Buying a property involves significant hidden costs beyond the initial price. Buyers must account for stamp duty, registration fees, home loan expenses, ongoing maintenance, property taxes, utility deposits, interior furnishing, legal documentation, and miscellaneous charges. Understanding these expenses is crucial for informed financial planning and a smooth homeownership journey.
Punjab Kings secured a thrilling three-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans, thanks to an unbeaten 72 from Cooper Connolly. While Connolly’s stellar performance clinched the win, captain Shreyas Iyer’s sister, Shresta, stole the spotlight with a viral bhangra celebration post-match. Iyer also provided an update on his wrist injury.
AI firm Anthropic suffered a significant source code leak of its Claude Code agent, exposing unreleased features like an always-on AI and a pet system. This marks the third such incident for the company, which is reportedly preparing for a massive $380 billion IPO. The leak offers a rare glimpse into the company’s development practices.
Aam Janata Unnayan Party chief Humayun Kabir accused West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee of neglecting Muslim voters while favouring Hindus with temple construction. Kabir, now allied with AIMIM’s Asaduddin Owaisi, vowed to unseat Banerjee, promising better financial aid to women and emphasizing the need for independent Muslim political leadership for development.
A 96-year-old Kerala woman, Karthyayani Amma, defied age and illiteracy by enrolling in a literacy program. She astonishingly scored 98% in her first-ever exam, excelling in reading, writing, and math. Her remarkable achievement, born from a personal desire to learn, inspired a nation and earned her prestigious awards, proving education knows no age limit.
A Bengaluru IT engineer was found dead in his apartment, prompting his wife to die by suicide shortly after by jumping from the 18th floor of the same complex. Preliminary findings suggest the husband was facing significant stressors, including health issues and anxiety over unemployment after losing his job in the US.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, will play for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026 after being picked at his base price. He revealed his calm demeanor stems from playing with his five dogs in Goa. Tendulkar previously played two seasons with Mumbai Indians, taking three wickets and scoring 13 runs in five matches.
Warren Buffett stated he has no regrets about his substantial donations to the Gates Foundation, despite recent controversies surrounding Bill Gates. He emphasized waiting for clarity on the situation before making further comments. Buffett also discussed his investment strategy, regretting selling Apple stock too early and downplaying current market volatility.
Indian airlines face a significant surge in airfares as jet fuel prices have more than doubled for April, driven by the Iran war. This drastic increase, coupled with a weakening rupee, is expected to lead to fare hikes and potential flight reductions as airlines grapple with soaring operating costs.
