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Business
A Rs 5 lakh investment in a Post Office Time Deposit can mature at approximately Rs 5,35,403 to Rs 7,24,974, depending on the selected tenure. The 5-year option carries the highest listed rate and is the only tenure eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C under the old tax regime.
Business
Income tax notices can arise during return processing, assessment, scrutiny, reassessment or recovery of outstanding demand. The correct response depends on the section cited and the issue identified. Taxpayers may need to accept an adjustment, correct a defective return, provide records, challenge a demand or submit a detailed explanation within the prescribed timeline.
India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met founders and representatives of Indian space startups, who outlined plans spanning rockets, satellite engines, orbital servicing, space-based pharmaceuticals and ground stations. The discussion also focused on policy stability, investor confidence, global competition and efforts to make advanced space technology useful to ordinary people.
Gadgets
More than 99% of mobile phones used in India are made domestically, according to MyGovIndia. The figures highlight the country’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem and its position as the 2nd-largest mobile manufacturing hub globally.
Trending
A public health poster explains that dengue is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito and highlights common symptoms, including fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, body pain, weakness and skin rashes. It also urges prompt medical attention for persistent vomiting, severe stomach pain, fainting or bleeding, while outlining household mosquito-control steps.
India
Commercial passenger vehicles operating through services such as Ola, Uber, RedBus and InDrive must now be registered on the transport department’s portal, according to a Dainik Jagran post. The reported rules allow registration of vehicles up to 12 years old and refer to panic buttons, vehicle-location systems and women passengers.
Lifestyle
Makhana, described as a nutrient-rich traditional superfood, is gaining global recognition, according to a PIB Hindi post. The post highlights production of 80,590 metric tonnes and an average yield of 2.34 MT per hectare for 2025–26, presenting the crop as an important development in India’s agricultural sector.
India
Electric vehicles are being highlighted for potentially lower operating and maintenance costs, home-charging convenience, quieter driving and a growing public charging network. The benefits are especially relevant to regular commuters and people travelling in cities, while suitable use conditions may also help reduce local air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.
Lifestyle
The Ministry of Health has drawn attention to symptoms associated with swine flu, also known as H1N1. The listed signs include fever, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, body aches and fatigue. People experiencing these symptoms are advised to recognise them early, avoid ignoring persistent symptoms and seek medical advice at a nearby healthcare centre.
Business
A post from the Reserve Bank of India recalls the Pie, once India’s smallest currency unit. Used in everyday transactions during the pre-decimal monetary system, the denomination is no longer in circulation but remains part of the country’s monetary history.
Business
The August series expiry on NSE is scheduled for Tuesday, 25 August 2026. CNBC Awaaz Managing Editor Anuj Singhal has warned traders about selling out-of-the-money single-stock options close to expiry, as a sudden price move can turn a ₹3-4 premium trade into a physical settlement obligation worth lakhs.
Politics
Natalie Harp moved from hosting a conservative news programme to working closely with Donald Trump, handling printed material, communications and access to the president. Her loyalty, private letters and influence inside Trump’s circle have drawn public attention, while statements from her brother and political critics have intensified questions about their relationship.
World
Turkey says it will ask Interpol to issue a Red Notice seeking Benjamin Netanyahu’s arrest over a domestic criminal case linked to an attack on Gaza aid activists. The move comes as tensions with Israel intensify after an airstrike on a Syrian military base near Turkey’s border, drawing criticism from the US ambassador.
Business
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed penalties of ₹2.70 lakh on Progfin Private Limited and ₹8.10 lakh on Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited. The action followed inspections linked to their financial positions as on March 31, 2025, and identified shortcomings involving KYC systems, customer risk classification and governance requirements.
Business
The Reserve Bank of India has fined Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited ₹8.10 lakh after finding breaches involving director appointments, customer risk categorisation and the timely uploading of KYC records. The action followed a statutory inspection linked to the company’s financial position as on March 31, 2025.
Business
Non-audit taxpayers earning from business or profession must file their income tax returns by 31 August 2026. Missing the deadline can lead to late fees, interest on unpaid tax and loss of eligibility to carry forward certain business, trading or capital losses. Separate deadlines apply to audited and transfer pricing cases.
India
India’s beauty industry is attracting global investment as incomes rise, online shopping expands and younger consumers spend more on skincare and personal care. Gen Z accounts for a substantial share of beauty customers, while demand is spreading beyond major cities and is expected to reshape the market through 2030.
India
Sugar prices in India have climbed sharply as stocks remain limited, demand rises ahead of the festival season and part of the crop is diverted for ethanol. The government says domestic supplies are adequate, while industry representatives point to lower production, earlier stock levels and panic buying as factors behind the increase.
Lifestyle
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan was returned to Adiala Jail after doctors examined him at Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad. The medical team said he did not need to remain admitted, while the government renewed its challenge to an order concerning private-hospital treatment and his lawyers raised concerns about access to him.
India
Rabindranath Tagore advised that the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram could serve as a national song without offending any community. His view became part of the Congress Working Committee’s 1937 decision to limit public singing to those stanzas, a position now central to a renewed political dispute.
Cinema
Actor Rajpal Yadav has spoken about his financial difficulties amid a loan dispute and a bank auction notice involving his ancestral home. He claimed losses of 200 to 250 crore rupees over 13 years and said he would repay people who are owed money, while legal proceedings linked to a bounced cheque case continue.
Cinema
September 2026 will bring eight new films to cinemas, spanning crime drama, psychological thriller, supernatural horror, romance and mystery. The lineup includes Mirzapur The Movie, Haivan, One – Force of the Forest, Love Lottery, Daayra, The Paradise, Immortal and Sardar 2, with releases scheduled across the month.
Cinema
Yash’s Kannada action thriller ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has received an 18+ rating from the British Board of Film Classification ahead of its 26 August release. The classification cites extreme violence, sexual content, disturbing injury detail, drug use and frightening scenes in the film.
India
Relations between Iran and the UAE have come under strain after the UAE accused Iran of launching two ballistic missiles towards its maritime vessels and announced a halt to trade and financial transactions. The move highlights Dubai’s longstanding role as a commercial route for Iran amid sanctions and international isolation.
