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…
When the Strait of Hormuz tightened, many braced for $200-a-barrel oil. More than three months on, that nightmare scenario is still nowhere in the picture.The disruption, which removed more than 10 million barrels a day of Middle Eastern supply from the market, had fuelled warnings of crude prices soaring to as much as $200 a…
Representative Image of serene Norwegian mountain cabins surrounded by vast wilderness (AI-generated image) Deep in the Norwegian mountains, a hiker can reach a locked wooden cabin with no road leading to it, no receptionist and often no phone signal at all. A single small metal key still opens the door. That same standard key works…
Harry Styles cancels ‘Together, Together’ tour in Brazil. (Image credit: Instagram) Harry Styles cancelled the concert in São Paulo, Brazil, on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, citing unspecified illness. The 32-year-old singer’s team updated fans about the ‘Together, Together’ tour, offering concertgoers who were precluded from attending the option to attend Friday’s show. Harry Styles cancels…
India is among the world’s largest economies, with its GDP nearly doubling in the last 10 years. Yet, when it comes to the strength of its passport, it doesn’t rank even among the top 50. Neither does China for that matter. The United States of America – the world’s largest economy – also sits at…
Shanaya Kapoor’s Telugu debut: Actor to join ‘Hanu-Man’ star Teja Sajja In ‘Zombie Reddy’ sequel – Reports Actor Shanaya Kapoor is said to be exploring opportunities in the south film industry with an interesting project.The ‘Tu Yaa Main’ actor is reportedly preparing to make her Telugu film debut with the sequel to the 2021 zombie…
Bank holidays in India can often be confusing, as they vary from region to region depending on the occasion. It is therefore advisable to double-check the holiday schedule before planning a visit to the bank, since branch closures differ across states and regions.In India, bank holidays are a combination of national and state-specific observances, which…
Bollywood actor and style icon Sonam Kapoor is embracing new motherhood with joy and gratitude. Weeks after welcoming her second son, the actress has shared a warm collection of family photos on Instagram, giving fans a peek into her growing family, what she lovingly calls “my three.“ Sonam Kapoor gives a glimpse of her family…