Income-tax department nudges UAE property owners to disclose undeclared assets

India’s Income-Tax Department has nudged select UAE property owners to disclose undeclared foreign assets under its one-time FAST-DS scheme, after analysing information from multiple sources. About 1,100 taxpayers have applied. Eligible disclosures attract 30% tax plus an equal penalty, while valid declarations provide immunity from assessment and prosecution. The scheme closes December 31, 2026.

Markets are dismayed by Lula’s surprise win—and for good reason

Lula’s historic comeback secured a fourth term, but markets plunged as investors feared unchecked spending; the real fell 7% and the Bovespa 14%. To avert crisis, he must appoint a trusted finance minister and deliver fiscal reforms, including a spending cap. Brazil’s deficit exceeds 9% of GDP, and debt is forecast to hit 97%.

MCD to procure 98,500 vials of anti-rabies vaccine

MCD approved procurement of 98,500 anti-rabies vaccine vials, completing a two-year plan for 1.2 lakh vials to ensure timely treatment for animal-bite victims. It bought 21,500 vials in May 2026, with procurement estimated at ₹2.52 crore; supplies will serve over 280 civic health units across the city, including vaccination centres relied on by low-income residents.

China’s most successful Astroturf operation: grassroots football

China’s amateur city-versus-city football leagues have become crowd-pullers and morale boosters, spreading to about 20 provinces since launching in Jiangsu in spring 2025, as fans embrace local pride and emotion absent from the struggling national team. Matches and rivalries revive local economies amid economic gloom, while amateur rules protect authenticity and growing commercialization threatens the leagues’ grassroots spirit.

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal denies apologising to Daler Mehndi over event row

Uttarakhand minister Subodh Uniyal denied apologising to Daler Mehndi after their Kunjapuri Mela clash, insisting there was “no question” of an apology and accusing the singer of taking ₹26 lakh despite disappointing audiences. Mika Singh said Pushkar Singh Dhami apologised on Uniyal’s behalf. Uniyal interrupted Mehndi’s October 18 performance; celebrities defended him, citing ill health.

Career & Finance Horoscope, October 27, 2026

Today’s horoscope urges zodiac signs to approach work and money with judgment, adaptability and confidence, using skills, experience and creativity to support long-term goals. Advice ranges from reassessing draining commitments and learning from setbacks to strengthening collaboration, routines and boundaries; research opportunities, budget carefully and turn inspiration into realistic steps. Each sign has a crystal remedy.

Don’t expect supersize profits from Anthropic any time soon

Anthropic’s impending IPO follows extraordinary growth: revenue surged 30-fold to $11.6bn in the second quarter, while the AI lab posted nearly $1bn in operating profit. But filings flag slowing momentum, intensifying competition, costlier computing power and reliance on cloud customers. Chip purchases and infrastructure plans may consume cash, challenging valuation hopes. Claude Code fueled growth.

Treatments for age-related infertility are being developed at last

Two European startups are developing treatments to improve older women’s eggs and IVF outcomes, with initial results showing fewer chromosome errors. Ovo Labs’ Shugoshin-based therapy and U-Ploid’s Lyvanta target age-related chromosome-control failures; both report promising human-egg findings, but safety and efficacy require clinical trials. As women delay childbirth, egg quality declines and miscarriage risk rises.

Did Harry Kane have to leave England to win the Ballon d’Or?

Kane won the men’s Ballon d’Or, becoming Britain’s sixth winner, after scoring 61 goals for Bayern Munich and six for England. His record season and all-round play justified the award, while his 2017 tenth-place finish showed how Premier League competitiveness can constrain the goals and trophies voters value. Stanley Matthews won in 1956; Michael Owen followed in 2001.

Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or triumph ‘beyond wildest dreams’, but he’s not done yet

Harry Kane won the Ballon d’Or in London, becoming the first English winner in 21 years after scoring 73 goals in 65 appearances last season. Bayern success brought Bundesliga and German Cup titles, but he targets Champions League glory and a major trophy with England. At 33, he says setbacks and Tottenham loans shaped determination.

