I plan to take a personal loan for my sister’s wedding. Different apps and banks are showing me completely different interest rates. Some advertise 10.5%, while others offer 14% or even more. Why is there such a big difference? How do I know which one is right for me? – Priya Mehta, Ahmedabad Great question,…
Hockey India on Wednesday announced the 18-member senior men’s team for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held at the recently developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar from 29 August to 7 September. India are named in Pool A with China, Kazakhstan and Japan. Pakistan and Oman withdrew from the tournament, with Bangladesh…
With the expected launch of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 just weeks away, new leaks point to a more significant update coming further down the line. Code discovered in Apple’s internal systems reportedly suggests that the 2026 Apple Watch range may include Touch ID support. 2026 Apple Watch range may include Touch…
Income Tax: The deadline to file an income tax return (ITR) for FY 2024-25 will expire on 15 September, less than one month from now. The Income Tax (I-T) Department has released the excel utilities for all the ITR forms from ITR1 to ITR6. It is now incumbent upon taxpayers to file the correct tax…
The healthy bacteria in your gut help you digest food, produce key nutrients, fight off life-threatening maladies including cancer and heart disease, and are linked to mental health. Scientists are investigating whether gut bacteria may play some role in neurological diseases like Parkinson’s or autism. Research on the gut microbiome has exploded over the past…
Over 2.5 lakh postmen to be trained as mutual fund distributors by undergoing special training programmes and giving NISM (National Institute of Securities Market) exam, reported Business Line. The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has adopted a multi-pronged approach to enhance the count of mutual fund (MF) distributors and improve financial literacy in…
US Open 2025: World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the mixed doubles event at the US Open 2025, where he had been due to partner Czech player Katerina Siniakova. The decision comes just a day after illness forced Sinner to retire from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, five games into the…
Lucknow, Aug 19 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government is set to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make social welfare schemes more effective, transparent and free from irregularities, an official statement said. The Social Welfare Department is moving towards technologically strengthening the monitoring of key welfare schemes such as old age pension, family…
Is it possible to file an income tax return (ITR) on behalf of a deceased parent and claim a refund for tax deducted at source (TDS) on income earned during the same financial year? If so, are there any specific procedures I need follow or any prior intimation I need to give the tax department?…
The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee might be scratching their heads over the call on Shubman Gill in India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, but one name that shouldn’t be up for debate is that of Abhishek Sharma. With just 20 days to go until the continental showpiece, the BCCI is slated to announce…
