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Who is Bushra Bibi? Imran Khan's third wife, leading protest in Pakistan

Once shy of public appearances, former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's third wife, Bushra Bibi has now become the face of nationwide protests demanding his release from jail

PAN 2.0 explained: How India is digitising its tax identification system?

The govt has allocated Rs 1,435 crore for technological upgrades to create a fully digitised and seamless ecosystem under PAN 2.0

Govt approves 'One Nation One Subscription': All you need to know about it

Union Cabinet approves 'One Nation One Subscription' scheme, granting government higher education institutions access to 13,000 global journals with Rs 6,000 crore funding

What is the International Criminal Court that issued Netanyahu's warrant?

International Criminal Court issued warrants for the Israeli Prime Minister and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, accusing them of crimes against humanity related to the 13-month war in Gaza

Gautam Adani charged by US in $265 million bribery case: Top things we know

Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar, and Cyril Cabanes, a former board member of Azure Power, charged by the US SEC in a bribery and fraud scheme

SEC charges Adani in $265 mn bribery scandal: Here are the key allegations

The case alleged that Gautam Adani and others conspired to pay about $265 million in bribes to Indian govt officials to secure energy contracts for Adani Green. To understand the allegations, read:

Cyril Cabanes faces US SEC charges: Foreign Corrupt Practices Act explained

Cyril Cabanese is charged alongside Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani, in connection to a bribery scheme that misled US investors in a September 2021 bond offering that raised $175 million

What is the US SEC and its Indian counterpart Sebi in market regulation?

The US Securities and Exchange Commission ensures market transparency and investor protection. India's Securities and Exchange Board of India plays a similar role of regulating the financial markets

What does the SEC indictment of Adani mean, and is there an Indian equivalent?

Gautam and Sagar Adani are accused of misleading investors about Adani Green Energy Ltd's anti-corruption policies during a September 2021 bond offering, which raised $175 million from US investors

Can 'poll of polls' accurately predict election outcomes? May be not

'Poll of polls' has gained popularity for its ability to consolidate information and engage public interest during election times. But what do they actually reveal about voter choice? Let's find out

Can lawyers boycott cases over ethical reasons? What does the law say?

The MP High Court Bar Association has passed a resolution to not represent farmers accused of stubble burning, citing environmental and public health reasons. What does the law say about legal aid?

WWE co-founder Linda McMahon latest addition to Trump cabinet: Check list

A professional wrestling magnate, Linda McMahon is the former CEO of the professional wrestling franchise WWE and has been a strong supporter of Donald Trump since almost a decade

WhatsApp-CCI fracas explained: Why Meta is appealing against a $25.4m fine

The Competition Commission of India has accused Meta-owned WhatsApp of abusing its dominant market position in its 2021 privacy update. Here's all you need to know

What's behind the renewed violence in Manipur? Here's all you need to know

A resolution calling for a "mass operation" against Kuki militants and escalating violence are deepening Manipur's crisis

Lock-in your premium until age 55: New feature in health plans explained

When you buy a health insurance policy, the premium is locked at the age you enter the plan.

Why Trump's Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth seen as potential 'insider threat'

Fox News personality and Army National Guard veteran Pete Heseth has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump as Defence Secretary, his association with military extremism raises concerns

Musk and Ramaswamy to join Trump's DOGE initiative to reshape US governance

Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE, a nod to Musk-backed Dogecoin, will work to "enhance" the US governance system by dismantling bureaucracy

Bitcoin at $89,000: What does the law say about cryptocurrencies in India?

Income from cryptocurrency transactions is taxed at a flat rate of 30% in India, with an additional 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on transactions exceeding Rs 50,000 annually

The road to inauguration: Key steps before Donald Trump takes office

As Donald Trump prepares for his second term, here's a breakdown of the official steps leading to his swearing-in on January 20, 2025

India leads global IPOs, raising $4.3 bn in Q3 2024: Tax impact decoded

Tax implications on IPO gains depend on holding periods, with short-term gains taxed at 20% and long-term gains exceeding Rs 1.25 lakh taxed at 12.5%.