Delhi draft IT policy proposes dedicated innovation, tech districts, financial incentives

Delhi’s draft IT Policy 2026–31 seeks to attract technology investment through 200-plus Global Capability Centres, two innovation districts and company incentives, while training up to 600,000 young people in digital skills. It also targets online delivery of all notified government services and stronger cybersecurity. The five-year proposal includes hiring support, a state data centre and AI-enabled public services.

Prince William builds a high street

Nansledan, a settlement near Newquay, is building a flexible high street designed to counter Britain’s struggling retail districts, with small shops able to expand, merge or become homes as businesses change. Backed by the Duchy of Cornwall, the scheme includes a Tesco and adaptable market hall. Its approach could shape developments, as Duchy projects have before.

Fans want Beyoncé at Super Bowl 2027 halftime show after Jay-Z announced as headliner

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl 2027 halftime show on February 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, prompting fans to urge his wife, Beyoncé, to join him, although the NFL and Apple Music have not announced any guests. Beyoncé headlined in 2013 and appeared as a guest in 2016; she and Jay-Z married in 2008.

Donald Trump loses support among South Asian American supporters, poll finds

A HIT Strategies survey finds 60% of South Asian Americans plan to vote Democratic in November’s midterms, including one-quarter of 2024 Trump voters. Nearly 90% report experiencing or knowing someone who faced discrimination, potentially deepening opposition and affecting close races. The poll surveyed 800 voters, about 90% Indian-American, and echoes earlier findings of a shift toward Democrats.

Ankita Bhandari murder case: CBI summons journalist, main petitioner for questioning

CBI has summoned Uttarakhand journalist Ashutosh Negi, who sought a probe into Ankita Bhandari’s murder, to appear in Delhi Tuesday; he calls the questioning harassment but says he will comply. The agency says it needs facts as it investigates alleged VIP involvement; Bhandari, a resort employee, was murdered in 2022, and three men were later convicted.

AI may automate specific tasks, not entire jobs: IIT Madras research paper

AI is more likely to automate tasks than eliminate professions in India, an IIT Madras paper says, with outcomes shaped by technology costs, work type, regulation and employers’ restructuring. Its task-based framework finds effects and benefits will vary across sectors and workers, while identifying AI-related roles. Researchers urge affordable tools, India-specific evidence and worker-transition training.

India calls for veto powers for all UN Security Council members amid reform push

India has renewed its call for comprehensive Security Council reform, urging veto rights for all members and coordinated changes to membership, regional representation, Council size and working methods. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said veto power carries responsibility and must be exercised with restraint, especially on peace and security, rather than for narrow political gain; currently, only five permanent members hold the privilege.

'Unanimity doesn't mean rules were followed': Congress leader rejects ECI affidavit

Congress said unanimous ECI approval does not prove the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) lawful, keeping the challenge focused on Form 6 and vote deletions. In a Supreme Court affidavit, the poll panel said decisions were unanimous and denied amending statutory Form 6, calling the added declaration a separate document. Rahul Gandhi urged a November 1 rally.

Panchkula: ‘Shifting pillars 20-40m towards Ghaggar may save forest cover’

Shifting the Zirakpur–Panchkula bypass’s pillars 20 to 40 metres toward the Ghaggar could preserve most of Peer Muchalla’s forest, petitioners’ experts told NHAI Saturday. NHAI proposed 12 metres, while the six-lane project threatens more than 3,000 trees. The High Court ordered a re-survey after objections; the route would divert Shimla-bound traffic around Zirakpur.

Chandigarh: Property dispute in Croatia; case registered after investors allege fraud

Chandigarh Police registered a case after four investors accused three city-based residents of fraud involving Croatian property. Complaints allege a Zagreb villa transferred against ₹10 crore in dues brought no repayment, while Croatian land investments were allegedly lost or misused and loans raised against assets. Jagwani denies wrongdoing; police examined records, messages and recordings.

