The Union Govt released an advance tax devolution of Rs 1,09,019 crore to states on August 1, ahead of the scheduled August 10 transfer. The move aims to strengthen state finances and accelerate capital and developmental expenditure. The Union Government on Saturday released an additional instalment of Rs 1,09,019 crore as tax devolution to state … Read more
Delhi Police filed a supplementary chargesheet against Navas Kakkat, an alleged aide of conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar, in a MCOCA case. Kakkat, who was recently extradited from the UAE, allegedly handled Sukesh’s overseas financial transactions. Delhi Police on Saturday filed a supplementary chargesheet against Navas Kakkat in a Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) case … Read more
The trailer for Yash’s multilingual action drama ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ will release on August 8. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film stars an ensemble cast and is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26. Yash’s much-awaited multilingual action drama ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has officially locked its trailer … Read more
India’s equity markets will undergo one of the biggest operational changes in recent years from August 3, 2026, with the introduction of the Closing Auction Session (CAS) for eligible Futures & Options (F&O) stocks. The new framework changes how closing prices are determined for F&O stocks, extends equity derivatives trading by 10 minutes and introduces … Read more
Mumbai: APL Apollo Tubes Ltd on Thursday announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, reporting a consolidated net profit of ₹263.11 crore. Financial Performance Consolidated total income for the quarter was ₹5,646.23 crore, compared to ₹5,195.34 crore in the year-ago quarter. Total expenses increased to ₹5,293.80 crore for … Read more
The Tamil film ‘Jana Nayagan’ is facing significant protests in Karnataka. However, it’s crucial to note that the state government has not issued any official ban on its screening, leaving its release uncertain. Thalapathy Vijay’s hit Jana Nayagan has come in the midst of a political crisis in Karnataka. While the film has been doing … Read more
An SBI Research report projects India’s Q1 FY27 GDP growth at around 7%, higher than the RBI’s earlier estimates. The upbeat forecast is attributed to strong economic indicators, a pickup in industrial activity, and a recovery in exports. Upgraded Growth Forecast for Q1 FY27 India’s economy is likely to grow around 7 per cent in … Read more
After two knee surgeries, judoka Takhellambam Inunganbi made a stunning comeback, winning the Senior Nationals and a historic Asian Championships bronze. She now aims for success at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Takhellambam Inunganbi’s journey back to the top of Indian judo has been built on resilience, patience and an unwavering belief in the … Read more
The RBI’s special swap facility attracted USD 40.816 billion in foreign exchange inflows by July 31, 2026, nearly doubling in two weeks. FCNR(B) deposits were the primary driver, contributing USD 36.725 billion to the total. The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) special swap facility has mobilised USD 40.816 billion in foreign exchange inflows as of … Read more
The July 31, 2026 deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITRs) has now passed for most salaried individuals, pensioners, students and other taxpayers who do not have business income or audit requirements. However, not every taxpayer falls under this category. Those earning income from a business or profession continue to have more time, with their … Read more