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The ITAT Ahmedabad cancelled a ₹2.31 lakh penalty on a political donation deduction, ruling that a disallowed claim does not automatically amount to misreporting under Section 270A. The order cites Delhi High Court precedent requiring specific grounds for misreporting penalties.
A 26-year-old lawyer has asked Thailand's court to remove NBTC chairman Dr Sarana after a selection committee found him unqualified. The regulator has been paralyzed for five consecutive board meetings.
CEO Riccardo Delle Coste and CFO Lisa Roger discussed Barfresh's Q2 2026 results and outlook during the Aug. 14 call, with analysts from Maxim Group and Greenridge Global participating.
PM Modi wore a red Bandhani safa for the 80th Independence Day, continuing a 13-year tradition of regionally-inspired turbans reflecting India's textile heritage.
CyberWallet and Passkey Wallet users who miss the Aug. 15 cutoff face an unsupported smart contract recovery process. SmartGas deposits are an exception with Surf coupons.
Alex Eala credits Manny Pacquiao for paving the way for Filipino athletes. She opens her Cincinnati Open debut against Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Saturday.
Hugh Hefner called the FBI in 2005 to report Epstein after a Playmate alleged abuse. The bureau didn't contact her until 2020, after Epstein's death, a new lawsuit shows.
Alex Eala beat Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina in 2026, but rankings still separate her from the WTA top 5. She has played 53 singles matches this year, the most among contenders.
A 2% processing fee on rent adds ₹4,800 a year. High credit utilisation from rent payments can lower CIBIL scores, lenders warn. Use cards only for emergencies.
The FDA moved the recall of 1.5M egg cartons to Class I after salmonella sickened 98 people across 17 states, with 26 hospitalized. Texas accounts for 73 cases.
Mint columnist Mala Bhargava argues AI can enhance thinking through problem framing and deliberate use, not weaken it. The insights apply broadly, including to Apple's AI integration.
A magnitude 7.7 quake off North Maluku triggered tsunami warnings for coastal Indonesia. BMKG urged residents to move to higher ground as monitoring for aftershocks continues.
A shallow 7.7-magnitude quake off Flores island triggered tsunami warnings across three provinces. Hundreds evacuated as authorities reported waves up to 30 cm.
Bullish fell 8%, Figure dropped 9% after the SEC canceled a meeting on tokenized securities rules. Clear Street's Owen Lau said the delay is temporary; no new meeting date set.
World Liberty Financial's trust bank wins OCC preliminary approval. The stablecoin venture, 38% Trump-family owned, must meet conditions before final sign-off.
Nasdaq cleared the way to delist Davis Commodities after its board declined review. Shares trade on OTC Markets as DTCKF; an SEC appeal remains possible.
India marks its 80th Independence Day with PM Modi's 13th consecutive address from the Red Fort. Celebrations are underway nationwide and at missions abroad.
Mastercard proposes paying half the disputed $950 million from the Will Bank collapse and providing multi-year fraud protection, sources told Bloomberg. The liability dispute continues.
Martin Armstrong refutes online claims that his Socrates model predicts a derivatives collapse, calling the posts AI-generated misinformation and reiterating his view that redenomination is not expected before 2032.
President Trump is expected to attend a White House meeting with crypto CEOs ahead of the CFTC innovation committee's first session. The talks could shape regulatory clarity for digital assets.
"It's an ad for customers and investors," one person involved said, as Nvidia lines up Apollo, BlackRock and others to fund chip purchases and ease bubble fears.
New Earth Resources elected to rely on the Canadian Securities Exchange's pilot program, reducing financial reporting to twice yearly. The company holds the Lucky Boy uranium project in Arizona.
Canadian Shield Institute maps a day without US tech. Vass Bednar on minimum viable sovereignty, federal policy, and what independence actually requires.
PayPal and Stripe are in active talks after the board rejected a $53 billion July offer. A deal could come within weeks, the WSJ reports.
After Twitch revealed it opts users into AI training by default, streamers consider boycotts and tag broadcasts to protest. Amazon faces reputational risk as creators decry 'data grab.'
New York Magazine fired Ross Barkan after 67 columns lacked attribution. The NYT contributor had a book deal on Mayor Mamdani, his former campaign manager.
Argentina inflation drops to 2%, Ecuador returns to bond markets as conservative leaders replacing socialists across Latin America drive economic turnarounds and investor interest.
Block sold $1.2B in Square Loans, up 9%; PayPal's merchant loan book grew 14% to $1.9B. Enova's small business originations surged 29%. Payments data drives credit.
Scotts Miracle-Gro parks the America250 story booth at its Columbus stadium on Aug. 19 before a Crew match, with selected oral histories bound for the Library of Congress.
Milwaukee landlord finds stolen Picasso etching in vacant apartment after eviction. Gallery owner Bill DeLind confirms the artwork, valued at up to $50,000.