The controversy surrounding the unpublished memoir of former Army Chief Manoj Mukund Naravane, titled Four Stars of Destiny, has deepened following two posts by Penguin India, three years apart. The row began when Congress MP Rahul Gandhi attempted to quote from the book during the Budget Session of Parliament. Gandhi was seen holding a copy of the book, which has yet to be published and is still awaiting clearance from the Defence Ministry. The confusion stems from a Decem

In the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, Hugging Face has emerged as a game-changer. Known for its open-source library called Transformers, the platform is transforming how developers, researchers, and businesses build and deploy AI models. Whether it's natural language processing, image recognition, or machine learning pipelines, Hugging Face offers a simple yet powerful solution that streamlines AI development. The Transformers library provides access to thous

Many errors occur when taxpayers fail to complete all parts of the Excel utility properly. According to Mihir Tanna, Associate Director at S.K Patodia LLP, a common mistake is forgetting to fill in the last row of the Capital Gains schedule row F. It’s essential to enter the quarter-wise details and click the ‘Validate’ button at the top of the sheet. Without this step, your tax details, including capital gains and taxes, may not show up cor

Pre-filled Income Tax Return (ITR) forms, introduced by the Income Tax Department, are designed to make tax filing simpler for individuals by auto-filling key financial details. These forms collect data from reliable sources such as your PAN, Aadhaar, Form 16 issued by employers, Form 26AS, and the Annual Information Statement (AIS) to pre-load income, tax paid, deductions claimed, and bank account information. However, despite the convenience, these pre-fille

Across the country, visitors to national park sites are noticing new signs asking them to be alert for content that portrays American history negatively. The signs were installed in compliance with a federal executive order titled Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History, issued on March 27. The directive instructs park staff to encourage reports of materials or displays that reflect poorly on the nation’s past or present, instead emphasizing natural beauty and national accomplishmen

In a controversial move stirring legal and political debate, President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order targeting Houston-based law firm Susman Godfrey, the firm that previously led high-profile defamation lawsuits against Fox News and MyPillow founder Mike Lindell over false 2020 election claims. The order, issued from Trump’s office, directs federal agencies to terminate contracts with Susman Godfrey, citing its alleged engagement in “activities detrimental to

In a significant move aimed at reshaping the American education system, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the closure of the Department of Education. This bold move aligns with long-standing Republican ambitions to transfer educational authority to individual states and reduce federal involvement in schools. The signing ceremony took place in the East Room of the White House, where Trump, surrounded by schoolchildren, proudly displayed the signed order.

Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling multiple wildfires, forcing evacuations and leading to a state of emergency declaration in parts of South Carolina. The fires, fueled by dry weather, strong winds, and high temperatures, have quickly spread across forests and residential areas, prompting urgent firefighting efforts.The largest wildfire in the region has already burned 1,200 acres near Myrtle Beach, while North Carolina is dealing with multiple blazes in different forests.

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has recently issued 21,885 pension payment orders as part of its ongoing efforts to implement higher pensions under the Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS) 1995. As per Minister of State for Labour & Employment Shobha Karandlaje's written response in Lok Sabha, a total of 17.48 lakh applications were submitted by pensioners and members seeking to increase their pension by making higher contributions.   The EPF

Archaeologists in Cambridgeshire have made an extraordinary discovery of a Roman-era cemetery that includes a unique burial involving liquid gypsum, providing rare insights into ancient burial practices. The central grave, believed to belong to a high-status individual, was found encased in a stone coffin with gypsum poured around the body, a practice known from Roman times but poorly understood. The gypsum preserved impressions of fabric from the individual's clothing, offering a glimpse

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is exploring a new mechanism for regulating pre-IPO trading activities through a concept called 'when-listed' securities. This proposed measure would oversee the trading of stocks between an IPO's allotment and its official listing. According to SEBI's chief, Madhabi Puri Buch, the aim is to allow investors to engage in these trades in a regulated manner, as there is existing demand for such transactions. Currently, t

Coromandel International Ltd. has won an appeal to quash an order to recover Rs 589.2 crore, including penalty and interest, from the company. The original order, filed by the additional commissioner of central tax from the Visakhapatnam Central GST Commissionerate, was contested successfully by the company. The Office of the Commissioner (Appeals), Central Tax and Customs, Guntur, ruled in Coromandel's favor on January 20, 2025. In a related matter, the fertilizer manufacturer

Cochin Shipyard’s stock saw a significant surge on Friday, hitting an upper circuit limit, following the announcement of a major order from Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. The order, valued at approximately Rs 450 crore, is for the construction of eight state-of-the-art harbour tugs, making it the largest contract for the company under the government’s Make in India scheme. Adani Ports emphasized its commitment to the "Make in India" and "Aatman

In India, a growing number of people are turning to matrimonial detectives to investigate the background of their prospective spouses, particularly in love marriages. Bhavna Paliwal, the founder of Tejas Detective Agency, has been running this business for over 20 years and finds that her services are in higher demand than ever. While arranged marriages, where families play a central role, remain highly popular, many young people are opting for love marriages, prompting some families to hire

Jana Sena Party president and Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan recently launched a scathing attack on his cabinet colleague, home minister Vangalapudi Anitha, over the functioning of the police department. This move has sparked debate among analysts, who believe that Kalyan may have overstepped his boundaries as an alliance partner. While Kalyan's concerns about the breakdown of law and order and atrocities against women are valid, some analysts argue that he should have

IAS officer Amrapali, who recently lost her legal fight against the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) regarding her allotment to the Telangana cadre, has now been transferred to Andhra Pradesh. Along with three other IAS officers, she reported to the Andhra Pradesh secretariat yesterday. The news of Amrapali's transfer has sparked discussions on social media regarding her potential role in Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's initiatives. Pawan Kalyan has expressed