Officials said there were instances where land sold to developers was used to show capital gains as agricultural income. In some cases, authorities used satellite maps to detect misuse of the tax provision NEW DELHI: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has come across many cases where individuals have claimed income tax exemption on…
Experts say the hiring landscape is becoming increasingly project and demand driven. India’s IT sector is seeing a big shift in hiring – especially at the fresher level with big firms being selective in talent acquisition. Not only that, there is an emerging trend of delaying onboarding at the fresher level, leaving many hires in…
The minister also told the Rajya Sabha that there is currently “no decision” to raise ethanol blending beyond 20 per cent. (ANI photo) Amid ongoing debate on E20 petrol, the government on Monday said there is no confirmed evidence linking ethanol-blended petrol (E20) to widespread engine failures or vehicle breakdowns, pointing to both scientific studies…
Sridhar Vembu: Zoho founder explains why employees should seize the initiative Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has sparked a conversation on workplace culture with a simple question: should employees wait for instructions from the top, or should they be encouraged to take initiative and act?In a recent post on X, Vembu argued that organisations face a…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred 07 Kirti Chakras, including two posthumous, 15 Vir Chakras, including three posthumous and 29 Shaurya Chakras, including one posthumous, to personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces and State/UT Police during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi.The…
Manu Bhaker (Image credit: Instagram) NEW DELHI: Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker has urged young people to avoid using abusive language, saying that “using bad language is not cool” and that the words people use reflect their personality.The 23-year-old shooter, who won two medals at the Paris Olympics, shared a long message on X on…
Eir is the Norse goddess associated with healing and medicine. Her name represents compassion, wellness and hope, offering a gentle yet meaningful choice for parents who wish to celebrate qualities of kindness, care and resilience. From the wisdom of Odin to the beauty of Freya and the resilience of Vidar, Norse mythology offers names filled…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott wants to ban H-1B hiring in Texas public schools to curb Chinese and Islamic influence on students. In January, Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered a freeze on H-1B hiring by public institutions of higher education in the state. Seven months later, the governor said no public schools in the state should…
The US Open is set to offer the biggest prize in Grand Slam tennis history, with the 2026 singles champions taking home $5.5 million each as the total player compensation for the tournament rises to a record $108 million.The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced the prize-money structure on Thursday, ahead of the tournament’s start…
Indian woman who moved to Germany after losing visa status in the US says she’s considering a future in India. Ananya Joshi went to the US in 2022 to pursue her master’s. She got a job but her employer could not sponsor her H-1B visa and eventually, she had to leave the US. But now…