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April 1, 2024 1:30 PM

Government Clarifies Applicability Of New And Old Tax Regimes For Individuals

The finance ministry has issued a clarification regarding the applicability of both new and old tax regimes. According to the ministry, the new regime, introduced through the Finance Act 2023, applies to individuals other than companies and firms as...

April 1, 2024 1:01 PM

Pakistan PM orders ban on red carpets at official events

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to impose a ban on the use of red carpets at official events, ARY News reported. Expressing dissatisfaction with the practice of laying out red carpets during the visits of federal mini...

April 1, 2024 12:20 PM

US Envoy Garcetti’s ‘red line’ remark: Jaishankar says India investigating on basis of “certain information”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday that India has been investigating the alleged assassination plot of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on the basis of "certain information" provided by the United States. Jaishankar wa...

April 1, 2024 12:21 PM

Premier League: Arsenal, Man City Play Out Goalless Draw, Liverpool At Top Following 2-1 Win Over Brighton

Title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal played out a goalless draw in their Premier League (PL) match at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, leaving Liverpool at the top with a lead of two points in the points tally. As Jurgen Klopp managed Liverpool bea...

April 1, 2024 12:05 PM

IAF’s 10-day mega exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ set to begin

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to commence a 10-day exercise on Monday to test its capabilities and preparedness for high-intensity operations. During the exercise, known as 'Gagan Shakti-2024,' the IAF will mobilize all its bases and assets acro...

April 1, 2024 11:45 AM

India’s G-20 presidency showcased political and economic rebalancing: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday highlighted India’s role during its presidency of the G-20 summit last year, describing the event as "an example of political and economic rebalancing". Speaking at a heritage programme hosted by th...

April 1, 2024 11:01 AM

MS Dhoni makes history: First Indian wicket-keeper to score 7,000 T20 runs and complete 300 dismissals

By: Aditya Ahuja Chennai Super Kings' wicket-keeper MS Dhoni made history on Sunday by becoming the first Indian keeper to score 7,000 runs in T20 cricket. The 42-year-old veteran achieved this feat during a match against Delhi Capitals (DC) in th...

April 1, 2024 9:54 AM

2.72 Lakh premature deaths occur in Bangladesh annually due to pollution: WB report

Over 272,000 premature deaths occur in Bangladesh per year due to air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation and hygiene, and lead exposure, said a new report of the World Bank. Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health...

April 1, 2024 10:00 AM

Fighting rages across Gaza amid revival of truce talks

Israeli strikes killed 77 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Sunday, as Egypt hosted an Israeli delegation for a new round of talks in a bid to secure a truce with Gaza's Hamas rulers. The Israeli military said i...

April 1, 2024 9:42 AM

First consignment of Indian onion expected to arrive in Bangladesh tonight: Bangladesh Commerce Minister

The first consignment of Indian onion is expected to arrive in Bangladesh by Sunday night and would be sold to the consumers at Taka 40 per kilogram (kg) at retail level, said Bangladesh State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu. "A total of ...