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ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
Bank failed to return Rs 5 lakh FD after maturity; Kerala HC directs bank to repay FD with 12% interest and Rs 10,000 compensationThe Kerala High Court has ruled that a bank dealing with public funds owes a duty to its depositors to make prompt payment of the funds dep...
Homebuyer suspected poor quality construction; TNREAT allows independent engineer audit despite builder’s objectionHomebuyers have won a significant victory in Tamil Nadu, with the Real Estate Appellate Tribunal (TNREAT) allowing them to appoint independ...
NIA names doctor as key conspirator in Red Fort blastNIA has identified paediatrician Muzafar Ahmed as the mastermind behind the 2025 Red Fort blast, a deadly Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosiv...
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
Bank fraud cases: CBI flags issue of pending sanctions to probe bank officials in corruption casesThe CBI has highlighted significant delays in obtaining sanctions to probe and prosecute bank officials for corruption and fraud. This hurd...
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
The Passport act: Why the little book was never a proof of citizenshipA recent statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifying that a passport is not proof of citizenship has sparked debate. Indian cou...
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
Rs 1.54 crore retirement corpus through PPF: How many years will it take if you invest Rs 1.5 lakh a year?PPF calculator: Aspiring to build a substantial retirement fund? The Public Provident Fund (PPF) offers a compelling avenue for low-risk in...
India-US trade deal enters crucial phase as Section 301 and tariff deadline loom largeIndia and the US are in the final stages of trade deal negotiations, with a July 24 deadline looming. A key sticking point is Section 301 o...
NCERT introduces section on Emergency in Class IX textbook for first time, flags it as 'Challenge to Democracy'For the first time, NCERT has introduced the Emergency of 1975-77 in a Class 9 textbook, labeling it a significant challenge to Indian demo...
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
Govt revises penalties under FCRA involving receipt of foreign contributions by NGOsNew penalties are now in place for NGOs misusing foreign funds. The Home Ministry has revised compounding penalties for various FCRA violat...
MHA adds West Bengal's Haldia Seaport to immigration checkpoints listHaldia seaport in West Bengal has officially been designated as an immigration checkpoint, becoming India's 41st such facility. This move b...
Filing ITR? Don’t ignore the ‘nature of employment’ field; it can affect NPS & retirement tax benefitsThe "Nature of Employment" field in the ITR is more than a routine disclosure. An incorrect selection can affect certain tax benefits, incl...
Lucknow fire tragedy: Four arrested; accused owners of buildingFour joint owners of a commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj have been arrested following a devastating fire that claimed 15 lives. The ...
Kolkata woman made Rs 26 crore profit in stocks and paid zero tax: Here's how she did it legallyA Kolkata businesswoman, Saroj Goenka, legally saved ₹26 crore in taxes by reinvesting long-term capital gains from share sales into constr...