After UPSC, UPPCS setbacks, Viral Sharma cracks Bihar, Uttarakhand PCS

Viral Sharma, undeterred by earlier UPSC and UPPCS interview setbacks, achieved significant success in state civil services. He secured top ranks in Uttarakhand PCS as Deputy Collector and in Bihar PCS for CDPO and BDO posts. Sharma attributes his success to a simple strategy of extensive previous year paper practice and concise notes, emphasizing his continued pursuit of the UPSC dream

The great economic divide: East-West split could cost world $6.9 trillion, WEF warns

The world is witnessing a significant shift from globalization to geo-economic fragmentation, with the World Economic Forum warning of a potential $6.9 trillion hit to global GDP. This fragmentation, already costing billions and increasing inflation, is driven by rising nationalism and trade disputes, particularly between the US and China. Emerging markets face the brunt, while multilateral institutions weaken, and policy uncertainty hampers investment and hiring.

3 dead, several feared trapped after under-construction wall collapses in Jaipur

Ayatollah Khamenei funeral: Bihar guv, external affairs MoS to attend - report

Sikh sacrilege row: Akal Takht gives Punjab govt 1 month to amend law; MLAs agree

Workplace harassment law may get stricter checks as NCW calls for annual POSH audits

The National Commission for Women is pushing for mandatory annual audits of POSH compliance in workplaces across India, moving beyond mere paperwork. This initiative aims to ensure genuine implementation of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act, 2013, with states like Maharashtra already taking proactive steps. Audits will scrutinize committee functionality, complaint handling, and awareness programs, with non-compliance facing penalties.

Can a co-owner sell your joint property without your consent? What the law says

Sikh sacrilege row: Akal Takht gives Punjab govt 1 month to amend law

Gold price prediction: Will prices continue to fall? Key levels to watch this week

Gold price prediction today: Gold prices may find support in the Rs 142,800–143,200 band. They are trading with a bearish bias in the near-term, says Manav Modi, Senior Analyst, Commodity Research at Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd.

ITR filing: Which is the correct tax return form for you? ITR-1 to ITR-7 eligibility explained

There are a total of seven income tax return filing forms and each year there are changes in some of these forms, so it’s important to be informed if your ITR form for a financial year is different from the previous year.

Haryana, Rajasthan sign MoU to implement 1994 Upper Yamuna water-sharing pact

Haryana and Rajasthan have inked a crucial Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi to operationalize the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board Agreement. Presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the pact aims to streamline the sharing and management of Yamuna river waters between the two states. This significant step brings a decades-old water-sharing pact closer to full implementation.

Where is Avesh Khan? The lanky pacer eyes India comeback via Ranji Trophy

After a year-long battle with injury and knee surgery, Avesh Khan says he is ready to return to the grind. Fresh off a successful Madhya Pradesh Premier League campaign, the fast bowler speaks about his rehab, Test cricket ambitions, preparing for the Ranji Trophy, and why he sees high-scoring T20s as an opportunity rather than a challenge.

Pune court awards death penalty to 65-year-old for rape, murder of 3-year-old girl

A Pune court has handed down the death penalty to Bhimrao Kamble for the brutal kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl. The special fast-track trial, ordered by the Chief Minister, concluded swiftly, with the judge deeming the crime "rarest of rare." CCTV footage was crucial in proving Kamble lured the child to a cowshed where the heinous act occurred.

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

Starting July 1, 2026, several financial changes will affect you. Income tax filing deadlines are set, and updating your Aadhaar email becomes free for a period. Expect shifts in SBI Card rewards and HDFC Bank credit card lounge access eligibility. Passport fees are rising, and new RBI rules will protect bank customers from mis-sold financial products, ensuring refunds and compensation.

Builder ordered to refund buyer who paid Rs 25 lakh in 1995 but got no property

A Maharashtra consumer commission has ordered a developer to refund Rs 25 lakh collected in 1995 for 11 commercial units that were never built. The buyer, who intended to use the shops for his business, waited over three decades for possession. The commission found the builder guilty of deficiency in service and unfair trade practice, awarding the buyer Rs 2 lakh for mental agony and Rs 25,000 for litigation costs.