The Income Tax Act, 2025 came into force from April 1, marking a major overhaul of India’s tax framework, with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) describing it as a step towards simplified compliance and a “new chapter” in tax administration, according to PTI.The new law replaces the six-decade-old Income Tax Act, 1961, and…
Mangaluru: Blending tradition with simplicity, the Perne Muchilot Bhagavathi Temple near Kumble hosted a mass wedding ceremony on Wednesday, where 11 couples tied the knot in the presence of thousands of devotees and well-wishers. The temple is located about 50km from Mangaluru in Kasaragod district of Kerala.Accompanied by festive music and rituals, the brides and…
LSG vs DC (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and chose to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL clash on Wednesday, banking on early assistance from a fresh pitch. With both teams fielding strong XIs, the contest promises a balanced battle between bat and ball….
A senior librarian in the US state of Tennessee has been fired after refusing to relocate more than 100 books from children’s sections, sparking a debate over censorship, free speech, and LGBTQ content in public libraries.The Rutherford County Library Board voted 8–3 to remove James after she refused to implement its directive to move around…
LUCKNOW: Lucknow’s Chota Imambara witnessed an intense outpouring of grief and reverence on Wednesday night as Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, special representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, addressed a packed Majlis-e-Tarheem. While the gathering reflected mourning, the central thread of Ilahi’s speech was Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s deep and enduring love for India and…
Eight women workers were killed on the Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna district, Maharashtra, after a truck collided with a tempo in which they were standing. The accident occurred on Jalna’s Samruddhi Highway when the workers, waiting in a side lane to leave after work, were struck from behind by a truck that had changed lanes,…
Baghban, directed by Ravi Chopra, remains one of those rare films that continues to divide audiences even decades after its release. While some celebrate the family drama starring Amitabh Bachchan and Hema Malini, others have criticised its messaging over the years. Amid the film’s enduring popularity and debate, Mahima Chaudhry has now revealed that she…
Prince Yadav takes on Tristan Stubbs (Photo by BCCI) NEW DELHI: A fiery on-field moment on Wednesday grabbed attention during the IPL clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Lucknow, as a heated exchange between Prince Yadav and Tristan Stubbs went viral.The incident took place in the fifth over when Prince Yadav bowled…
The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday announced fresh restrictions on authorised dealers (ADs) in the foreign exchange market following a “review of evolving market conditions”, as the rupee remains under pressure, according to PTI.In a late-evening notification, the central bank said ADs — banks authorised to deal in foreign exchange — will not be…
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta, on Wednesday, met Union minister of food processing industries Chirag Paswan to raise a critical issue affecting arecanut farmers across coastal Karnataka, particularly in Mangaluru and surrounding regions.During the meeting, Capt Chowta highlighted the challenges arising from the current moisture content norms prescribed under FSSAI regulations, which fix…
