 amendments moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, including specifying that in case of buyback of shares, additional income tax on capital gains made by promoters will face a 12% surcharge.The Finance Bill had proposed to replace dividend tax applicable to buybacks and…
Sanju Samson of India (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Defending champions India national cricket team are weighing changes to their struggling opening partnership ahead of a must-win Super Eights encounter against Zimbabwe national cricket team in Chennai on Thursday. With semi-final qualification hanging in the balance, India are considering wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson as a possible…
Zohran Mamdani and Donald Trump (AP photo) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared to reference the newly trending name Zohran Mamdani in his speech. Mamdani, who serves as New York City mayor and stands at stark ideological and political odds with Trump, was nonetheless acknowledged by the US president.From the podium during his State…
UPSSSC announces application schedule for 115 posts under UP Pollution Control Board combined cadre examination The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC), Lucknow has issued Advertisement No. 02-Examination/2026 inviting online applications for the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (Combined Cadre) Main Examination (Principal Assistant/Administrator)-2025. The notification concerns recruitment for several posts under the Uttar…
The Indian rupee has been battered since the start of the US-Iran war, and continues to depreciate versus the US dollar driven by a multitude of factors. (AI image) The Indian rupee on Monday breached the 95 mark for the first time versus the US dollar. In fact, in this financial year, the rupee has…
Photo credit: X/@josephlunieOFF At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at the Citadelle LaferriĆØre in northern Haiti on Saturday as large crowds gathered to mark an annual celebration at the historic site, officials said.The stampede occurred at the entrance to the historic fortress, an early 19th-century structure built shortly after the country gained…
Vance, appearing on The Benny Show, said every movement has ādorksā while defending MAGA supporters and immigration record/ Youtube US Vice President JD Vance has responded to criticism from podcast host Joe Rogan, after Rogan described supporters of Donald Trumpās āMake America Great Againā movement as ādorksā and āunintelligentā.The exchange, which unfolded across separate podcast…
Hailee Steinfeld radiated joy and support for her ‘Sinners’ co-stars, even as she sat out the 2026 Oscars due to her pregnancy. The actress, expecting her first child with husband Josh Allen, shared a heartfelt message praising the horror film’s ensemble after it earned five nominations, including Best Picture. Her absence from the Oscars felt…
BTSC releases 1091 lab assistant vacancies, applications begin April 6, 2026 Bihar BTSC lab assistant recruitment 2026: In this regard, the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC) has released the complete notification for the Recruitment of Laboratory Assistants with 1091 posts overall. This notification was released on April 6, 2026, and includes all information related to…
CHENNAI: Toy prices are rising ahead of the summer holidays as the West Asia conflict pushes up crude-linked raw material costs, making the season more expensive for parents. Prices in some categories have already increased. Shabbir Gabajiwala, president of The All India Toy Manufacturers Association (TAITMA), said toy prices could rise 10%-40%, depending on plastic…
