The Income Tax Department has released the Excel utility for ITR-1 and ITR-4. This is for the Assessment Year 2025-26. Taxpayers can now file returns for income earned in financial year 2024-25. The deadline for these ITR forms is extended to September 15. Individuals and HUFs with income up to Rs 50 lakh can use these forms.
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Elon Musk's Starlink has received government approval to launch satellite-based communication services in India, including consumer and enterprise internet solutions. This follows the granting of three key licenses. While spectrum allocation is still pending, Starlink will need to establish ground infrastructure, a process requiring security clearances and several months to complete.
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TotalEnergies will back Adani Green's expansion, despite previous reservations, as announced by CEO Patrick Pouyanne after meeting with Minister Piyush Goyal. TotalEnergies has already invested $5 billion in India and aims to expand its energy business, particularly through US exports.