A recent study has suggested that the heart’s age for several Americans could be a decade older than their actual age. In the United States, heart disease serves as the leading cause of death, and the research highlights that the heart might be aging faster compared to the rest of the body, Today reported. How…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has been under severe criticism after it green-lighted the Indian team to play Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, starting in UAE from September 9. Following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, calls to boycott the Pakistan game grew stronger. Breaking his silence on the…
Income Tax: A number of tax experts and taxpayers are reportedly facing problems with filing the income tax returns (ITR) for FY 2024-25. Some of them Livemint spoke to claimed that two crucial documents, AIS (Annual Information Statement) and TIS (Taxpayer Information Summary), could not be downloaded on Tuesday, while the I-T filing portal was…
ITR Filing: With about a month left for filing the income tax return, taxpayers have gotten busy with their ITR preparations. As this ITR filing season gains momentum, a Reddit post that claims tax liability on an income of ₹20 lakh can be reduced to zero while filing ITR 4 has sparked a debate. A…
In fact, bancassurance sales incentives can strongly influence product recommendations, with staff often prioritising high-commission policies over genuine customer needs. Sample this: Jeet Singh Bisht, a 74- year-old Delhi-based retired businessman and customer of a small finance bank, experienced this first-hand. He was persuaded by the lender’s team to buy two investment-cum-insurance policies, under a…
From October 1, 2025, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has banned UPI peer-to-peer (P2P) Collect transactions. The collect transaction feature enabled the UPI users to seek money from other individuals via UPI. Earlier meant to introduce convenience, for example, to remind friends about due repayments or splitting bills, this has lately been often abused…
Apple’s iPhone 17 series is just weeks away from its debut, and excitement about the new flagship launches is palpable. Ahead of the launch, a new leak has revealed that Apple’s design change for the iPhone 17 Pro could help the Cupertino-based tech giant reposition antennas on the two models, which could in turn lead…
The National Sports Governance Bill was on Tuesday passed by the Parliament with Rajya Sabha giving its nod a mere 24 hours after Lok Sabha, marking a historic first for India’s sports administration that is now set to be regulated by a national board and have its own dispute resolution mechanism. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment)…
Income Tax Return: Filing income tax returns (ITR) is a crucial financial task every year. It is not just a legal obligation but also an important part of handling your finances. For salaried individuals, ITR filing offers a chance to accurately report income, claim deductions they qualify for, and get refunds for any overpaid taxes….
As the country looks forward to celebrating its 79th Independence Day 2025, it is an opportune time for citizens to plan efficiently and take control of their personal finances. The focus should be on building a secure financial foundation for yourself and your entire family. Financial independence not only promotes individual growth and stability but…
