Rs 34.8 lakh difference in price and stamp duty added to husband’s income for taxation despite a jointly owned property – ITAT Mumbai calls it ‘not justified’

A husband and a wife bought a flat jointly for Rs 60 lakh, however, the stamp duty value stood at Rs 94.8 lakh, leading to a difference of Rs 34.8 lakh. The amont was added to the husband’s income alone by the tax office, despite him having a lower ownership in the property. ITAT Mumbai…

Musk backs Texas as tech hub, but Governor Abbott agrees with data centre backlash

Texas Governor Greg Abbott now criticizes AI data center companies for their rapid expansion. He believes companies failed to gain local community support, which caused backlash. Public opposition to new data centers is growing significantly across the United States. Many jurisdictions have slowed or stopped construction of these large facilities. Governor Abbott has paused new…

Ontario lake minnow population collapsed after synthetic estrogen experiment

A groundbreaking experiment conducted in Ontario’s Lake 260 unveiled alarming ecological consequences stemming from synthetic estrogen exposure. The minuscule amounts of 17α-ethynylestradiol resulted in reproductive failure among fathead minnows, nearly driving the species to extinction. This critical study highlighted how even minimal contaminant levels can dramatically disrupt aquatic ecosystems. Researchers caution that wastewater containing estrogens…

From drone maps to property cards: How SVAMITVA is changing rural land records

The SVAMITVA program leverages drone technology to accurately map rural lands, providing property cards that affirm land ownership. This initiative minimizes disputes over property claims and curbs unauthorized building practices in villages. Additionally, it simplifies the process of obtaining bank loans by allowing property to be used as collateral, while Gram Panchayats benefit from enhanced…