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5 major credit card rule changes from April 1: Here’s all you need to know

New Delhi: If you use a credit card for everyday expenses, online shopping or tax payments, several rules may change for you starting April 1, 2026. The Income Tax Department has proposed five major changes related to credit cards in the draft Income Tax Rules 2026. If approved, these rules could replace the 1962 provisions. Therefore, it's important to understand how these changes will impact your finances and tax planning. 1. Strict reporting on large credit card bills According to the new draft, if the total amount of payments made on one or more of your credit cards in a…

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Mohammad Amir’s shocking prediction for T20 World Cup 2026: ‘India won’t qualify for semifinals’

New Delhi: The Super 8 round of the T20 World Cup is all set to begin on Saturday, February 21, with the New Zealand vs Pakistan clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The race for the semifinals also starts as two teams from each group will make it to the knockouts. Meanwhile, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has shockingly predicted that hosts India will fail to qualify for the next round of the mega event. According to him, India will struggle on the pitches that are slowing down and thereby will be knocked out of the tournament. For…

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AI can accelerate global growth by 0.8%, India’s Viksit Bharat goal achievable: IMF MD

New Delhi: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Wednesday said artificial intelligence can lift global growth by 0.8 per cent, and India's goal of becoming a Viksit Bharat or a developed nation is achievable. Speaking at a panel discussion at the AI Impact Summit here, Georgieva said a research by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) suggests that AI has the potential to significantly accelerate global growth. "We did some research and here is the answer. Based on what we know, AI can lift up global growth by almost a percentage point. We say 0.8 per cent... It would mean that…

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Real estate stock to be in focus as company wins order from Tata Steel, check details

Mumbai: Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL), a small-cap construction company, has announced a significant order in its latest exchange filing. The company said it has received a major work order from Tata Steel Limited, a flagship company of the Tata Group. According to the filing, HMPL will undertake the design, engineering, construction and completion of an OPR and NOPR residential colony for employees at TSSIJ, Bileipada (Joda). The shares will be in focus when the markets open on Monday, as the announcement was shared just ahead of the closing.  Project Details and Timeline The project includes the construction of G+9…

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Phoebe Dynevor to lead ‘Beach Read’ adaptation

“Bridgerton” star Phoebe Dynevor is set to lead 20th Century Studios' adaptation of Emily Henry's bestselling novel “Beach Read”.   The actor, most recently seen in Lionsgate's dystopian drama “Anniversary”, will take on a lead role in the romantic comedy based on Henry's 2020 bestseller.   The story follows January Andrews, a successful romance novelist grappling with grief and crippling writer's block after the death of her father, and the discovery of secrets he had long kept hidden.   Seeking solace and closure, January spends the summer at her late father's Michigan beach house to prepare it for sale. There,…

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Aiden Markram prepares to bowl vs Abhishek Sharma in powerplay, South Africa train accordingly

Ahmedabad : Abhishek Sharma’s troubles against spin in the powerplay have become a growing concern in the T20 World Cup 2026. The southpaw has registered three consecutive ducks, two of them falling to spinners. Pakistan’s Salman Agha and Netherlands’ Aryan Dutt dismissed the opener in the past two matches, exposing a vulnerability India must address before their Super Eights clash against South Africa at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on February 22. In the meantime, the Proteas have already started to plan tackle Abhishek. During the practice session on match day minus two, captain Aiden Markram was seen bowling…

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Omnitech Engineering IPO: Subscription to begin on February 25, check price band, GMP and other details

Mumbai: Omnitech Engineering, a manufacturer of precision-engineed components, on Friday fixed a price band of Rs 216–227 per share for its upcoming Rs 583 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO). At the upper end of the price band, the company is valued at over Rs 2,800 crore. The company’s initial share sale will open for public subscription on February 25 and conclude on February 27. Bidding for anchor investors will take place on February 24, according to a public announcement. IPO structure and utilisation of proceeds The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares worth up to Rs 418 crore and…

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AUS vs OMN pitch report: How will surface at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium play in T20 World Cup?

Pallekele (Sri Lanka): Australia will host Oman in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. With back-to-back two defeats to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, the Mitchell Marsh-led side is already out of the Super Eights race and the final game could see a more determined version of the Aussies, who arrived at the tournament as one of the favourites. However, their senior cricketers failed to live up to the expectations, particularly the middle order, which starred the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Tim David and Marcus Stoinis. Even though they had the option…

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From BEL to HAL: Defence stocks gain up to 9% – What’s behind the rally?

Mumbai: Shares of defence stocks are in action today amid signs of a US-Iran conflict, as President Donald Trump warns of 'bad things' if the Middle Eastern country doesn't make a deal. Across-the-board buying was seen in early-morning trade even as benchmark indices opened in the red. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 291.93 points, or 0.35 per cent, to 82,206.21 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dropped 74.6 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 25,379.75. Despite this, the Nifty India Defence index was up by nearly 2 per cent. It touched a day high of 8,205.06, representing a gain…

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India beat Sri Lanka to qualify for Rising Asia Cup final, who will they play in summit clash?

Bangkok: India have defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets at the Terdthai Cricket Ground in Bangkok to qualify for the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025 final. The Radha Yadav-led side produced an all-rounder show and it should give them plenty of confidence ahead of the summit clash, which they will play either against Pakistan or Bangladesh. Batting first in the semi-final, Sri Lanka struggled to keep the scoreboard ticking. Opener Sanjana Kavindi looked in decent touch but the strike rate was always a concern. The 17-year-old scored 31 runs off 35 balls, while seven other batters registered in single digits.…

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