NEET-UG leak case: CBI nabs NIT graduate, 2 MBBS students who acted as 'solvers', 21 arrested so far

With two more arrests on Saturday, the total number of people detained in the NEET-UG paper leak case has risen to 21. The CBI arrested a B.Tech graduate from NIT-Jamshedpur and two MBBS students, who allegedly acted as "solvers." This brings the total number of arrests in six related cases to 21. Read more here

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These smallcaps gain 10-50% despite the underperformance of broader indices

The broader indices underperformed the main indices in the week ended July 19 despite hitting fresh record highs amid the Microsoft outage impacted globally, geopolitical tension, and cautious ahead of the Union Budget next week. The BSE Small-cap index dropped nearly 3%, with stocks like GTL Infrastructure, Bharat Bijlee, GE Power India, and others down 11-18%. Meanwhile, Mahanagar Telephone Nigam, Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra), Just Dial, and more gained 10-50%. Read more here

Microsoft-Crowdstrike outage: Travel insurance will pay for flight delays or cancellations, but conditions apply

The aviation sector was heavily impacted by the global Microsoft software outage, affecting airlines like IndiGo, Vistara, Akasa, and SpiceJet. Check-in systems failed, leading to manual check-ins, widespread cancellations, and delays in India. Travelers with insurance can file compensation claims, even if the airline has provided compensation. Claims can be filed if flights were canceled without adequate notice due to the outage. Read here

No tax rebate for those who have short-term capital gains, says income-tax portal

Due to a recent update on the income tax portal, taxpayers with short-term capital gains are being denied a valid rebate of up to Rs 25,000 under the new tax regime, overriding the Income Tax Act, 1961. Read more here 

Experts advocate for increased health insurance benefits under Section 80D

The deduction limit under Section 80D for health insurance premiums, last increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 in Budget 2015, has remained unchanged for nine years. As the Union Budget approaches, there is growing anticipation for a potential increase in this deduction. Read more here

OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro review: Balanced sound with impressive battery life

At its Summer Launch Event in Milan, OnePlus unveiled several products, with the Nord Buds 3 Pro standing out for their features and affordability. After extensive use, here are our thoughts on these latest TWS earbuds.