The combination of the capital gains tax discount and negative gearing rules has turbocharged debt-fuelled property speculation over recent decades, according to a new analysis of hundreds of thousands of property investments. The federal budget in three weeks’ time is widely expected to include changes to tax breaks for investors, in an effort to rebalance…
Since the onset of the geopolitical tensions, the currency has declined by roughly 4%. (AI image) Will the US-Iran war lead to the rupee hitting the 100 per dollar mark? Experts are of the view that a prolonged Middle East conflict may lead to the rupee depreciating even more with policy measures unlikely to offer…
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A fun family beach vacation for Alec Baldwin and Hilaria Baldwin took an alarming turn when their 9-year-old son Leonardo, affectionately known as Leo, suffered a head injury that landed him in the hospital. Hilaria, who had just reunited with her family after a work trip, shared a candid and emotional update on Instagram, revealing…
India, unbeaten throughout the tournament, suffered a six-wicket loss to a dominant Australia in the 2023 ODI World Cup final . (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It has been more than two years since Australia lifted the coveted ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, handing hosts India a heartbreaking defeat. The loss shattered billions of…
KEAM admit card 2026 expected to be released soon KEAM admit card 2026: The Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) is expected to release the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 admit cards today, April 1, 2026, according to various media reports. Candidates will need their login credentials, such as application number and password. The hall…
‘People are still going to the beach,’ says Tel Aviv resident as Iranian attacks continuepublished at 20:18 BST 31 March 20:18 BST 31 March Gabriela PomeroyLive reporter Image source, Shimon RosenImage caption, Shimon Rosen says debris from a missile crashed onto the house next door to him Tel Aviv residents have been telling the BBC…
AP photo European Union energy commissioner Dan Jorgensen warned that amid the ongoing Iran war, oil and gas prices in Europe are unlikely to return to normal levels anytime soon, even if peace were declared tomorrow.Skyrocketing energy costs have pushed gas prices up by about 70% and oil prices by 60% in Europe since the…
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Actor Shaam revealed Thalapathy Vijay’s motivation for quitting films to pursue politics, stating Vijay believes in full commitment to any endeavor. Shaam also lauded Vijay’s upcoming film ‘Jana Nayagan’ as a historic project, predicting its massive success. He further discussed his own career choices and admiration for directors like Durai Senthilkumar. Thalapathy Vijay‘s decision to…
