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Updated : Apr 4, 2026

New tax rules 2026: What it means for your house buying plans, portfolio allocation

India’s housing market has long been constrained by limited disposable incomes, high upfront costs, and complex tax and compliance requirements. Additional frictions such as TCS deductions, PAN documentation, and cumbersome NRI transaction processes have further impacted liquidity and delayed buying decisions.

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

Petrol, diesel prices today, April 4: Check prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad

The pause in the prices comes amid heightened political sensitivities ahead of state elections.

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

Quote of the Day by Ratan Tata: “I don’t believe in taking the right decisions.” 

Tata’s timeless advice reflects the reality of leadership in uncertain environments where perfect information is rarely available. 

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

Schengen visa rejected? Here's how you can appeal, reapply and improve your chances of approval

While full-year 2025 data remains pending as of April 2026, a 29% year-on-year rise was observed in early 2025, driven by demand from tier-2 cities and popular destinations like France and Italy

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

'Dhurandhar 2' box office collection day 16: Ranveer Singh's film crosses ₹1,500 crore worldwide, fastest Indian film to do so

Boosted by strong word-of-mouth, mass appeal, and repeat value, it has dominated both domestic and international markets. 

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

Got an income tax notice? What you must check before trusting any tax notice

The 2026 circular retains DIN as mandatory for most tax communications but allows greater flexibility in how it is referenced, including via email or attachments without requiring it on every page.

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

New COVID variant: What is Cicada Virus? Symptoms, treatment - A complete guide for Indians

What sets the cicada variant apart is not the severity of illness it causes, but its ability to spread and sidestep existing defences

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

What you need to know about Census 2027: Timeline, digital shift, how to self-enumerate and more

After a long gap since the last exercise, Census 2027 is set to combine traditional door-to-door surveys with a new self-enumeration system, bringing technology into the world's largest data-gathering operation.

Updated : Apr 4, 2026

Are Banks open on April 4 today? Check status in your state, city

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sets aside the second and fourth Saturdays of each month as bank holidays.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

'Regime change happened successfully': Iran taunts US over Trump’s Pentagon leadership purge

Iran also criticised Trump’s earlier rhetoric, including his warning that US forces could push the country “back to the Stone Age.” Iranian officials condemned the statement as reckless and potentially a “massive war crime.”

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

Earthquake alert: Tremors felt in Delhi. Epicentre likely in Afghanistan

According to preliminary reports earthquake measuring 6.6 on Richter scale was reported in Afghanistan.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

‘No oil or gas in the stone age’: Iran FM takes swipe at Trump amid escalating conflict

The comment came after Trump warned that continued hostilities could result in devastating strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and energy facilities.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

Artemis II mission: NASA releases first photos of Earth taken by crew. Watch here

The images come as the crew of Artemis II continues its multi-day journey toward the Moon aboard the Orion spacecraft, part of NASA’s broader Artemis program aimed at returning humans to lunar exploration.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

West Asia war: US loses fighter jet inside Iran, rescue mission launched for crew

Iranian state-linked media outlets have claimed that the country’s air defence forces successfully shot down the US fighter jet and have circulated images they say show debris from the aircraft. 

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

“I felt terrible…,” said OpenAI CEO Sam Altman on killing Sora

Sam Altman said that the decision to shut down Sora ultimately came down to how the company prioritised and allocated its resources.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

Mohandas Pai lauds SEBI’s proposal to revive open market share buybacks

Mohandas Pai highlighted that Indian markets have been impacted by persistent selling, particularly amid geopolitical uncertainties and foreign institutional investor (FPI) outflows.

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

‘We can make a fortune...’: Trump on US opening up Strait of Hormuz & oil supply

Trump suggested that Washington could eventually restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important energy corridors, even as the conflict with Iran continues to intensify. 

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

‘Ghar wapsi soon’: All India Imam Organisation chief says PoK will rejoin India

“I want to say one thing to our neighbouring country from standing here in Kashmir that PoK, which is an integral part of India, will definitely rejoin India because the people of PoK want to have a referendum there,” Ilyasi told reporters in Srinagar. 

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

No LPG shortage: IOC says 28 lakh cylinders delivered daily amid supply concerns

In an official statement, IOC said: “India’s LPG supply remains stable, adequate, and under close monitoring, despite ongoing geopolitical developments impacting global energy markets.”

Updated : Apr 3, 2026

India Cuts TCS To 2% On Foreign Travel & Remittances—Big Relief But Costs Still High

India Cuts TCS To 2% On Foreign Travel & Remittances—Big Relief But Costs Still High