ICAI proposes that married couples be given the option to file a single, joint return. (AI image) Pre-budget suggestions are pouring in, in the North Block. As the government gears up to present the 2026 budget, one proposal stands out for its potential impact on millions of households: optional joint taxation for married couples. It…
NIFTEE 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the addition of two new examination cities for the National Institute of Fashion Technology Entrance Examination (NIFTEE) 2026, expanding the total number of test locations to 102 across the country.The decision follows a request from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) and aims to improve…
NEW DELHI: Actor-turned-politician Vijay’s car was stopped in Chennai on Tuesday by unhappy TVK members who were protesting the allocation of district-level posts. There has been no report of any injury or damage following the incident.TVK, led by Vijay, has earlier faced challenges, including a deadly stampede at a rally in Karur in September 2025…
FSSAI 11th food analyst exam 2025: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has officially opened the registration window for the 11th Food Analyst Examination (FAE) 2025-26. Eligible candidates can submit applications online from 23 December 2025 to 22 January 2026 through the designated portal.The Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the 11th Food Analyst…
Akshaye Khanna wins praise for his intense role as Rehman Dakait in Dhurandhar. Co-star Aditya Uppal revealed a BTS fun fact from their van scene: Khanna urged him to hit hard for realism, saying, “Tez se maaro, main gir nahi raha hu,” overcoming Uppal’s hesitation. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh, Sanjay…
Every solid portfolio begins with one core equity fund that can quietly do the heavy lifting for years. (AI image) You don’t need 15 funds; 4–6 well-chosen ones are enough for most investors.The most common portfolio problem I see these days is not “too little choice”. It’s a fridge stuffed with leftovers.Open a typical investor’s…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli added yet another landmark to his glittering career on Wednesday, becoming only the second Indian batter after Sachin Tendulkar to cross 16,000 runs in List A cricket. The milestone came during Delhi’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 fixture against Andhra Pradesh, on a day that also marked Kohli’s return to India’s premier…
Punjab NEET PG counselling 2025: The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has revised the schedule for Punjab National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET PG) counselling 2025 round 2. According to the updated schedule, the round 2 choice filling process is currently underway and will conclude by 5 pm today on the official…
GONDA: A junior clerk has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor on the pretext of marriage and cheating her of around Rs 7 lakh, police said. The accused, identified as Ashish Singh, allegedly came into contact with the victim in September 2022 when she was 16. She had visited the treasury office, where Singh…
India’s exams tighten security: NTA to introduce facial recognition for NEET and JEE The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to bring in facial recognition–based verification and live photograph capture for major entrance exams from 2026 — a move that could change the way high-stakes tests are conducted in India. As reported by TNN, this…
