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Latest Kannada OTT releases (August 11 - August 17) to watch on Prime Video, JioHotstar, Netflix, Sony LIV, theatres and more

India, Aug. 12 -- The Independence Day weekend has been taken up by two non-Kannada biggies - War 2 and Coolie. There should have been a Kannada film - 45 - also in the mix, but debutant director Arju... Read More


Parliament approves new Income Tax Bill 2025, set to replace 1961 Act after six decades

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Parliament passes new Income Tax Bill to replace IT Act, 1961. The Income Tax Bill, once enacted, will replace the archaic 6-decade-old income tax law. The legislation will make... Read More


India, Singapore to "review progress" and "deepen cooperation" at 3rd ministerial roundtable in New Delhi

Singapore City, Aug. 12 -- The third India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) will be held in New Delhi on August 13, marking an important ministerial-level platform to drive cooperation in new a... Read More


Grok AI claims it was suspended from X after accusing Israel of genocide, Elon Musk slams 'dumb' move

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot is at the centre of controversy once again as its X account was briefly suspended by the company on Monday. A notice had appeared on the @grok X profi... Read More


Sawaliya Foods Products IPO share allotment to be finalised today: How to check status? A step-by-step guide

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Sawaliya Foods Products IPO allotment in focus: Sawaliya Foods Products IPO allotment in focus: The allotment for the Sawaliya Foods Products IPO is expected to be finalized toda... Read More


To cut citizen hassle, CM vows for Mini Secretariat in every district

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday held an extensive video conference with the District Magistrates (DMs) of all 11 districts to review development plans, administrative prior... Read More


New Income-Tax Bill 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman says no new rate is being introduced, govt simplifying tax laws

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on August 12 told the Rajya Sabha that the new income tax bill, aims to "make language simple", adding that "no new rate is being introduced".... Read More


Consumer loan growth in India bottomed out, expect faster recovery amid credit cost moderation: Morgan Stanley

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Consumer loan growth in India appears to have bottomed out, and a faster recovery is expected with the moderation in credit costs in the coming quarters, noted a recent report by... Read More


DTC e-buses to go for body wrap ads

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The electric buses of DTC will soon be seen criss-crossing the city roads wearing colourful, body wrap commercial advertisements, officials said on Tuesday. The long-pending pro... Read More


India's direct tax collections contract by 1.87%, refunds up by 10%: Govt data

India, Aug. 12 -- India's gross direct tax collection fell to Rs.7,98,822 crore in the current financial year up to August 11, from Rs.8,14,048 crore in the same period last financial year, registerin... Read More