The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Modi government, alleging an "undeclared emergency" and a five-fold assault on Indian democracy. They accuse the government of weakening the Constitution, using tax terrorism, controlling the media, misusing investigative agencies, and suppressing civil liberties.
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Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday. While Nifty50 was above 24,750, BSE Sensex rose over 200 points.
Following the tragic Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has directed Air India to remove three senior officials from crew scheduling roles. The crash, involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, resulted in 241 fatalities.
Air India faced disruptions with flight cancellations, including the Ahmedabad-London Gatwick route, due to aircraft unavailability stemming from airspace restrictions in West Asia and intensified safety checks following a recent Dreamliner crash. Nine international flights were grounded, primarily involving Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners, due to these factors and a snag with a Boeing 777.
Donald Trump refuted a CNN report alleging the US strikes on Iran's nuclear program were ineffective, labeling it "FAKE NEWS" and asserting the sites were "completely destroyed." White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt also dismissed the report as "flat-out wrong," while Special Envoy Steve Witkoff condemned the intelligence leak as "treasonous," insisting on the site's obliteration.
India's unemployment rate edged up to 5.6% in May, a rise from 5.1% in April, as revealed by the Periodic Labour Force Survey. Simultaneously, the labor force participation rate experienced a dip, signaling tightening conditions in the job market.
Rahul Gandhi criticised PM Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' initiative. He points to low manufacturing rates and high youth unemployment. Gandhi highlights increased imports from China. He shares a video interacting with young people in Delhi. Gandhi alleges the PLI scheme is being rolled back. He calls for reforms and financial support for local producers.
ITR filing FY 2024-25: Indian taxpayers often wonder if filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) is necessary when Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) has been deducted. Experts clarify that filing an ITR is indeed mandatory, even with TDS deductions. TDS doesn't confirm overall tax liability, which might differ from the deducted amount.
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