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Purchasing a house is a major accomplishment in an individual's life and it frequently requires significant financial support. One approach to make this process more manageable and beneficial is by considering a joint home loan.

populist budget is a fiscal plan tailored to resonate with the general public by offering immediate benefits or addressing popular concerns through measures like tax cuts, increased social spending, or subsidies. Examples include farm loan waivers, higher crop prices, and tax reductions above lower brackets. While «populist» isn't inherently negative, such budgets draw criticism for prioritizing short-term gains over long-term stability. They can lead to unsustainable fiscal policies, increasing deficits and national debt. Critics argue they're often crafted for political expediency, aimed at gaining votes rather than sound economic management. Promises made can be unrealistic, lacking clear funding mechanisms, posing future financial challenges. Financial markets may react adversely to perceived fiscal irresponsibility, raising government borrowing costs and undermining currency value. Inflation risks rise from measures like monetary expansion or subsidies, eroding purchasing power and economic stability. Benefits may disproportionately favor certain groups, deepening social and economic disparities.

Dividend Distribution Tax (DDT) underwent significant changes in India with the abolition of DDT in the 2020-21 Budget. Traditionally, dividends are payments made by companies to shareholders from their profits. DDT, introduced in the Finance Act of 1997, was a tax levied on these dividends distributed by domestic companies, irrespective of their income tax obligations on those profits. The decision to abolish DDT marked a substantial shift in tax policy. Previously, DDT imposed a burden directly on companies, reducing the amount of dividends received by shareholders. Post-abolition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that dividends would now be taxed in the hands of the shareholders themselves. This change aimed to streamline the taxation process, making it more transparent and aligning it with international norms where dividends are typically taxed at the individual level. The economic implications of abolishing DDT were widely anticipated. By removing this tax, Indian equities were expected to become more attractive to investors. The move was seen as potentially boosting market sentiment and encouraging companies to reinvest profits back into the economy. This reinvestment could stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. Moreover, the abolition of DDT was expected to make India a more appealing destination for foreign investors, potentially leading to increased Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Fiera Capital Corp.’s founder and his top managers solidified their control over the Canadian asset manager, striking a deal to buy out a top investor that was looking to exit its holding.

Allspring Global Investments, the mutual fund manager overseeing $570 billion in assets, has signaled its intentions to enter the active ETFs market.

A post shared by NASA (@nasa)The photo was captured by NASA's James Webb Telescope, which is a premier space science observatory. The NASA telescope helps scientists unravel the mystery of nearly every phase of our Universe, ranging from the first luminous glows after the Big Bang to the formation of solar systems with the potential of supporting life.

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Carson is extending its reach in the Northeast as it brings  a two decade-old independent into its partner network.

AssetMark is taking over billions of dollars in TAMP assets from Morningstar as part of a landmark mega-partnership between the two firms.

Magda Chambriard has been sworn in as the head of Brazil’s state-run oil giant Petrobras as market concerns of increased government intervention in the company mount

tax reforms in the first full budget of the newly elected government. These include the conditional waiver of interest or penalty on tax notices issued between 2017 and 2020, barring cases of wilful default. The budget is likely to be announced in July. The GST Council may also discuss crunching timeline for issuing notices, a monetary limit for pursuing disputes at the GST Appellate Tribunal, and a sunset date for anti-profiteering cases to reduce tax litigation and improve ease of doing business.

longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere has arrived. It will hit at 4.50 PM on June 20. This is not a rare event, but it is certainly one of the most interesting annual astrological events. It is summer solstice. At this point, the sun will reach its highest point in the sky as it will be directly above the Tropic of Cancer. It will make the longest day with the shortest night in the northern hemisphere. It will also herald the onset of Cancer season. The summer solstice holds astrological significance and the people have been observing certain rituals from the pre-historic period. Reason behind solstices

ALSO READ: Will Uddhav Thackeray align with BJP? The Shiv Sena (UTB) chief says ....Addressing the party workers in Mumbai on the occasion of 58th Foundation Day of the Shiv Sena, Uddhav Thackeray said, as quoted by news agency ANI, “Today, I welcomed not only our winning MPs but also those who did not win. I want the government to fall and elections to be held so that we can form INDIA alliance govt...I challenge Modi ji openly to start campaigning for Assembly elections from today itself...I challenge PM Modi to go to Andhra Pradesh and say that whatever Chandrababu Naidu has said in his manifesto he will fulfil it."Uddhav asserted he will never go with those who tried to 'finish off' his party and paid to speculation about a possible reconciliation with the BJP post the Lok Sabha polls.

Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT) faction, has firmly asserted that he will never align with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the party that attempted to "finish off" his Shiv Sena. His remarks came during the 58th foundation day celebrations of Shiv Sena, putting to rest speculations of a potential alliance with the BJP ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly Elections later this year.The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders had taken a dig at the INDIA bloc's Lok Sabha election performance in Maharashtra.

Bridgerton's third season concludes with a pivotal introduction that alters the trajectory of the series. The arrival of Michaela Stirling marks a departure from the novels by Julia Quinn, signaling a broader narrative evolution for the beloved Regency-era drama.

Criminal Minds: Evolution continues to captivate fans with its revival on Paramount+, led by Emily Prentiss and her BAU team. Amidst the intrigue of the Gold Star mystery and the pursuit of Elias Voit, fans are eager for the potential return of beloved characters Spencer Reid and Derek Morgan. Showrunner Erica Messer sheds light on the possibility, revealing a specific condition under which their comeback could happen.

AGS Transact is looking to raise Rs 200 crore to expand its operations. While the promoter group, led by founder Ravi Goyal, will invest Rs 150 crore the remaining will be brought in by non-promoter investors led by marquee high networth individuals including Ayush Mittal, Ashit M Mehta and Rajiv Mehta. In an exchange filing the company had said that its board of directors had approved fund raise by way of preferential warrants to promoter and promoter group along with Non-Promoters at a price of Rs. 79.25 per share.

Also read | India must learn from China's patent chase and focus on quality over quantity “The treaty could potentially attract investment to India, though several factors will influence the extent of this impact," said Jogeshwar Mishra, partner at law firm Shardul Amarchand & Mangaldas & Co. “These include providing a clearer legal framework for the use of genetic resources and traditional knowledge." The treaty would also improve market confidence, Mishra said, as it would ensure that “traditional knowledge and genetic resources are used ethically and legally, minimising the risk of legal disputes".

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Sam Zell was a prominent American billionaire businessman and philanthropist known for his focus on real estate investment. He founded or controlled several notable companies, including Equity Residential, Equity International, EQ Office, Covanta, Tribune Media, and Anixter. At the time of his passing, Zell’s personal fortune was estimated at approximately $5.2 billion. Zell's investing principles include:

Form 16 holds significant importance for employed individuals in India during the income tax filing process. It includes comprehensive information such as salary details, claimed deductions, and the tax deducted at source (TDS) by the employer throughout the fiscal year. This data automatically populates most sections of your tax return, streamlining the filing process by eliminating the need for manual data entry.