6 financial changes from July 1: What changes for ITR, Aadhaar, passport fees and bank rules

Several financial changes will come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, bank customers, credit card users, passport applicants and Aadhaar holders. From changes in credit card benefits and passport charges to new RBI rules against mis-selling. Several financial changes will come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, bank customers, credit card…

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The iPhone turns 19: Still the gadget that changed modern life

On the evening of June 29, 2007, people queued outside Apple Stores across the United States to buy a phone few had touched but many believed would change everything. There were no livestreamed launch events, countdown timers or influencers posting first impressions. Apple simply announced that the iPhone would go on sale at 6 pm,…

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Kerala HSCAP third allotment list 2026 released at hscap.kerala.gov.in: Direct link to download here

Kerala’s Directorate of General Education has published the HSCAP Plus One third allotment list for 2026, marking the final round of the primary Class 11 admission process. Candidates can now access their allotment status online, while those offered seats are required to report to their assigned schools within the notified schedule to complete the admission…

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Agni deters, Pralay disrupts, BrahMos strikes: India’s missile power explained

Brahmos missiles of the army. (Image credit: Indian Army) Through recent missile tests and active use during Operation Sindoor, India has continuously demonstrated the effectiveness of its missiles. The Indian missile program has continuously moved forward since the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) that began in 1982. The initial plan was to have a…

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End of destroyers era? UK scraps next-generation destroyers plan for a Common combat vessels

Photo credit: Navy lookout United Kingdom has scrapped its plan to build next-generation destroyers, opting to procure at least six ‘Common Combat Vessels (CCVs), designed to operate with drones and autonomous systems. The decision was announced under the government’s ‘Defence Investment Plan’.UK currently operate six type 45 destroyers, also know as ‘Daring Class’ are due…

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DMK workers detained during protest seeking action against TVK minister Sarathkumar over white powder video row | Chennai News

CHENNAI: DMK workers staged a road blockade at Doveton in Vepery on Monday, demanding legal action against TVK minister Sarathkumar over a viral video that showed him handling a white powder during an IPL match in 2025. Police, who had denied permission for the protest, detained at least 50 demonstrators and dispersed the gathering.The protest…

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‘Heavens are not going to fall’: SC refuses urgent hearing on plea seeking CBI probe into Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft row | India News

SC refuses urgent hearing plea seeking CBI-led probe into Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft row NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a petition seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation-led multi-agency probe into the alleged embezzlement of donation funds at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The top court observed…

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FIRST message that turned ‘Minnal Murali’ director Basil Joseph from coding and deadlines to CINEMA | Malayalam Movie News

First message that turned ‘Minnal Murali’ director Basil Joseph from coding and deadlines to CINEMA First message that turned ‘Minnal Murali’ director Basil Joseph from coding and deadlines to CINEMA First message that turned ‘Minnal Murali’ director Basil Joseph from coding and deadlines to CINEMA First message that turned ‘Minnal Murali’ director Basil Joseph from…

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U.S. District Judge who quietly rewired NFL money dies 2 days before turning 97 | NFL News

U.S. District Judge David Doty presided over the 1993 settlement that helped shape NFL free agency and the salary-cap era. (Image via Getty) David Doty never played a snap in the NFL. He still changed how almost every roster, contract and offseason works.The Minnesota federal judge, who presided over NFL labor cases for decades, died…

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Can a wife lose maintenance if she has a govt house? Allahabad HC says no

The Allahabad high court has ruled that a residential house allotted to a woman under a government welfare scheme cannot be treated as a source of livelihood or used as grounds to deny her maintenance. The court made clear that shelter and financial independence are two very different things and that a husband’s legal obligation…

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