Panchkula: Man held in ₹11L online trading fraud case

Police arrested Gurvinder Singh in Panchkula on Sunday over an online trading scam that allegedly cost a woman ₹11 lakh. He allegedly supplied his Mohali-based firm’s bank account to associates for commission and was remanded in five-day custody, as investigators trace the money trail and probe accomplices. The woman was lured through WhatsApp with promises of hefty returns.

Telecom regulator proposes licences, other new rules for free internet TV channels on smart TVs

India’s telecom regulator TRAI recommends licences for free, ad-supported internet-TV apps, aligning them with cable and DTH operators through proposed 20-year authorisations costing ₹1 lakh. Existing approved channels could remain, while app-exclusive channels would be limited to non-news and pay annual fees; unauthorised apps could be disabled. The ministry must decide as connected-TV audiences expand rapidly.

Mohali: Theft at sealed Kharar hospital, 3 held

Three men were caught cutting copper wiring inside Sukh Sewa Hospital in Kharar, nearly a month after another theft, police said. Residents handed them over with wires and tools; they face theft and stolen-property charges. The hospital has remained closed for months after an alleged illegal kidney transplant case, and police have not linked the incidents.

Chandigarh: Tricity reports two suicide cases in 24 hours

Two men died in suspected suicides across Tricity within 24 hours: a 57-year-old canteen worker allegedly consumed poison at Chandigarh’s Sector 43 District Courts Complex Monday and died at GMCH-32. His son alleged an advocate-related dispute preceded the incident; police began inquest proceedings. In Mohali’s Lakhnaur village, a 35-year-old electrician was found dead at home Sunday; his post-mortem was pending.

J&K ministers hold meet as cabinet expansion today

Jammu and Kashmir’s first cabinet expansion under Omar Abdullah is set for Tuesday, with three berths likely to be filled after five sitting ministers reportedly resigned, though unconfirmed. Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather is tipped for a ministerial post, potentially opening the chair for Mubarak Gul. Congress will remain outside the government until statehood is restored.

Chandigarh police get Prez Police Colour

Chandigarh Police has received the President’s Police Colour, one of the highest honours for state and Union territory forces, ahead of its 60th Raising Day on November 1. The award recognises achievements including 60,501 law-and-order events managed since 2009 and a 4-minute-33-second average 112 response. CCTV and specialist cyber, counter-terrorism and anti-trafficking units support operations.

Himachal CM: ₹3 lakh under housing scheme for Valmiki community soon

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state will soon provide Valmiki families ₹3 lakh to build homes, for households earning under ₹2.5 lakh and owning no pucca house. A beneficiary survey is due by November 28. Announcing the scheme at Valmiki Jayanti in Shimla, Sukhu said it aims to promote dignified, self-reliant lives.

Bank employee killed in Mohali hit-and-run

A 36-year-old bank employee, Barjesh Kumar, was killed late Saturday when a car struck his motorcycle near Amartex T-point in Mohali’s Phase 3; the driver fled. Police registered a rash-driving and negligent-death case and are reviewing CCTV footage. Kumar supported his family; Mohali roads had claimed 164 lives in the first seven months of 2026.

SP, Congress care more about infiltrators than for Dalits: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party and Congress of prioritizing Bangladeshi infiltrators over Dalits, poor people and youth, while appealing to Dalit and OBC voters at a Valmiki Jayanti meeting in Bithoor. He cast BJP as guardian of Ambedkar, Valmiki and Ravidas, attacked SP-era disorder, and launched 48 projects worth ₹411 crore.

Ukraine-Russia truce takes effect in occupied Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid to residents

A limited ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky began Tuesday to enable humanitarian aid, with both sides saying they observed a truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. A decline in fighting remained unverified, while Ukraine reported ballistic missiles launched toward Kyiv. Aid and monitoring details remain unclear; residents face starvation in the city seized by Russian forces in 2022.