New Income Tax Bill LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the New Income Tax Bill, which aims to replace the 1961 Income Tax Act. The bill seeks to simplify tax laws while retaining current obligations and minimize disputes.
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Maharashtra's CM Devendra Fadnavis directed the state cyber police to urge Wikipedia to remove objectionable content about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. Emphasizing a zero-tolerance approach towards historical distortions, Fadnavis acknowledged Wikipedia's global operation and called for regulation. He warned against the unauthorized sharing of cabinet documents, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to the law.
During 'Bharatiya Bhasha Utsav,' Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stressed the importance of mother tongue education, highlighting its role in nurturing creativity, critical thinking, and cultural connection. He noted that the National Education Policy 2020 supports this vision, though challenges persist in implementing vernacular learning in higher education. State-level efforts and research underscore benefits like improved cognitive development and academic performance, yet... Expand
The BJP has released a video of Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's renovated official residence, calling it a "museum of corruption." They allege Rs 45 crore was spent on renovations, highlighting luxurious features. AAP dismisses the claims as baseless propaganda, accusing the BJP of diverting attention from critical issues like education and healthcare.
A woman, her lover, and an accomplice have been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering her husband and staging it as a suicide in 2018 in Amroha. The court imposed a fine on all three. Police investigations, including mobile surveillance, confirmed their involvement.
A family from Kozhikode, Kerala, experienced a horrific incident during a zip-lining adventure in Baisaran. Nihal, while filming his cousin, inadvertently captured footage of terrorists opening fire on innocent people. Gunshots disrupted the scenic meadow as tourists fled in terror. The chilling video later revealed a man being fatally shot, highlighting the unexpected violence that shattered their vacation.
Following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif disavowed any involvement, attributing the violence to a "home-grown" uprising against India's policies. This denial contrasts sharply with India's accusations of Pakistani support for militant groups. Pakistan's foreign office expressed concern but refrained from condemning the attack as terrorism, drawing criticism for potentially endorsing the violence.
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