The UK tax rule on FCNR deposits is weakening their appeal among some wealthy NRIs because overseas interest may be taxed in Britain. Higher Indian returns and the RBI-backed incentive remain attractive, but investors must now compare headline rates with their final post-tax income. UK tax rules are weakening the appeal of Foreign Currency Non-Resident, or FCNR, deposits for some wealthy NRIs, particularly long-term UK residents who may owe British tax on interest

Iran nuclear site repairs appear to be underway at Taleghan 2, Parchin and Pickaxe Mountain after recent US-Israeli strikes. Satellite imagery shows cranes, vehicles and cleared impact areas, but Iran and international inspectors have not confirmed the work’s purpose. Taleghan 2 repairs visible in satellite imagery Recent high-resolution satellite images indicate repair and rehabilitation activity at Taleghan

The Karnataka Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP leadership over the controversy surrounding alleged theft and financial irregularities linked to donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. At its general body meeting, the state Congress adopted a resolution demanding the resignations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, accusing them of bearing moral responsibility for t

YCP steps up pressure campaign against Andhra coalition government With the Andhra Pradesh coalition government still in the first half of its term, the opposition YSR Congress Party appears to be intensifying its political campaign on multiple fronts. A series of recent controversies, local incidents and development-related disputes are increasingly being used to question the administration, putting the ruling alliance of the

Meloni seeks to cool Trump dispute Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said her relationship with US President Donald Trump remains “cordial” despite a series of sharp public exchanges over NATO, Iran and a disputed photo claim. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Turkey, Meloni tried to reduce speculation that the disagreement had seriously damaged ti

Macron’s Damascus trip marks diplomatic turning point French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on Monday, July 6, becoming the first Western head of state to visit Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government in December 2024. His two-day trip marks a significant diplomatic moment as Syria seeks to rebuild international ties after years of isola

Ayodhya, July 6, 2026: The Ram Mandir Trust meeting began inside the temple complex on Monday to discuss the resignations of former general secretary Champat Rai and former trustee Anil Mishra amid the ongoing SIT probe into alleged donation irregularities. The meeting comes at a crucial moment for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as trustees review the donation-box accounting controversy, the preliminary fin

Mamata House Arrest Claim Deepens Baruipur Case Row Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s alleged house arrest has added a major political twist to the Baruipur case, where the death of a 12-year-old girl has triggered anger, protests and demands for justice. The Trinamool Congress claimed that Banerjee was stopped from leaving her residence when she planned to visit the victim’s family in Baruipur.

The Baruipur minor girl death case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has triggered a major police investigation after the child was found dead near a pond and a suspected accused was allegedly lynched by angry locals. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the case, while officials said raids and further action are underway to identify everyone involved in the alleged crime and the violence that followed.

Sri Ganganagar Minor Assault Case: 14 Arrested as Investigation Continues Rajasthan Police have arrested 14 people in the Sri Ganganagar minor assault case. The minor was rescued from a hotel after being reported missing, and a Special Investigation Team is now examining CCTV footage, technical evidence, and hotel links. Authorities have also demolished three hotels over rule violations, while the probe continues.   Police intensify probe into al

Australian authorities are investigating a reported online threat aimed at Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before a planned community event in Melbourne, according to media reports. The event, titled “Melbourne Meets Modi,” is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. AEST on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Marvel Stadium, based on the event details provided. PM Modi Melbourne Event Under Security Review The reported threat appeared in a comment under a Faceb

Indian students admitted to U.S. universities for Fall 2026 are facing a shortage of F-1 visa appointment slots, raising concerns that some may miss August program start dates or be forced to defer enrollment. Many applicants have already completed admissions requirements and received Form I-20 from their universities. However, students say the U.S. visa scheduling portal has shown few or no available interview appointments for weeks.

Rupeeflo is targeting a reduction in NRI account opening time from about 60 days to 24 hours. The digital onboarding effort covers bank, demat and trading accounts used by Non-Resident Indians investing in India. The company says the faster process could address paperwork and verification delays that cause applicants to abandon plans to invest in Indian stocks or deposits. Rupeeflo targets faster NRI account opening Zerodha founder and CEO Nith

Ram Mandir Donation Theft Accused Reveals Washroom Cash Trail The investigation into the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case has taken a serious turn after one of the arrested accused allegedly told police that stolen cash was temporarily hidden inside washrooms before being moved out of the temple complex. According to police sources, Avinash Shukla was questioned for nearly two hours on Tuesday after investigators receive

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy in connection with the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Thef

The investigation into the Ayodhya Ram Temple donation theft case has widened into a detailed financial probe, with police seeking five years of banking records from seven banks connected to the eight arrested accused and the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. Police sources said investigators have asked banks to provide account statements, transaction histories, KYC records, deposit details and other financial documents. The objective is to reconstruct the money trail and e

A US traveler stranded in Dubai reportedly waited about a week after an India entry update failed to arrive during her journey, according to a social media account. The woman had been traveling from the United States to meet her fiancé’s family in India and was said to have completed the required e-arrival or pre-arrival application before departure. US Traveler Stranded in Dubai: What the Account Says The expected confirmation did not arrive while sh

Arvind Kejriwal has announced a major religious push in Punjab, including a grand Mata Sita‑Luv Kush temple in Amritsar, expansion of pilgrimage schemes, and statewide devotional programmes. Major Religious and Cultural Push in Punjab AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal unveiled a series of religious and cultural initiatives aimed at strengthening s

The Canada World Cup visa refusal rate for Indians reached about 71%, with only 355 of 1,225 FIFA 2026-related visitor visa applications approved, according to data attributed to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. The figures cover applications processed from Saturday, November 15, 2025, through Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Canada processed nearly 17,000 visitor visa applications linked to the tournament during that period and approved

A US-based NRI won relief in an NRI cash deposit tax case in India after the Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal accepted that ₹11.18 lakh deposited during demonetisation came from earlier overseas remittances intended to support his parents. In an order pronounced on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, in Arun Bussi v. ACIT, the tribunal directed the deletion of the tax addition for assessment year 2017-18. The