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January 15, 2024 4:01 PM

Finance Act 2023 amends section 87a, no tax liability for incomes up to Rs 7 lakh

The Ministry of Finance announced a major development in personal income tax benefits through a post on X, indicating the fulfilment of promises made in the Finance Act, 2023. As per the latest amendment to Section 87A of the Income-tax Act, 1961, in...

January 15, 2024 2:34 PM

NHAI revamps FASTag with KYC completion and single tag requirement

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is taking significant steps to improve the efficiency and convenience of the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system through its new "One Vehicle, One FASTag" initiative. This initiative aims to address...

January 15, 2024 3:19 PM

Ayushman Bharat scheme crosses milestone with issuance of 30 crore health cards

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri - Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has reached a milestone by issuing over 30 crore Ayushman cards as of January 12th. National Health Authority (NHA) led initiative aims to provide health coverage of Rs. 5 lakhs per famil...

January 15, 2024 2:00 PM

Global leaders gather at Davos as World Economic Forum’s 54th annual meet kicks off

The 54th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) has commenced in Davos, Switzerland, convening leaders from around the world. Themed "Rebuilding Trust," the meeting will run from January 15 to January 19. Over the next five days, discussio...

January 15, 2024 1:34 PM

Year of Technology Absorption: General Pande’s vision for the Indian Army in 2024

General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff on Monday extended his greetings on the occasion of 76th Army Day. In his address to the troops, General Manoj Pande paid homage to soldiers who laid down their lives in service to the nation. "On the occasio...

January 15, 2024 1:19 PM

As Pakistan’s general elections approach, third Senate resolution calls for poll delay

Ahead of the general elections in Pakistan, the Senate received a third resolution on Sunday, pushing for a postponement of the February 8 polls. Independent Senator Hilalur Rehma from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa submitted the resolution, citing adverse weath...

January 15, 2024 1:02 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate key infrastructure projects on two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh, Kerala

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala from Januray 16. He will inaugurate the new campus of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes, and Narcotics in Andhra Pradesh. The PM will also interact wit...

January 15, 2024 11:15 AM

PM Modi extends warm wishes on harvest festivals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his wishes on social media platform X on the joyous occasions of Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and Magh Bihu. Festivals of harvest - Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Magh Bihu are being celebrated in different ...

January 15, 2024 11:09 AM

Gujarat poised to lead India’s semiconductor revolution as tech titans commit billions

Boosting India's semiconductor industry, global players Micron, Tata Group, and Simmtech have revealed plans to establish a strong presence in Gujarat. This announcement was made during the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, where key industry leade...

January 15, 2024 11:02 AM

Asian Shooting Olympic Qualifiers: Yogesh Singh wins 25m standard pistol gold medal

Indian shooter Yogesh Singh bagged a gold medal in the men’s 25m standard pistol event at the 2024 Asian Shooting Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday. In a field of 20 shooters in the non-Olympic shooting discipline, Yogesh impressed wi...