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Even as Parliament’s Select Committee on the new Income Tax Bill retained the digital search and seizure provisions without any significant changes in its report this week, the Income Tax Department is in the process of defining tighter procedures to protect the privacy of the taxpayer after concerns were raised by digital rights activists. In an interview with The Indian Express, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Chairman Ravi Agrawal said the Tax Department is going to issue a manual that will outline the procedure for the analysis of digital evidence. “From a regulatory point of view, statutory permissions are there…

The debate around nepotism in Bollywood shows no signs of dying down. Every now and then, a celebrity adds their voice to the conversation that’s been going on for years. Archana Puran Singh recently started the discussion again on her YouTube channel during a conversation with actor Ajay Devgn. Archana’s sons, Aaryamann and Ayushmaan, are aspiring actors, and Ajay’s nephew Aaman Devgan recently made his debut in his home production Azaad, with Raveena Tandon’s daughter Rasha Thadani. Archana, sharing her perspective, defended the practice of nepotism and said that star kids have a “sense of professional ethics.” She said, “One…

It’s a common piece of advice floating around health circles: drink a glass of water before meals to manage blood sugar levels. But does this simple habit really make a difference, especially for those living with diabetes or prediabetes? Some proponents believe that hydrating before eating can aid digestion, slow down the absorption of glucose, and potentially reduce post-meal blood sugar spikes. Others argue that while hydration is essential for overall health, its timing might not significantly affect glycaemic control.  So, does this tactic actually work, or is it just another wellness myth? Certified diabetes educator Kanikka Malhotra tells indianexpress.com,…

U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman announces charges against Jeffery Epstein on July 8, 2019 in New York City. A federal judge in Florida has denied a request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a separate Epstein case in Florida. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Stephanie Keith/Getty Images A Florida federal judge on Wednesday denied a request to unseal grand jury transcripts of a federal investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump had called for the release of grand jury testimony related to Epstein, who was accused of sexually trafficking children, in…

South Korean smartphone giant Samsung seems to be leading in the foldable OLED display market. The company, on Wednesday, July 23, announced that its latest foldable OLED panel stays intact even after a 500,000-fold durability test.  The OLED panel was tested by Bureau Veritas, a certification company. Samsung Displays raised its internal durability testing standard from 200,000 to 500,000 folds, which is two times more than their previous benchmark. The OLED panel used for this testing is built into the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7. This exceptional durability is made possible by the Samsung display’s newly developed architecture…

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. The truth is, it’s been years since I visited the mausoleum. But I’ll never forget the first time. 30 years ago. As an exchange student. How my eyes struggled to adjust in the darkness. And then … there he was. Vladimir Lenin. The Russian revolutionary and founder of the Soviet Union. And since his death in 1924, a wonder of chemistry, preserved in his crypt — under glass, asleep in his suit — barring the occasional removal for a…

Eva Victor (left) and John Carroll Lynch in a still from Sorry, Baby. A24 hide caption toggle caption A24 The Sundance Film Festival is often where up and coming filmmakers hope to land wide distribution deals for their work. This year, one breakout moment belonged to Sorry, Baby, a tender, offbeat film about life before and after a sexual assault. The film set off a bidding frenzy, eventually sold to A24 for around $8 million. Written, directed and starring Eva Victor, the film follows Agnes, a graduate student turned English lit professor, as she navigates the long and often surreal…

Marcus Rashford has been given the chance to revive his career at Barcelona with a season-long loan move from Manchester United announced Wednesday. The England forward, who was once considered among Europe’s top talents, has seen his career stall in recent years after falling out of favor at United and ending last season on loan at Aston Villa. The 27-year-old Rashford will join a Barcelona attack that includes young star Lamine Yamal, Brazil international Raphinha and veteran striker Robert Lewandowski. 📞 “Yeah… It’s official.”Rashford follows in Lineker’s footsteps. pic.twitter.com/ZvbnDAtbax — FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) July 23, 2025 Rashford had arrived in…

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware against US rightwing commentator Candace Owens, accusing her of spreading false and malicious claims for personal gain. According to the lawsuit, Owens has repeatedly claimed that Brigitte Macron is a man and alleged that Emmanuel Macron is under the control of the CIA. The Macrons say Owens has used these fabrications to grow her media platform and monetise attention, including through an eight-part podcast series titled Becoming Brigitte. “These outlandish, defamatory, and far-fetched fictions included that Mrs Macron was born a man, stole another…

It’s week three of summer school, government edition. So far this semester we’ve looked at how the government can help make us all richer (or poorer) and how we use taxes to change behavior and show our values. This week — How does the government decide what to do with all the money it collects? Woohoo! Government spending spree! Although it seems like the government can spend an endless amount of money, it cannot actually do all the things it wants to do. So the big question in this week’s lesson is: How do we decide? Why does the government…