Finance Bill passed with 32 amendments

NEW DELHI: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Finance Bill, with 32 amendments moved by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, including specifying that in case of buyback of shares, additional income tax on capital gains made by promoters will face a 12% surcharge.The Finance Bill had proposed to replace dividend tax applicable to buybacks and…

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‘Keep Innovators in America Act’: US lawmakers introduce bill to secure future of OPT for international students

United States (US) lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at protecting a key work programme for international students, including thousands from India, amid increasing global competition for skilled talent. Bill aims to codify OPT programme Representatives Sam Liccardo, Jay Obernolte and Indian American Raja Krishnamoorthi unveiled the ‘Keep Innovators in America Act’ to codify…

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Opinion: Why the global turmoil is not a setback, but an opportunity to stay invested in Indian markets

The structural case for India remains intact. Growth is steady, policy support is strong, and domestic flows provide stability. (AI image) By Motilal OswalAs we enter FY27, Indian equity markets are balancing strong domestic fundamentals against an uncertain global backdrop. While policy support, improving growth, and resilient domestic flows provide a solid foundation, geopolitical risks—particularly…

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Aronyak Ghosh: The making of India’s 95th GM: Aronyak Ghosh, from chasing next tournament’s fee to parents’ relief | Chess News

Aronyak Ghosh (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Aronyak Ghosh was only four when his mother’s customary room-cleaning session led him to discover a box of old, dusty chess pieces. It belonged to his father. However, to the toddler, it didn’t matter much. The pieces in black and white colours merely looked like soldiers in the…

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Bihar Si Result 2026: BPSSC Bihar Police SI result 2026 for prelims released: Direct link to download merit list here

BPSSC Bihar Police SI result 2026 The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the Bihar Police Sub-Inspector (SI) preliminary examination result 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Daroga recruitment exam can now check and download the merit list from the commission’s official website — bpssc.bihar.gov.in.The result has been published in PDF format, listing…

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