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We are all familiar with the fact that investing in tax-saving avenues such as life insurance, NPS, PPF, ELSS, Sukanya Samriddhi Scheme, NSC, among others, is necessary to save tax. However, not many of us are aware of the different tax provisions that can help us reduce our tax liability without making any investments.

David Corenswet's debut as Clark Kent in James Gunn's DC Universe reboot, 'Superman', has been unveiled in new set photos from Ohio, drawing strong reactions from fans who praise his comic book accurate look. The anticipated film, set for a 2025 release, also features Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, with additional characters like Lois Lane and Perry White making appearances. The recent set photos, shared by DCU_Updates, present Corenswet in a strikingly different appearance from his Superman persona. His portrayal of Clark Kent features a curly mane, a significant departure from recent versions of the character. «Clark Kent and Superman look like two completely different people,» commented a fan.

Boeing as the U.S. Justice Department has until July 7 to decide whether to prosecute the planemaker after prosecutors alleged the company violated a deferred prosecution agreement related to two fatal crashes, with lawyers recommending criminal charges.Officials alleged in May that the 2021 agreement, which shielded Boeing from a criminal charge of conspiracy to commit fraud arising from the 2018 and 2019 fatal crashes involving the 737 MAX jet, had been breached.Arnold & Porter law firm partner Deborah Curtis told Global News the recommendations of charges will add to the impact Boeing has been dealing with in the past months.“This is not something that’s going away easily for Boeing at all,” she said in an interview.

visa fraud. According to a Reuters reports,the three-judge panel unanimously determined that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is not immune from the 2020 lawsuit, as it had entered into contracts with the students to provide educational services. The lawsuit's lead plaintiff, Teja Ravi from India, claims he paid $12,500 to enroll at the "University of Farmington" in Michigan, an institution set up by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a division of DHS, in 2016 to entrap illegal visa brokers. According to DHS, Ravi and others paid the school for fraudulent immigration documents. Ravi allegedly left the United States before DHS could arrest him.

The Pursuit of Happyness and Andy Sachs (Anne Hathway) from The Devil Wears Prada remain fan favourites because of the resilience they display in embracing the unfamiliar. “In a neoliberal economy, productivity and continual self-improvement are emphasised as key to success," says Melissa Brown, assistant professor of communications at Santa Clara University, US.

Guy Ritchie's upcoming series, «Young Sherlock,» has added Joseph Fiennes and Natascha McElhone to its cast as Sherlock Holmes's parents, Silas and Cordelia.

Kanye West, controversial rapper, has sent the entire real estate world, into a frenzy after demolishing an entire beachfront mansion in Malibu, priced at $53 million, that was designed by a very popular Japanese architect. This luxe mansion was purchased by West in September, 2021, which has then gone under the hammer and seen its prices depreciate by almost $14% due to the renovations and destruction, as per the plans of West, says NY Post.

A new survey by Blackstone’s Private Wealth Solutions group offers a meaningful glimpse into how financial advisors are allocating client assets to private markets.

SEOUL : To the makers of smartphones, power grids and electric vehicles, lithium—the lightest metal—allows batteries to become supercharged, underpinning hopes for a greener economy and longer-lasting devices. But the very traits that make lithium game changing for energy storage can pose overpowering challenges should the batteries ever catch fire. Incidents involving lithium-battery fires are becoming more common around the world, raising safety concerns.

coffee and sit for six or more hours a day are at almost 60 percent higher risk of dying compared to coffee drinkers who sit for less than six hours daily, according to research published in BioMed Central (BMC) Public Health. Researchers from the Medical College of Soochow University's School of Public Health in China tracked over 10,000 adults in the US for up to 13 years. They found an increased risk of dying for sedentary non-coffee drinkers, a risk not observed among those who drink coffee.

Citi Country Officer for India and Head of Banking for Indian Sub-Continent. Shah has been entrusted with the responsibility of providing strategic financial support to Khullar.Ashu Khullar said Shah’s appointment as the CFO, which comes with his experience in operations, would boost Citi Bank’s financial leadership. “Jeegar's deep knowledge of our operations in India and proven track record in financial management make him exceptionally qualified for this critical role," said Ashu Khullar.

The mayor of Maui County in Hawaii wants to stop owners of thousands of vacation properties from renting to visitors

Amar Kalkundrikar, Fund Manager, Nippon India Mutual Fund, says at Nippon the consumption thematic is about investing into companies that provide branded goods and services to consumers. It is a play on rising incomes, aspirations, and brand consciousness of Indian consumers. As their incomes rise, consumers are interested in premiumising their experiences across categories; they go for branded products and are willing to pay for it. That is the sort of behaviour we want to capture in our portfolios. Kalkundrikar further says Nippon MF has increased exposure to sectors where mass consumption revival should benefit, that includes basic FMCG, QSR, automobiles, where we have seen recovery already starting and of course, some of these home improvement categories.

Scarlett Johansson expressed excitement about starring in Jurassic World 4. She praised the script by David Koepp. The film aims to revive the franchise with a fresh perspective.

Bob Odenkirk’s 'Nobody 2' will be directed by Timo Tjahjanto. The film is set for release on August 15, 2025. The sequel follows the 2021 thriller 'Nobody.'

tax rebate for salaried class and restoration of the old pension scheme are some of the key demands made by trade union leaders during a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday. The unions also asked the government to stop the privatisation drive of PSUs, scrap the new pension scheme and restore the old pension scheme (OPS). «The ceiling limit for the income tax rebate for the salaried class on their salary and gratuity must be substantially raised. Government-sponsored social security fund for the unorganised workers and agricultural workers has to be set up to provide them with defined universal social security schemes including minimum pension of Rs 9,000 per month and other medical, educational benefits,» the CTUs said in their memorandum.

Being stressed about finances should be a trigger for open dialogue between couples, but new research has found that the opposite is frequently the case.

Bata has appointed Meeru Gupta as general counsel and head of legal. An alumnus of Delhi University, Gupta had served previously as Varun Beverages – RJ Corporation, where she led the legal practice, formulated litigation strategies and managed cross-border acquisitions. Over two decades veteran Gupta started her career with Reliance Energy (BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd.) in 2004. Subsequently, she joined Philips India as manager in its legal department in 2008 and rose to became director Legal and Compliance. At Philips India, she was instrumental in key decision-making processes across the Lighting, Consumer Lifestyle, and Healthcare divisions, said the company in its statement.

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank fell 7.56% in today's intraday trade, hitting a 3-week low of ₹44.70 apiece after the management reduced the bank’s loan growth guidance to around 20% for FY25, down from the earlier guidance of 20%–25%. Additionally, the bank increased its credit cost guidance to 1.7%, up from the previous 1.4%–1.5%.This adjustment is due to increased stress in microfinance in certain hotspot states such as Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, UP, and Kerala.

An “episode at work” is how Robyn Cook describes the sudden and life-changing full-body spasm that sent her to the emergency room, five years before a mysterious set of symptoms would be diagnosed as stiff person syndrome.

When Steve Bannon is unhappy with Donald Trump, you know the former President has taken a good turn. Mr. Trump did so last week in saying he’d like to give a green card for residence in the U.S.