UK property tax reforms may replace stamp duty and council tax soon. Land value taxes could significantly increase annual costs for expensive homes. This shift might reduce property values as buyers consider recurring tax bills. First-time buyers could benefit from lower upfront purchase costs. Second homes and investors may face higher expenses under proposed changes.
The Delhi high court denied default bail to Jasir Bilal Wani. Wani is an accused in the 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case. The court dismissed his appeal challenging a trial court order. He was arrested in November 2025 for alleged terror attack support. The NIA chargesheet identified him as the module’s in-house engineer.
‘Batwara 1947’, starring Sunny Deol, accumulated Rs 0.40 crore on its fifth day, with an impressive opening weekend collection of Rs 26.50 crore. The film’s total earnings in India now reach Rs 28.90 crore. As it enters the competitive landscape of ‘Awarapan 2’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’, it continues to showcase its appeal following
Making a remarkable debut at the BWF World Championships, Unnati Hooda scored a swift victory in straight games. She expressed heartfelt thanks to her father, who sacrificed his career to coach her diligently. Inspired by Ayush Shetty’s surprising triumph over a top competitor, Unnati is determined to focus on her performance and give her best
In 1989, Apple buried about 2,700 unsold Lisa computers at a landfill in Logan, Utah, ending the story of one of its biggest early failures. Launched in 1983 with a graphical interface and mouse, the Lisa was ahead of its time but struggled because of its nearly $10,000 price and hardware problems. A computer reseller
Police arrested Harini for allegedly killing her husband and son. She reportedly conspired with her lover, Vinay, to commit the murders. The child was allegedly strangled after witnessing his father’s death. Investigators suspect property was a motive for the alleged double murder. Harini confessed to the killings during police interrogation.
Google has won a bankruptcy auction for Spirit Airlines’ internal business data with a $10 million bid, beating AI firm Mercor, and says the trove will help train its AI models. The company clarified it is not buying customer or credit card information. Filings list 100 million emails, 500 million Teams chats and 30 million
A recent study from the University of Delhi reveals that mosquitoes, particularly Aedes aegypti, may be becoming less susceptible to the widely-used insecticide alpha-cypermethrin. Laboratory results indicate a small reduction in the insecticide’s effectiveness, and researchers discovered specific enzymes aiding in its breakdown. These findings underscore the necessity for diverse mosquito management techniques to ensure
New Zealand introduced house sparrows in 1867 hoping they would help farmers control crop-eating insects. The birds multiplied quickly and soon became a problem, feeding on grains and fruit and damaging wheat, barley and maize crops. Their rapid rise led to organised efforts to control them, including poisoned grain, shooting and bounties for eggs and
