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Japan’s first woman prime minister Sanae Takaichi (AP) Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday she will dissolve parliament this week and hold a snap election on February 8— a move that could strengthen her grip on power or deepen political uncertainty at home and abroad.Japan’s first woman PM said the election is meant…
The new versus old tax regime choice was meant to empower taxpayers. Instead, it has spawned a parallel paperwork universe. By Nishant KhemaniEvery Union Budget comes with its share of grand announcements, but for ordinary taxpayers, the real test lies in the fine print. As Budget 2026 approaches, expectations are modest yet meaningful: simplify compliance,…
Spoiler Alert: This article contains significant plot details and spoilers for ‘Landman Season 2’. If you haven’t seen ‘Landman Season 2’ yet and wish to avoid spoilers, please stop reading now.The ‘Landman Season 2’ finale didn’t just wrap things up — it blew the doors off. The show took some wild swings: power changed hands,…
The next Mumbai mayor will be elected through a vote by corporators in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) House MUMBAI: The next Mumbai mayor will be elected through a vote by corporators in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) House, with the candidate securing the highest number of votes declared mayor. The election is expected to…
Controversy erupted during the U-19 World Cup 2026 match between India and Bangladesh after the two captains did not exchange the customary handshake at the toss, triggering widespread discussion on social media. India captain Ayush Mhatre and Bangladesh vice-captain Zawad Abrar, who attended the toss in place of regular skipper Azizul Hakim, went through the…
Spoiler Alert: This article contains significant plot details and spoilers for ‘Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials‘. If you haven’t seen ‘Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials’ yet and wish to avoid spoilers, please stop reading now.‘Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials’ wraps you up in a classic 1920s mystery that starts with laughs and ends in jaw-dropping betrayal. Imagine, the…
Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena on Saturday decided to shift all its 29 newly elected Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) corporators to a luxury hotel in Mumbai, in a highly unusual instance of “resort politics” being deployed in a civic body election. The move came despite the Sena and its ally, the BJP, securing a clear majority…
The Indian Super League (ISL) will finally start its new season on February 14. New Delhi: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) proposed a participation framework structure for both the top-tier Indian Super League (ISL) and the second-division I-League over the past couple of days. While these are still proposals and have not yet been…
‘The Rip’ launched on January 16, 2026, reunited Matt Damon and Ben Affleck as battle-tested Miami cops facing impossible choices. Lt. Dane Dumars (Damon) and Detective Sergeant J.D. Byrne (Affleck) command a tactical narcotics squad that raids a derelict stash house. They unearth millions in cartel cash, hidden away in plain sight. Routine turns ruthless…
At the heart of this agenda lies infrastructure. Sustained public CapEx has been one of the most defining features of recent budgets. (AI image) By Arnab Basu, Partner and Chief Industries Officer, PwC IndiaAs India advances towards achieving the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat, Budget 2026 arrives at a poignant moment in the country’s economic…
