Taxpayers often look for ways to reduce taxable income using available exemptions and deductions under Indian tax laws. These provisions can help lower overall tax liability through specified investments and expenses. Most of these benefits are available under the old tax regime. In the new tax regime, income up to ₹12.75 lakh is effectively tax-free…
NEW DELHI: As efforts intensify to stabilise a shaky ceasefire between Iran and the United States, a new dimension has come into focus: China’s behind-the-scenes diplomacy. While Pakistan has positioned itself as the venue for talks, officials and analysts suggest Beijing’s role may ultimately prove decisive in determining whether the current truce evolves into a…
NEW DELHI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee broke into a traditional dance at an election rally in Tentulia, drawing cheers and claps from the crowd gathered at Tentulia High School in North 24 Parganas. ‘Even snake can be trusted, but not BJP’ Addressing the gathering the Trinamool Congress chief warned voters: “Even a snake…
Sharjah Ruler approves 330 municipal jobs/Image: WAM His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the recruitment of 330 Emirati citizens across municipalities in the emirate, in a move aimed at strengthening national workforce participation and improving public services. The initiative covers both university graduates…
Image used for representative purposes A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has injected cautious optimism into one of the world’s most strategically sensitive maritime corridors, the Strait of Hormuz. But despite the diplomatic pause, shipping through the waterway still remains constrained, uneven, and heavily conditioned by security considerations.The strait, which connects the…
Kylie Kelce recently expressed her frustration over being repeatedly asked about the rumored wedding details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Addressing the ongoing speculation, Kylie (L) made it clear that she is not privy to such personal information. (Getty Images via AFP) Addressing the ongoing speculation, she made it clear that she is not…
NASA’s latest Earth-observing instruments are redefining society’s ability to hold those responsible for pollution accountable. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite was launched on February 8, 2024, with a primary goal of assessing the health of Earth’s oceans. However, PACE now serves an additional purpose as a guide for air quality management. Using…
Anna University has extended the registration deadline for the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET) 2026 and Common Engineering Entrance Test and Admission – Postgraduate (CEETA-PG) 2026. Eligible candidates can now apply for both entrance exams till April 15, 2026 through the official website tancet.annauniv.edu.Candidates who have not yet applied are advised to complete their…
In a profound loss for the music world, DJ Afrika Bambaataa, a foundational pioneer of hip-hop and the visionary behind the Universal Zulu Nation, has passed away at 67 years old. Renowned for his groundbreaking contribution to breakbeat DJing and his timeless hit ‘Planet Rock,’ Bambaataa played a crucial role in shaping hip-hop into an…
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