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NEW DELHI: A same-sex couple has challenged a part of the Income Tax Act in the Bombay high court, saying it unfairly denies them a tax benefit that married heterosexual couples get on gifts. The Income Tax Department has strongly opposed their plea, telling the court it is “misconceived” and the plea should be dismissed.What…

File Pic: US President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino looks on. (AP Photo) The controversy surrounding FIFA’s unprecedented decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension has taken another dramatic turn, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino facing a formal ethics complaint to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)…

Indian and Australian soldiers during Exercise AustraHind. (Image credit: Indian Army) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Australia has deepened the strategic ties between New Delhi and Canberra, giving both countries a bigger role in maintaining stability and security in the Indo-Pacific at a time of growing regional security challenges.Over the past few years, India…

A natural disaster can shatter lives in an instant, reducing homes to rubble, destroying cherished belongings and forcing families to rebuild from scratch. For homeowners, the emotional and financial loss can be devastating. But tenants, too, are left facing a different kind of uncertainty once the immediate crisis has passed. Along with finding a safe…

Ismael Saibari leaves the field after being injured during the round of 16 match against Canada. (AP Photo) Morocco’s hopes of ending France’s FIFA World Cup title charge have suffered a significant setback, with in-form forward Ismael Saibari ruled out of Thursday’s blockbuster quarter-final because of a hamstring injury.Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed on the…

NEW DELHI: The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court has ruled that a family court cannot refuse to formally declare a couple’s marital status as “divorced” merely because the talaq was pronounced privately under Muslim Personal Law and neither party disputes it.A division bench of Justice Alok Mathur and Justice Syed Qamar Hasan Rizvi…

Parents’ excessive attachment to smartphones and screens could have long-term developmental and psychological consequences for their children, a new study claims. Researchers found that children who perceive their guardians’ as distracted by devices are more likely to experience “insecure attachment,” which may affect their confidence, relationships and emotional development later in life.Researchers said caregivers’ device…

Arthur Fery of Britain reacts to winning against Flavio Cobolli of Italy. (AP Photo) Arthur Fery’s remarkable Wimbledon dream continued in sensational fashion on Wednesday as the British wildcard became only the second men’s singles wildcard in history to reach the Wimbledon semifinals, matching a feat achieved only by Goran Ivanisevic during his unforgettable title-winning…

After a brief spell of calm, global oil markets are once again facing chaos. Crude oil prices surged another 1% on Thursday after already recording a 5% jump in the previous trading session, as US President Donald Trump declared that the ceasefire agreement with Iran was “over.” At the same time, fresh US military strikes…

Cristiano Ronaldo (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo shared an emotional message after Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign came to an end with a heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Spain.The Portuguese captain had already announced before the Spain match that this would be his final FIFA World Cup. Portugal suffered a late 2-1…