ITR filing rules if you worked abroad and paid taxes overseas
Your residential status in India for the financial year and whether the income was earned, received, or accrued in the country or outside determine if you are liable to pay tax in India and file returns
Complex realities of Himalayan disasters: Why cloudbursts shouldn’t be the blanket explanation
Dharali and Kishtwar disasters: While Doppler radars can track extreme rainfall, they cannot anticipate a glacial dam breach or a slope collapse.
Bengaluru's great split: How a new law aims to fix city’s broken governance
The Greater Bengaluru Governance (Amendment) Bill, 2025, finalises a plan to break the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) into five smaller, autonomous municipal corporations.
Delhi's humidity mystery explained: What's behind the second most humid monsoon in 53 years?
The primary driver of this unusual humidity has been the monsoon's behaviour. The lingering moisture on days with little to no rain is what creates the peak of discomfort.
Winners, welfare and risks: How Indian lotteries really work
Lotteries are run by nine states: Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Kerala, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Sikkim, and West Bengal
Dharmasthala mass burial claims: What was found, what wasn’t and why forensics now hold the key
While the initial rounds of digging across 17 designated sites yielded minimal skeletal remains, bones and fragments were ultimately found at a few locations, including the sixth and eleventh sites.
Scientists say massive ice structures behind Dharali disaster - What are hanging glaciers?
IISc has been modelling which sections of these glaciers are most likely to detach, noting that hanging glaciers start melting earlier than other types because of their exposure to warmer conditions.
How Aadhaar is emerging as a soft target for insurance fraud
Multiple police investigations conducted in several parts of the country over the past week have reportedly uncovered organised scam networks manipulating Aadhaar data to make bogus claims
Supreme Court stray dog order: Is Delhi facing an impossible task? Logistical hurdles explained
With no permanent dog shelters and only around 20 Animal Birth Control centres run by the MCD in partnership with NGOs, the capital’s holding capacity is grossly inadequate.
Why Mumbai's pigeon-feeding ban has sparked protests and a legal battle
Mumbai Kabutarkhanas: On August 6, hundreds of protesters, primarily from Jain community, tore down tarpaulin sheets erected by the BMC at Dadar’s historic kabutarkhana.
How powerful Dharali flood altered Bhagirathi river's course - ISRO images show massive changes
Alterations in the channel can increase water speed, shift how sediment is carried, and weaken riverbanks many kilometres away. These changes could threaten bridges, alter floodplains and create new erosion-prone areas.
Why Uttarkashi's deadly floods are a man-made disaster - Experts explain
Uttarkashi flash floods in Dharali village: The recent devastation has been compounded by unregulated development, particularly the proliferation of hotels and homestays encroaching on river channels.
What is Sona Comstar succession dispute: Rani Kapur seeks UK probe in Sunjay Kapur’s death amid Rs 30,000 crore family feud
"The events leading to Sunjay's death are very alarming," a family source informed ANI, further stating that the UK authorities have been urged to take immediate action.
Banke Bihari temple case: Why row over UP govt's Ordinance reached Supreme Court
The SC has proposed to constitute a committee headed by a retired High Court judge to oversee the management of the temple while the validity of the Ordinance is decided by the High Court.
Delhi verification drive: How Bangladeshi migrants hid identity – disguised as trangenders, some even underwent surgeries
Besides disguises, many Bangladeshi immigrants were found using fake Aadhaar and PAN cards, often arranged by traffickers and local agents.
Senior Citizen FDs: Banks Offering Up to 8.5% Interest for 3-Year Tenure
Looking to invest safely with solid returns? Here are the top Indian banks offering the highest interest rates on 3-year fixed deposits (FDs) for senior citizens, as of July 25. Learn how much your ₹1 lakh can grow in just 3 years!
Delhi's ambitious plan to decongest traffic: How Rs 27,000 cr projects will fix commuting problems
At the heart of this drive, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will spearhead six significant road projects cutting across Delhi, collectively spanning 128 km and valued at Rs 23,850 crore. The full decongestion initiative, which includes additional key works, totals nearly Rs 27,000 crore.
Namma Metro's Yellow Line finally set for August debut: Full list of stations on 19-km route
Around 25,000 passengers are expected to travel by Yellow Line daily once it opens with three trains in August.
Himachal brothers marry same woman: All about the ancient Jodidara tradition
The Hatti tribe, spread across 450 villages in the Trans-Giri area, recently received Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, in part due to their unique customs, including Jodidara.
Thinking of borrowing against your FD? Here's what you should know
A fixed deposit loan offers hassle-free, low-cost money without wrecking your investment—but it's not for every situation.
Explained: Centre's U-turn on installing anti-pollution systems in thermal power plants
Justifying its reversal of the mandate, the environment ministry said current exposure levels provide no credible evidence to suggest that sulphur dioxide (SO₂), under prevailing ambient conditions, is a major public health concern.
Master Plan for Delhi 2041: How the capital plans to grow - and who benefits
The 2041 plan, once cleared, will set the template for infrastructure, housing and environmental policies in a capital grappling with congestion and pollution.
How soon will your personal loan be disbursed? These 4 things matter most
Need instant cash via a personal loan? While most lenders offer "instant approval," the actual time it would take to receive the cash in your bank account may not be as speedy. While some borrowers find it in their accounts within hours, others find it a few days later. It all depends on a few critical parameters—your credit score, the lender you approach, the application mode, and the speed of verification of documents.
Why Delhi's hyperlocal forecasts are suffering: Doppler radars remain defunct during monsoon
While IMD officials attributed the shutdowns to routine maintenance, meteorologists warned that the absence of the two radars could impact short-term, localised rain predictions.
