The Income Tax Department has clarified that income from the transfer of investments made before April 1, 2017, is excluded from the scope of the General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR), addressing industry concerns about retrospective application.
The Indian government is considering additional relief packages for vulnerable sectors like MSMEs to mitigate the impact of the ongoing West Asia crisis on the economy and inflation.
Kerala Police have registered a case against X and one of its handles for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly depicting the Prime Minister and the Election Commission of India in a misleading and defamatory manner.
AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh, months after escaping police custody in a rape case. He faces charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation based on a complaint filed in September 2025.
S&P Global Ratings has increased India's GDP growth forecast for the next fiscal year to 7.1 per cent, citing private consumption, investment, and exports as key drivers. However, the agency also cautioned that the conflict in the Middle East could strain India's fiscal position due to higher energy prices.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor, stating that a horoscope and vaccination card are insufficient proof of age for prosecution under the POCSO Act.
HDFC Bank has launched an independent review by external law firms following the abrupt resignation of Chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who cited 'ethical concerns and practices within the bank' as the reason for his departure.
A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to Pune businessman Amit Thepade in a Rs 117-crore money laundering case, citing the serious threat economic offences pose to the country's financial health.
Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, from the Ghazipur area. He is believed to have links with Pakistan's ISI and was allegedly involved in a terror module planning attacks in India.
Industrialist Anil Ambani has approached the Supreme Court seeking a court-facilitated debt resolution similar to the one provided to Sterling group's Nitin and Chetan Sandesara, and five other members of their families.
LA28 organisers unveil a floral-themed 'Superbloom' visual identity for the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, inspired by Los Angeles' culture, landscape and iconic Bird of Paradise.
AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh after escaping police custody in a rape case. The arrest follows months of evading authorities after being accused of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation.
Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at the same time. Iran will not open the Strait on someone else's terms, so no matter what happens, that problem will remain unsolved. And the IRGC will still be collecting its $2 million toll from every ship bold enough to ask permission to pass.
The Allahabad High Court overturned an order to seize property belonging to Mansoor Ansari, cousin of gangster Mukhtar Ansari, stating the state failed to prove a link between any crime and the property's construction.
A truck accident in Sikkim's Gyalshing district resulted in the deaths of three individuals after the vehicle plunged into a gorge.
The Supreme Court of India has upheld the conviction of a man for murdering his wife by setting her on fire in 2000, citing the victim's dying declaration and eyewitness testimony from their daughter as crucial evidence.
Authorities in Tamil Nadu have seized 2.37 crore in cash, along with precious metals, liquor, and freebies worth crores, as part of election expenditure monitoring ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
Indian Super League clubs are urging the All India Football Federation (AIFF) to postpone any binding decisions regarding the new long-term commercial rights holder, citing insufficient opportunity to properly assess the bidders.
Lakshmipathy Balaji questions Rajasthan Royals' decision to name Riyan Parag captain, calling it a gamble despite experienced options.
A Mumbai engineering student has been arrested by the Maharashtra ATS for allegedly sharing terrorist propaganda online related to banned organisations like Jaish-e-Mohammed and Islamic State, raising concerns about online radicalisation.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of kidnapping a minor in 2014 due to the prosecution's failure to present sufficient evidence and the untraceable status of the alleged victim.
The Financial Times, citing multiple bankers and shareholders, reports that the real tensions ran far deeper than compliance concerns.
Himayani Puri, daughter of Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, has filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court seeking the removal of defamatory social media content linking her to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and claiming damages of Rs 10 crore.
Delhi Police have arrested 11 individuals involved in a cyber fraud racket operating from Delhi and Mumbai, which allegedly defrauded a senior citizen of over Rs 22 lakh with promises of high investment returns. The network is linked to international operators in Cambodia.
The Maharashtra ATS has arrested an engineering student from Mumbai for allegedly sharing online propaganda material linked to banned terrorist organisations. Two other individuals are also under investigation.
A female suicide bomber, allegedly trained by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has been arrested in Pakistan, highlighting the group's tactics of brainwashing young individuals for terror attacks.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of the banned substance and its precursors.
There are hopes of a turnaround in overall corporate earnings after six quarters of single digit growth.
Delhi Police have arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) handler, Shabir Ahmed Lone, in Delhi, uncovering a terror module with links to Pakistan's ISI. Lone is accused of running a network involved in pasting anti-national posters and planning terror activities across India.
Despite a government ban, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) in Mysuru proceeded with a lecture series on RSS ideologue Deendayal Upadhyay, featuring virtual and physical attendance by high-profile figures, sparking political controversy and raising questions about university autonomy and ideological influence.
Pakistani security forces conducted coordinated ground and aerial strikes against militant positions along the border with Afghanistan, targeting posts used by the Afghan Taliban and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale, a prominent art event, is embroiled in controversy as co-founder Bose Krishnamachari faces sexual harassment allegations, prompting his resignation and raising concerns about the event's future.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of possessing heroin, citing the prosecution's failure to prove its case due to a lack of independent witnesses and contradictions in police testimonies.
Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi High Court against AI deepfakes and identity misuse, seeking takedown orders and Rs 2.5 crore damages.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing unit in Uttar Pradesh's Ambedkar Nagar district, arresting two individuals and seizing significant quantities of drugs and precursor chemicals.
Learners in India prefer to pursue newer courses, such as Gen AI by building apps and code using the technology, along with learning about it.
The Kerala High Court has dismissed former state Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea seeking suspension of his conviction in an evidence tampering case, stating it is not in the interest of law or public interest.
The London High Court has rejected Nirav Modi's petition to reopen his extradition case, citing the Indian government's assurances regarding his treatment in India as a key factor in their decision.
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On Monday, March 9, Iran fired barrage of missiles in Central Israel including Yehud and Holon leaving one dead and several injured.
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