One drawback of verbal or unregistered rental arrangements is the difficulty of establishing proof. (Image for representative purpose only) Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government announced plans to revamp the state’s tenancy rules, including changes to the stamp duty and registration charges that are applicable to rental agreements.At a press conference, Ravindra Jaiswal, Minister of State…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Monday said that India and the US are close to finalising a trade deal. He also explained the reason behind Washington’s consideration of India energy needs before imposing sanctions or tariffs linked to Russian oil.Speaking to reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan,…

India has officially entered the festive season, with celebrations lined up one after another. But while the calendar fills up with festivals, bank customers may want to keep an eye on another list: the October bank holidays.Before setting out for a branch visit, it is worth checking whether the bank is open or taking a…

Rupee strengthens against US dollar NEW DELHI: Rupee began the week on a cheerful note, inching towards the 94 mark against US dollar on Monday. The currency strengthened by 9 paise to 94.80 against the greenback in early trade, extending its recovery for a third consecutive session. This followed Friday’s close of 94.89, when the…

The Bombay High Court examined whether accepting delayed performance could deprive homebuyers of their right to interest under Section 18 of RERA. (Image for representative purpose only) What happens if the possession of your dream home is delayed? You buy an apartment, sign an agreement, make the necessary payments, but the builder repeatedly fails to…