India

The last date for filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) for the financial year 2023-24 was July 31, and for those who could not, the time was for filing a revised ITR with late fees was December 31, but now, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has extended this deadline to January 15.As the last […]

Picture this: the current interim government in Syria, led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), gives way to an elected government. Under this fledgling democratic setup, a phoenix-like Syria rises from the ashes of its long, bloody civil war. Millions of Syrian refugees and internally displaced people are returning home joyously; investors are trickling in; broken […]

A 46-year-old man from Gujarat’s Rajkot is on the run after he allegedly murdered his friend as part of a chilling plot to fake his death, apparently to claim an insurance payout. The shocking case unfolded after a body was found at a rundown house at Gondal in Rajkot district on Friday. Hitesh Dhanja, who lives […]

The 70th Combined Preliminary Exam of the Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has sparked a major controversy, with students alleging irregularities, poor-quality question papers, and similarities between exam questions and model papers from coaching institutes. They are demanding the cancellation of the exam and a fresh re-conduct. December 13 Exam Centre Controversy The BPSC exam, […]

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today said “sorry” for the unfortunate developments in the northeastern state due to the ethnic clashes that started last year. The Chief Minister, however, said the year ends on an optimistic note and that he hoped that normalcy will return to the state in 2025. “This entire year has […]

The story of Mamata Banerjee is “no ordinary story”, Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien said on Tuesday, after a report ranked her as the poorest chief minister in India. “The life and times of Mamata Banerjee are not just exemplary by Indian or Asian benchmarks. Her record of selfless public service, nurtured with compassion from […]

From Delhi and Mumbai to other major cities like Jaipur, Patna and Lucknow, air pollution has taken a toll on people’s health across all age groups, especially during the time of winters. As people move out, especially those who do not have the luxury of working from homes, they are forced to bear the brunt […]

The Indian middle class has always been attracted to the snow-capped peaks and refreshing mountain air during New Year celebrations as a break from the hot and humid weather throughout the year in most Indian cities. However, exploring alternative destinations this year could provide Indian tourists with a fresh and unique experience. Since a positive […]

Pizza is undeniably irresistible. Who can say no to a scrumptious slice? Yet, it often earns a spot on the “no” list for those on strict weight-loss diets. But what if a nutritionist gives it a thumbs-up? Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal has posted a video on Instagram talking about how pizza can be part of your […]

AAP’s national convener and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be contesting from the New Delhi constituency for the fourth time in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.  Here are 5 facts on Arvind Kejriwal: Arvind Kejriwal was born in Hisar, Haryana. He studied mechanical engineering at IIT Kharagpur. He worked at Tata Steel until […]

Winter blues, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD), refer to a dip in mood and energy levels during colder months due to reduced sunlight exposure. This lack of sunlight disrupts the body’s internal clock and decreases serotonin, a key mood-regulating hormone, leading to symptoms like lethargy, sadness, and irritability. Yoga can help combat these feelings by […]

Hamas spent seven years hacking security cameras to gather intelligence before its coordinated attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, a report has revealed. The Palestinian group, along with allies, killed at least 1,200 people – mostly civilians – and kidnapped 251 during the assault from the Gaza Strip into southern Israel. In response, Israel’s […]