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7.41 CRORE ITRS FILED FOR AY 2023-24, INCLUDING 53 LAKH FIRST-TIME FILERS

The Income Tax Department's focus on various measures to ensure ease in compliance of taxpayers and transparent tax administration is reaping a rich dividend for the Government in terms of showcasing India's robust and efficient tax administration amidst increasing global interest in India's institutional transparency.

INDIA, G7 WILL DISCUSS SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE AT OSAKA TRADE MINISTERS' MEET

Against the backdrop of a successful G20 summit under its presidency, which has put India's role as a trusted partner in building an efficient and trusted global supply chain in the spotlight, the G7 Trade Ministers' Meeting in Osaka, Japan from 28-29 October will see Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal articulating New Delhi's views and position on 'enhancing supply chain resilience' and \"promoting trade and sustainability environment, development and digital, including prospects for WTO MC13\" themes for the G7 meet.

Raj CM announces 7 guarantees ahead of assembly polls

Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot, during a press conference in Rajasthan's Jaipur, announced seven guarantees for the people of Rajasthan ahead of the upcoming assembly elections on 25 November.

Punjab, T'gana, Maha top states for abroad studies

Punjab, Telangana and Maharashtra are the top states from where students go overseas for higher education while Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Ireland, Singapore, Russia and France are among the new preferred destinations for Indian students, according to a report.

BJP STRUGGLES FOR VICTORY IN NINE C'GARH ASSEMBLY SEATS

Of these 9 seats, Sitapur, Pali-Tanakhar, Marwahi, Mohla-Manpur and Konta are reserved for the ST category, while the remaining four Kharsia, Korba, Kota and Jaijaipur - are general constituencies.

Madras High Court Acquitted Army Jawan: Allegations Not Supported By Medical Evidence Presumption Against Accused Not Mechanical S. 29 POSCO Act

The Madras High Court in the case P Prathap Kumar Nayak v State observed and has set aside the conviction of an Army Jawan who was sentenced to ten years imprisonment and the fine for an amount of Rs.10,000 by a POCSO Court.

DELHI HIGH COURT DISCHARGED 11 MEN IN DILBAR NEGI MURDER CASE, FRAMED CHARGES AGAINST ONE; DELHI RIOTS

The Delhi High Court in the case observed and has discharged 11 men in the Delhi riots case wherein it alleged that a mob caused vandalism, put on fire a sweet shop as a consequence of which a 22-yearold boy namely Dilbar Negi died after sustaining burn injuries.

MUMBAI COURT REFUSED TO DISCHARGE UDDHAV THACKERAY, MP SANJAY RAUT IN DEFAMATION CASE BY SHINDE FACTION MP RAHUL SHEWALE

The Metropolitan Magistrates Court in Mumbai observed and has rejected the discharge applications of Shiv Sena, UBT leaders Uddhav Thackeray and MP Sanjay Raut in the defamation complaint filed by MP Rahul Shewale, their former ally.

US announces $150M military aid for Ukraine

The United States has declared its commitment to aiding Ukraine's defense efforts with a new allocation of $150 million in military assistance. This financial package, as outlined by the US Department of State, includes provisions for air defense, artillery, anti-tank equipment, and other capabilities. The support aims to bolster Ukraine's capacity to resist Russian offensives, enabling it to both defend its territory and launch counter-offensives.

PIA on verge of shutdown as 537 flights cancelled in 11 days

In a dire turn of events, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is teetering on the brink of a shutdown, having canceled more than 500 flights over the past 11 days due to the unavailability of fuel. This unprecedented crisis has been spurred by Pakistan State Oil (PSO) cutting its fuel supply to the airline over unpaid dues. As of October 13, PIA had been forced to cancel 537 flights, marking the airline’s most challenging period in its history.

INDIA EXPORTS $47.98 MN OF MANGOES, LOGS 19% GROWTH IN EXPORT TO US

India’s export of its mangoes to the USA has especially seen a significant growth of 19 per cent in comparison to the previous fiscal year with shipments of 2043.60MT of Indian mangoes in the first frve months of the current fiscal.

Twitter's challenges: misinformation, Ads, declining usage, 1 year post-takeover

One year ago, Twitter's CEO and other top executives were sacked after billionaire and new owner Elon Musk entered the company's San Francisco offices with a smile and a white bathroom sink. Elon Musk then started converting the social media network into what is now known as X.

Air India appoints as chief operations Klaus Goersch officer

Klaus Goersch was appointed as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer by Air India on Friday.

RELIANCE JIO LAUNCHES INDIA'S FIRST SATELLITE GIGABIT BROADBAND

The launch of Jio SpaceFiber, high-speed internet service will now be available in parts of India that were previously unreachable

White House recommends EADs for Green Card

A White House Commission has proposed issuing employment authorization cards and travel documents early in the Green Card application process, providing relief to thousands of foreign professionals, predominantly Indians, who face lengthy waiting periods. The proposal aims to grant these documents to individuals who have approved employment-based visa petitions in specific categories and have been waiting in the visa backlog for five or more years. This move is expected to address issues related to the Green Card backlog, improve job portability, and have significant economic benefits.

