Good News for Home Buyers: New GST Rule May Cut House Prices, Middle Class to Gain the Most

Buying or building a house may soon become cheaper. The government is working on a plan to simplify and rationalize GST rates on construction materials—a move that could directly reduce the over...

Delhi Startup Shock: New Employee Quits on First Day, Leaves Laptop Behind

In a surprising incident that has sparked widespread discussion online, a newly joined employee at a Delhi-based startup walked out on his very first day. During the lunch break, the employee quietly...

GST Reform: 12% and 28% Slabs to be Scrapped, Only 5% and 18% Rates to Remain

The government is moving towards a major simplification of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system. In a recent Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting, a consensus was reached to reduce the existing fo...

HDFC Customers Alert: Banking Services to Remain Closed for 7 Hours on August 22–23

HDFC Bank has issued an important notice for its customers, informing that some of its services will remain unavailable for seven hours due to scheduled system maintenance. The shutdown will take plac...

ITR Filing 2025: Will the Deadline Be Extended Again? Here’s Why Tax Experts Are Demanding It

If you are yet to file your Income Tax Return (ITR), this update is crucial. For the financial year 2024–25, the current deadline is 15 September 2025. But both taxpayers and chartered acco...

Why ITR Filers Are Getting Lower Refunds This Year: Explained

For the financial year 2025-26, the government extended the deadline for filing income tax returns (ITR) from July 31 to September 15, 2025. As people rush to file, many taxpayers have noticed that th...

Online Betting to Invite Harsh Punishment: Cabinet Clears New Gaming Bill

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved a landmark bill targeting online gaming and betting. Under the provisions of the bill, online betting will be classified...

Sensex Soars Over 1,100 Points in Early Trade, Investors Gain ₹5 Lakh Crore in 10 Minutes

The Indian stock market witnessed a spectacular rally on Monday, August 18, 2025, as the Sensex jumped over 1,100 points within the first 10–20 minutes of opening trade. This rapid surge added a...

Gold and Silver Price Update (18 August 2025): Gold Becomes Cheaper, Latest Rates in Major Cities

If you’ve been waiting for a dip in gold prices, today may be a favorable day. Gold rates have fallen slightly on August 18, 2025, as global tensions ease, offering some relief for buyers across...

SBI Raises Home Loan Rates—Buying a House Just Got Harder for Common Man

India's largest public sector bank, State Bank of India (SBI), has increased its home loan interest rates by 25 basis points, making home finance more expensive for new borrowers. The rates—whic...