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As the Sun transitions into Virgo on September 17, 2026, the focus will shift towards effective financial planning and the cultivation of skills. According to numerology, the Number 9 energy suggests that financial luck arises from well-informed choices. Those born under Number 1 may discover leadership paths that could lead to profit, whereas Number 5…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 8th International Tax Conference in Bengaluru. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said India has renegotiated its tax treaties with Mauritius, Singapore and Cyprus to restore the country’s right to tax capital gains arising from investments in India at the source.Speaking about India’s tax policy and international taxation framework,…
Raising the limit to Rs 25,000 will bring a sizeable number of employees earning between Rs15,000 and Rs 25,000 within the statutory social security system. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the Ministry of Labour & Employment’s proposal to increase the wage ceiling for mandatory coverage under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) from Rs…
KOLKATA: With the Indian men’s hockey team preparing to defend its Asian Games title, former captain and goalkeeper PR Sreejesh believes the next two years will be crucial not just for winning in Asia but for building a team capable of challenging the world’s best at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Sreejesh said the period following…
Egypt is testing a farming system that puts solar panels above crops instead of using separate land for agriculture and electricity generation. Known as agrivoltaics, the approach is being piloted at Habiba Farm in Nuweiba, South Sinai, where elevated panels provide partial shade while crops continue growing underneath. The project is designed for Egypt’s harsh…
Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri to headline ‘College Fest’ after ‘Farrey,’ alongside Ashish Chanchlani, zombie comedy drama has already wrapped filming Salman Khan’s niece Alizeh Agnihotri is set to headline her second feature film with The Viral Fever’s upcoming zombie movie College Fest. The project, which reportedly brings together a college setting and the zombie…
The simple batter trick that helps make perfect chillas every time Few breakfast disappointments sting quite like watching a perfectly good besan chilla fall apart the moment you try to flip it. One second you have a smooth golden circle setting nicely in the pan, and the next you are looking at a torn, crumpled…
MDR kicks in from October 15 NEW DELHI: National Payments Corporation of India on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, with an overall cap of Rs 300, and a flat Rs 5 charge for utility payments, fuel purchase, insurance premium, rail tickets, and a host of government…
Vishwakarma Puja 2026 is set for September 17, celebrating the revered god of craftsmanship. In anticipation of this holy occasion, it’s recommended to dispose of broken tools and outdated tech. Clear away excess papers and incomplete projects from your workspace. A thorough cleaning, especially in often overlooked areas, is crucial to foster a respectful atmosphere,…
AI representation/ChatGPT What if falling asleep could win you a cash prize? In Japan, a new competition is putting an unusual skill to the test: sleeping. Contestants will take part in a 90-minute sleep competition, with a top prize of ¥2.22 million, or around ₹13 lakh. The unusual event is attracting attention for turning something…
