Latest income tax slabs 2025-26 post Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced zero tax for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh in Budget 2025, with marginal relief for those slightly above. For incomes up to nearly Rs 12.75 lakh, tax liability is minimized through calculated relief, ensuring fair treatment for higher earners.
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Abhimanyu Kshirsagar, the sarpanch of Saundana village, was killed after being run over by a dumper on the Parli-Dharmapuri road. The dumper driver fled but was later caught. Police are investigating whether the vehicle was involved in illegal transport of fly ash. Kshirsagar leaves behind his family.
Cricket legends, including Rohit Sharma and Sachin Tendulkar, celebrated Wankhede Stadium's 50th anniversary. Despite health issues, Vinod Kambli attended with his wife. The event showcased the Champions Trophy. Rohit Sharma, reflecting on India's 2024 T20 World Cup win, promised to bring the 2025 Champions Trophy back to Wankhede, expressing confidence in the support of 140 crore Indians.
The Telangana State Election Commission has discovered that sarpanch posts are being auctioned in the guise of 'unanimous elections' prior to finalizing the gram panchayat election schedule. Such practices are occurring despite the government’s intention to encourage genuine unanimous elections with cash incentives for reducing election expenditure.
Exit polls predict a strong comeback for the BJP in Delhi, potentially ending AAP's decade-long dominance. The BJP is expected to secure up to 43 seats, while AAP might get around 23. These numbers mark a significant shift in Delhi's political landscape, with BJP supporters confident of change and AAP rejecting the projections.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis suggests potential action against YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia, also known as BeerBiceps, for his controversial comments on India's Got Latent. Fadnavis emphasized the importance of respecting societal norms and indicated that violations of these norms warrant appropriate actions.
The PCB faced criticism from former players for its absence during the Champions Trophy final closing ceremony, where India defeated New Zealand. Despite the presence of PCB officials at the venue, protocol dictated only the heads of cricket boards were allowed on stage, leaving Pakistan unrepresented. ICC have now issued a statement after reports of PCB lodging an official protest.
Shreyas Iyer celebrated India's Champions Trophy win with an impromptu dance, highlighting his journey through a year of highs and lows. Despite past setbacks, including losing a central contract, he emerged as India's top run-scorer in the tournament, emphasizing his resilience and importance to the team.
Indian cricket veterans, including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, and Gautam Gambhir, stress the importance of Ranji Trophy participation to aid players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in regaining form. Despite a packed international schedule, players commit to participating in domestic matches when possible. When asked about this during the press conference for the Champions Trophy and England ODI series squad announcement, Rohit responded, "Yes, I will."