Domestic cruelty, dowry harassment: Supreme Court rules misuse of Section 498A cannot be a ground to strike it down

Domestic cruelty, dowry harassment: Supreme Court rules misuse of Section 498A cannot be a ground to strike it down

The Court acknowledged that the dowry harassment and domestic cruelty remain harsh realities of the Indian Society. (AI image) In a significant decision delivered on 15.04.2025, the Supreme Court firmly refused to interfere with the constitutionality of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now Section 84 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023). While acknowledging…

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Bank strike today: Are public sector banks open for customers or is it a bank holiday?

Bank strike today | Bank holiday news: Are public sector banks (SBI, BOB, PNB, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India) open for customers? | India Business News

Banking operations at public sector banks across the country are likely to be disrupted on Tuesday as bank unions go ahead with a nationwide strike to press for the immediate implementation of a five-day work week. The strike has been called by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body of nine unions…

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'Dollar assets gain favour among India's wealthy as Rupee depreciates'

‘Dollar assets gain favour among India’s wealthy as Rupee depreciates’

BENGALURU: India’s wealthy are increasingly looking to diversify into dollar-denominated assets, with some citing the GIFT City route as a preferred gateway to global investing, according to the India Luxury Residential Outlook Survey 2026 released by India Sotheby’s International Realty. A significant share of HNIs and UHNIs are concerned about the rupee’s depreciation against the…

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AI sends tech to top of pay charts: Report

AI sends tech to top of pay charts: Report

NEW DELHI: Technology has emerged as the top paymaster across roles and levels in 2026, driven by deepening digitisation and a sharper focus on artificial intelligence among businesses. Tech and IT roles also dominate the top three salary brackets across levels, with all top 10 hot jobs being technology-led, the first time ever in recent…

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How to make ESOPs more valuable for startup staff

How to make ESOPs more valuable for startup staff

As India’s startup ecosystem matures, Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) continue to be one of the most effective tools for attracting and retaining talent. For young companies operating with limited cash flows, ESOPs help balance ambition with affordability. However, how these stock options are taxed continues to play a decisive role in how valuable they…

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