PPF rules: Why Kerala High Court ordered a mother to return extra interest earned in children’s Public Provident Fund accounts – explained

PPF rules: Interest forfeiture applies exclusively to excess deposits made whilst the account holder was a minor. (AI image) Public Provident Fund or PPF is a popular savings scheme with the sovereign guarantee and decent rate of returns adding to its charm. But there is a cap to the annual investment in the scheme – […]

Katy Perry, Justin Trudeau officially confirm their relationship, appear hand-in-hand at first public appearance. Watch

Updated on: Oct 26, 2025 12:27 pm IST Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their relationship official days after their photos of getting intimate on her yacht near Santa Barbara emerged online. Singer Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau have officially confirmed their relationship, weeks after speculations that they are dating. As […]

Woman who lost 15 kg shares weight loss tips that helped her go from 73 kg to 56 kg: ‘Stretch every morning, night for…’

Losing weight is an uphill battle. Apart from working out regularly, it also requires one to keep a check on their diet, adopt lifestyle habits that can benefit their routine, and follow a cohesive plan that offers long-term benefits rather than quick results. Fitness coach shares tips that helped her lose 15 kg during weight […]

Economy

CESL to open tender of 10,900 e-buses on November 6

State-owned Convergence Energy Services Ltd (CESL) will open a mega tender next month to procure 10,900 electric buses for cities including Hyderabad, Surat, Ahmedabad, Delhi and Bengaluru. This tender marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable, zero-emission public transport systems under the National Electric Bus Programme (NEBP). CESL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Energy […]

Low GST but expensive cheques! Fitness and beauty services get costlier—Here’s why gyms and salons are raising prices

The GST on personal grooming, fitness, and wellness services came down from 18% to 5% on September 22, but rather than seeing lower prices, customers across the country are facing 10%-20% hikes at salons, gyms, yoga studios, and fitness centres.The price hike comes as businesses are now forced to bear the full cost of taxes […]

‘Satish Shah got a kidney transplant to extend life, care for wife Madhu who has Alzheimer’s’, reveals Sachin Pilgaonkar

Updated on: Oct 26, 2025 11:49 am IST Sachin Pilgaonkar shared that his wife, actor Supriya Pilgaonkar, met Satish Shah at his home three days before his death. Actor Sachin Pilgaonkar has opened up about his late friend Satish Shah and his personal life. Speaking with News18, Sachin revealed that Satish underwent a kidney transplant […]