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Money Can Buy Happiness: Why married couples who combine finances stay together longer
Explainers

Money Can Buy Happiness: Why married couples who combine finances stay together longer

According to a new study, married couples with joint bank accounts not only have better relationships but also dispute less over money. They also have greater confidence in managing household finances. Couples with separate accounts, however, see financial decision-making as more of an exchange

First Republic Bank sold to JPMorgan Chase: What you need to know
Explainers

First Republic Bank sold to JPMorgan Chase: What you need to know

The federal government seized First Republic Bank and sold it to JPMorgan Chase on Monday, ending the lender’s six-week-long free fall and reassuring depositors that their money is safe. Here are some answers to your questions about what happens next for the bank and your money

How much did US president Joe Biden and First Lady Jill earn in 2022?
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How much did US president Joe Biden and First Lady Jill earn in 2022?

The US president and first lady's tax return showed a gross income of nearly $580,000 (Rs 4.76 crore) in 2022, which was $30,000 (Rs 24.62 lakh) less than the previous year. Most of that income came from Joe Biden's standard presidential salary of $400,000 (Rs 3.32 crore)

Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in rapper Pras Michel's trial: What is the case all about?
Explainers

Leonardo DiCaprio testifies in rapper Pras Michel's trial: What is the case all about?

Leonardo DiCaprio testified Monday at the trial of former Fugee rapper Prakazrel ‘Pras’ Michel. The rapper is accused of conspiring to funnel money from a Malaysian state fund to Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: How can you protect your money if your bank fails?
Explainers

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: How can you protect your money if your bank fails?

Guarantees of hundreds of thousands of dollars are provided by organisations such as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Building defences and having a few backup plans is simply good financial hygiene

Aryan Khan was in 'conscious possession' of drugs: Breaking down the much-debated NDPS Act
India

Aryan Khan was in 'conscious possession' of drugs: Breaking down the much-debated NDPS Act

NDPS Act dispenses with 'dishonest intention' and Section 35 directs the court to presume the existence of a culpable mental state for all the offences under the Act

Senior citizens aged 75 and above now required to declare income to get exemption from ITR filing
India

Senior citizens aged 75 and above now required to declare income to get exemption from ITR filing

Income tax department has notified declaration forms to be filed by senior citizens aged 75 years and above with banks to get exemption from filing I-T return.

China: 2,600-year-old mint discovered in Henan province likely 'world's oldest' coin factory
World

China: 2,600-year-old mint discovered in Henan province likely 'world's oldest' coin factory

The mint was uncovered during the excavation of the ancient Chinese city of Guanzhuang. As per radiocarbon dating, the mint became operational between 640 BC and 550 BC

Minor made to lick shoes, thrashed over Rs 2,000 in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur; one arrested
India

Minor made to lick shoes, thrashed over Rs 2,000 in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur; one arrested

The police charged four people, including one of the arrested accused Deepak Passi (20), with kidnapping and assault

A year after PMC Bank scam, RBI says NPAs rise in urban co-operative banks, losses balloon up
Business

A year after PMC Bank scam, RBI says NPAs rise in urban co-operative banks, losses balloon up

The Reserve Bank of India said the quantum of gross NPAs in the 1,539 UCBs increased to Rs 33,010 crore at end-FY20 from Rs 22,093 crore a year ago

Electoral bonds worth Rs 6,128 crore sold since last year; Mumbai recorded highest sale of Rs 1,880 cr followed by Kolkata, Delhi
Politics

Electoral bonds worth Rs 6,128 crore sold since last year; Mumbai recorded highest sale of Rs 1,880 cr followed by Kolkata, Delhi

According to the non-governmental organisation Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), electoral bonds worth Rs 277 crore have been sold since last year

Indians hold $216-490 billion in unaccounted wealth abroad, reveal studies; real estate, mining most favoured sectors
India

Indians hold $216-490 billion in unaccounted wealth abroad, reveal studies; real estate, mining most favoured sectors

Unaccounted wealth outside the country held by Indians was estimated in the range of US $216.48 billion to US $490 billion over various periods between 1980 and 2010, according to three separate studies

Parties got 99.8% donations through electoral bonds of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 1 crore between March 2018 and January, reveals RTI reply
Politics

Parties got 99.8% donations through electoral bonds of Rs 10 lakh, Rs 1 crore between March 2018 and January, reveals RTI reply

A whopping 99.8 per cent of donations received by political parties was through electoral bonds of the highest denominations - Rs 10 lakh and Rs one crore - between March 2018 and 24 January, 2019

New Rs 20 coin shaped as 12-edged polygon to be in circulation soon, says Finance Ministry Gazette notification
Business

New Rs 20 coin shaped as 12-edged polygon to be in circulation soon, says Finance Ministry Gazette notification

India's finance ministry, in a Gazette notification dated 6 March, has announced that Rs. 20 coins will soon be in circulation across the country. An exact date has not been specified for the release.

Grammys 2019: Cardi B makes history as first female solo artist to win Best Rap Album
Entertainment

Grammys 2019: Cardi B makes history as first female solo artist to win Best Rap Album

Cardi B accepted her first Grammy for her debut album Invasion of Privacy with husband Offset, holding his hand.

Facebook's internal documents revealing how it made money off minors, unsealed
News & Analysis

Facebook's internal documents revealing how it made money off minors, unsealed

This is related to the 2012 lawsuit against Facebook where minors unknowingly spent money on games.

Hackers gain access to 120 million private messages from Facebook users accounts
News & Analysis

Hackers gain access to 120 million private messages from Facebook users accounts

Several users whose Facebook details have been compromised were based in Ukraine and Russia.

Autonomous driving cars expected to save up to $9.7 billion per year: Study
News & Analysis

Autonomous driving cars expected to save up to $9.7 billion per year: Study

6.2 million tonnes of CO2 emission will be reduced thanks to autonomous driving mentions the report.

Elon Musk bought 72,500 shares of Tesla's common stock stock worth over $25 mn
News & Analysis

Elon Musk bought 72,500 shares of Tesla's common stock stock worth over $25 mn

Elon Musk is already the electric car maker’s largest shareholder and now owns 33.74 million shares worth about $11.6 billion.

Amid cash crunch, Income Tax Department seizes Rs 14.48 crore from hoarders during raids across India
India

Amid cash crunch, Income Tax Department seizes Rs 14.48 crore from hoarders during raids across India

The Income Tax Department (ITD) has seized Rs 14.48 crore in cash during raids at multiple locations, including in poll-bound Karnataka