Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman described artificial intelligence as “a double edged sword”, warning that while it can help detect fraud, it can also be used to perpetrate it. Speaking at the Global Fintech Fest 2026, Sitharaman also added that innovation should expand efficiency without creating new forms of systemic fragility.Cautioning about the risks linked to…
Monsoon rain forces school closures in multiple districts while Delhi and Mumbai remain open NEW DELHI: Schools remained closed in several districts across India today, July 9, after local administrations announced holidays in response to severe monsoon conditions. Authorities ordered the closures as heavy rainfall, waterlogging and landslide risks affected multiple regions, with decisions varying…
Aquarius Monthly Horoscope, August 2026: Growth Comes Through Partnerships, Discipline, And Wise Planning (AI Image) Home is where the sweetness sits today. The Moon helps to calm your home mood .Venus assists in bringing harmony to the home, ensuring that family interaction becomes easier and more comfortable. Even little routines like breakfast tea, organizing the…
Singer James Blunt has been making waves on social media, over allegations linking him to the late Hayden Panettiere. The singer found himself in the midst of a social media storm when netizens seemingly indicated that he was the ‘famous man’ she referenced in her shocking yacht story in her memoir, just three months before…
A study released 20 captive-bred eastern quolls at Tasmania’s 6,500-hectare Silver Plains conservation property. (Photo: Booderee NP) The eastern quoll, a small nocturnal marsupial once common across eastern Australia, is showing signs of recovery after years of decline. Captive-bred eastern quolls released in Tasmania have successfully reproduced, with one female carrying six joeys in her…
For more than 30 years, passengers have been seeking faster rail connectivity between Bengaluru and Mumbai. Vande Bharat sleeper: Indian Railways is all set to roll out the second Vande Bharat sleeper train after launching the first pair between Guwahati and Howrah earlier this year.After prolonged delays, the Railway Board is expected to issue the…
Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Tuesday, with the BSE Sensex rising around 400 points and the Nifty climbing above 23,500, despite persistent concerns over elevated crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel as attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure disrupted the kingdom’s East-West pipeline and renewed…
The first step in capital gains taxation is to identify the asset sold and determine whether the resulting gains are taxable. (Image source: Magnific) Many individual taxpayers view filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) as a straightforward task—declaring salary income, updating investment details and paying any balance tax. However, capital gains can turn an otherwise…
Telugu actor Akhil Akkineni is gearing up for the release of his next film, ‘Lenin’. Ahead of the film’s release, the makers announced that Jr NTR has lent his voice to the action drama, which is set to hit the big screens this week. Jr NTR meets the ‘Lenin’ team The announcement was made on…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: The upcoming India tour of New Zealand has already created strong interest among fans, with more than 50,000 tickets sold in just over two weeks.India will tour New Zealand for the first time in six years. The teams will play five T20Is, five ODIs and two…