Indian experts named to new UN AI advisory body

A new global advisory body was announced by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to support the international community's efforts to govern artificial intelligence. The High-Level Multistakeholder Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence aims to build a global scientific consensus on risks and challenges, harness AI for the Sustainable Development Goals, and strengthen international cooperation on Al governance.

Onion prices rise; government sells more buffer stock

As the average retail price of onions across India witnesses a steep 57 percent increase, rising to Rs 47 per kg, the central government has taken steps to alleviate the burden on consumers by enhancing the sale of buffer onions at a subsidized rate of Rs 25 per kg in retail markets.

‘India emerging as telecom tech leader'

India's Communications Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, highlighted the nation's emerging role as a developer, exporter, and leader in telecom technology during his address at the India Mobile Congress.

INDIA TO LEAD 6G RACE, STARTUP ECOSYSTEM TOP 3

Industry leaders, including Akash Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd, presented their telecom innovations to the Prime Minister, including Jio’s Space Fibre and the Jio Bharat 4G device.

Telangana High Court Sets A Benchmark In Record Digitization, Inaugurated Digitization Wing

The Telangana High Court reached a milestone in record of digitization as Chief Justice Alok Aradhe launched a digitization wing to digitize all the Judicial and the Administrative records.

Elvish Yadav reports Rs. 1 crore extortion threat

Elvish Yadav. Unknown people have demanded extortion of Rs 1 crore from Elvish.

GUJARAT HIGH COURT WARNED OF CONTEMPT ACTION AGAINST OFFICERS OVER CATTLE MENACE; SORRY STATE OF AFFAIRS

The Gujarat High Court in the case Mustak Hussain Mehndi Hussain Kadri Versus Jagadip Narayan Singh, IAS observed and has issued a stern warning to local authorities wherein it expressed deep concern over the rampant cattle menace in the State.

SUPREME COURT: JUDGES TAKING UP CASES NOT ASSIGNED BY CHIEF JUSTICE IS AN ACT OF GROSS IMPROPRIETY

The Supreme Court in the case Ambalal Parihar vs State of Rajasthan and ors observed and has stated that the judges should refrain from taking up cases not specifically assigned to them by the Chief Justice of the Court.

Calcutta High Court: Ex-Parte Decision In Matrimonial Suits; Unjust; Has Social, Financial And Strong Emotional Impact

The Calcutta High Court in the case Surya Chandra Mishra v Mrs. Chitrangana Debnath observed and has dismissed the revision application moved against the orders of the trial court in a matrimonial suit which allowed the wife or respondent adjournments and the opportunities to file her written statement.

KERALA HIGH COURT PASSED INTERIM ORDER RESTRAINING POLICE; LAWYER'S PLEA ALLEGED POLICE HARASSMENT

The Kerala High Court in the case Jagadeesh P. v. State of Kerala observed and has issued the notice in the plea moved by the lawyer alleging manhandling by police officers earlier this month.

Delhi High Court Restrained Flavoured Tea Brand From making Fresh Manufacture In Chaayos' Trade Dress, Ordered Take Down Of Listings From Amazon

The Delhi High Court in the case Sunshine Teahouse Pvt Ltd v. Grey Mantra Solutions observed and has restrained a flavoured tea brand, selling its products under the brand name ‘Teacurry’ and ‘Just Vedic’, from making any fresh manufacture under the trade dress and packaging of the tea café ‘Chaayos

Non-cognisable offense filed over video depicting Vijayvargiya as 'Ravan'

Ahead of the Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, police have registered a non-cognisable offence report (NCR) against a man in Indore over a video purportedly projecting BJP candidate Kailash Vijayvargiya as Lanka king Ravan and his Congress rival Sanjay Shukla as Lord Ram, an official said on Thursday

CONGRESS UNDER FIRE: BRS LEADER KAVITHA ALLEGES MOVE TO HALT WELFARE SCHEME BENEFITS

Ruling BRS MLC in Telangana K Kavitha on Thursday hit out at the Congress, alleging the opposition party has petitioned the Election Commission seeking that disbursal of benefits under the BRS government’s ‘Rythu Bandhu’ and ‘Dalit Bandhu’ schemes be stopped in view of upcoming assembly polls. BRS strongly opposes Congress party’s stance, she said.

Punjab State Human Rights commission addresses 42% prison drug addiction

The Punjab State Human Rights Commission (PSHRC) held a crucial meeting to address the pressing issue of drug addiction in the state’s prisons

YSRC kicks off multi-region 'Samajika Sadikara' bus yatra in Andhra Pradesh

The ruling YSRC on Thursday launched its ‘Samajika Sadikara’ (social equality) bus yatra aimed at bringing awareness among the public on the social progress achieved by the state government in Andhra Pradesh in the last four years.