Sea Otters Revive BC Kelp Forests but Threaten Endangered Abalone

Melinda French Gates directs $12.5 billion toward women, girls and overlooked causes

Melinda French Gates has taken independent control of $12.5 billion following her departure from the Gates Foundation. She has chosen to focus her philanthropy on issues she believes are frequently neglected in mainstream charitable giving. Her priorities include strengthening childcare systems and funding research into underexplored areas such as menopause. The overarching goal of her giving strategy is to drive sustainable, long-term change for women and girls globally.

West Asia crisis shows conflicts have global impact: Modi at SCO Summit

How to claim full LTCG tax benefit after selling jointly owned property

When a jointly owned property is sold, the capital gains tax benefit need not be split if one spouse funded the original purchase entirely. The key factor is establishing clear proof that the financing for the first property came solely from one individual. Adequate documentation creating a verifiable money trail is essential to support such a claim. If this evidence is in place, the new replacement property does not need to be bought in joint names to avail the full Long-Term Capital Gains exemption.

J&K High Court Orders Reinstatement of Bank Officer Dismissed on Anti-National Charges

A Jammu and Kashmir Bank officer who was dismissed on charges of anti-national activities has been reinstated following a High Court order. The dismissal was part of a broader crackdown on government employees allegedly linked to separatist activities in the region. Dozens of government employees have faced termination in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. The High Court's ruling overturns the dismissal, marking a significant legal development in the ongoing scrutiny of such cases in the Union Territory.