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BusinessPhoto: ET MarketsForeign investors have sold more than Rs 6 lakh crore of Indian equities following the 2024 capital gains tax increase, with outflows worsening in 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on LTCG and STT have raised hopes for tax relief. However, analysts are divided on whether any tax changes will lead to a sustained return of foreign institutional investors.
ET Markets·
EntertainmentPhoto: News18Hi EntertainmentActress Mrunal Thakur recently revealed that she proactively requested to audition for the film 'Pooja Meri Jaan' after hearing a compelling line from its story. The film challenges the misconception that a woman's 'no' means anything but 'no.' Known for roles in 'Seetaramam,' 'Super 30,' and 'Batla House,' Mrunal said such unique characters are rare and insisted to the makers that she must play Pooja.
News18Hi Entertainment··New Delhi
PoliticsPhoto: Prabhat KhabarAfter assurances from the government in the Muzaffarpur Mushahri case, Bihar revenue officers have decided to resume issuing caste, income, and residence certificates. RTPS services will be restored as before. Until clear SOPs are issued by the Home and Revenue Departments, the use of dongles for filing, rejection, and related revenue tasks will be suspended. This decision follows talks between the government and the Bihar Revenue Service Union (BIRSA). The resumption will benefit candidates for upcoming exams requiring these certificates. The work had stopped after arrests of officials involved in the case, but the government has assured reconsideration of FIRs...
Prabhat Khabar··Muzaffarpur
SportsPhoto: Hindu SportIn the Elite Group-D Ranji Trophy match at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Rajasthan secured three points with a first-innings lead against Tamil Nadu. On the final day, Rajasthan batted cautiously to set a safe target. Tamil Nadu, needing 282 runs in under two sessions, opted for preservation, leading to a draw after tea. Kartik Sharma showed attacking intent with a notable 42 runs.
Hindu Sport··Jaipur
BusinessPhoto: Economic TimesIndia's electricity demand is expected to rise significantly by 2035 due to industrial shifts towards electric and hydrogen-based processes. Factors such as rising incomes, industrialization, and increased cooling needs will drive this growth. Data centres and green hydrogen production will notably increase electricity consumption. Distributed generation is also set to supply a larger share, requiring upgrades in power infrastructure to handle the demand.
Economic Times·
PoliticsPhoto: Times of IndiaA Meerut court sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla to death for murdering Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, and hiding evidence. The trial lasted 18 months with 22 witnesses. Rajput’s mother thanked the court, hoping the verdict deters future crimes. The sentence was delivered after the trial concluded on Wednesday.
Times of India··Meerut
ET Markets·
Photo: ET MarketsForeign investors have sold more than Rs 6 lakh crore of Indian equities following the 2024 capital gains tax increase, with outflows worsening in 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks on LTCG and STT have raised hopes for tax relief. However, analysts are divided on whether any tax changes will lead to a sustained return of foreign institutional investors.
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