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Need for judicial introspection

The tragic tale of Atul Subhash must lead to judicial and legal reforms, says Ravi Kumar Gupta

Year Ender 2024: Speedy processing of returns to amendments in GST

The year 2024 saw the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) prioritising the speedy processing of returns and refunds, with over Rs 2.35 lakh crore refunded and more than 3.87 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) processed within 7 days.

India's economy to grow by 6.5 percent in current, next FY: EY Report

A recent EY report said India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year.

Not Only India, US, China, and Canada Also Fined Deloitte for Violating Audit Standards

Global audit firm Deloitte has been fined about Rs 2 crore by the National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) for alleged lapses in auditing Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL).

NRI remittances surge to record $11.9 billion in April-Oct: RBI

Inflows into non-resident Indian (NRI) deposit accounts surged to $11.9 billion in April-October during the current financial year, which is nearly twice the corresponding figure of $6.1 billion for the same period last year, the latest figures compiled by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) showed.

Real Effective Exchange Rate of Rupee spikes in November

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its report highlighted that the Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) of the Indian Rupee increased to 108.14 in November 2024 from 107.20 in October 2024.

Indian Markets to Deliver Positive Returns for Ninth Year in a Row, Outperform US

Driven by strong fundamental and robust economic growth, the domestic benchmark indices are set to give positive returns in 2024 for the ninth consecutive year.

CM Launches 'Kar Bhawan', Suvidha Kendras in Haryana

Haryana preferred place for doing business, setting up industry: Chief Minister Nayab Singh

Pope Calls for World to Silence Arms and Overcome Divisions in Christmas Address

Pope Francis in his traditional Christmas message on Wednesday urged \"all people of all nations\" to find courage during this Holy Year \"to silence the sounds of arms and overcome divisions\" plaguing the world, from the Middle East to Ukraine, Africa to Asia.

Cities Worldwide Hold Subdued Christmas Eve Celebrations Amid Conflicts

Bethlehem marked another somber Christmas Eve on Tuesday in the traditional birthplace of Jesus under the shadow of war in Gaza.

21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence After Election Court Ruling

Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed 9 October elections killed at least 21 people, including two police officers, authorities said Tuesday.

Haiti gang attack on hospital reopening kills 2 reporters and a police officer

Two reporters were killed and several were wounded Tuesday in a gang attack in Haiti on the reopening of Port-au-Prince's biggest public hospital, the country's online media association said.

Russia Targets Ukrainian Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day

Russia launched a massive missile and drone barrage targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure on Wednesday, striking a thermal power plant and prompting Ukrainians to take shelter in metro stations on Christmas morning.

Kurdish-led forces push back Turkish-backed Syrian rebels in a tense offensive

Kurdish-led fighters in Syria, known as the Syrian Democratic Forces, said Tuesday they have launched a counter-offensive against the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army to take back areas near Syria's northern border with Turkey.

Pakistani airstrikes killed 46 people in eastern Afghanistan, say Taliban

The Pakistani military said security forces killed 13 insurgents in an intelligence-based operation in South Waziristan, a district located along eastern Afghanistan's Paktika province

CWC meet: Congress to decide 2025 action plan

The CWC is a part of the two-day programme called 'Nav Satyagrah Baithak'

₹2 Crore Assistance by Allu Arjun, Makers of Pushpa-2 for Family of Stampede Victim

Actor Allu Arjun, producers and director of Pushpa 2: The Rule have announced Rs 2 crore for the family of the woman who was killed and her son who was critically injured during the premiere show of the movie at Sandhya Theatre on 4 December.

ADM's death: Vigilance report finds no evidence to prove Naveen Babu received bribe

The preliminary report of the vigilance investigation into the death of former Kannur Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu (photo) reportedly states that there is no evidence to prove that T V Prashanth paid a bribe to Naveen Babu.

Pent-up Fury with Nowhere to Go

Last week, Saudi-German psychiatrist Taleb al-Abdulmohsen drove his car into a Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg. The market was crowded; Christmas break had just begun, giving people an opportunity to spend time with their families and friends and enjoy the festive season.

Hyderabad Cops Warn of Action Against Fake Posts on Stampede

Hyderabad Police have warned of strict action against anyone found posting false videos or information suggesting that the stampede at Sandhya Theatre took place before the arrival of Pushpa star Allu Arjun on the fateful night of 4 December.

Critical need for women's community bathrooms

While construction of toilets has received a lot of attention in India's sanitation campaigns in recent times, another important sanitation need, that of bathrooms, has not received the same attention.

Delhi's dilemma

Bangladesh's request for the extradition of its former prime minister, Sheikh Hasina from India marks a pivotal moment in South Asian diplomacy.

Strong Reasons Behind Smooth Implementation

Over the past 25 years, the implementation of the \"one country, two systems\" policy in Macao has been smooth and successful, which has been recognized by national leaders.

Rajnath, Yogi unveil Vajpayee's statue in Lucknow on his 100th birth anniversary

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath unveiled the statue of 'Bharat Ratna' and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Kudiya Ghat, situated along the banks of the Gomti River in Lucknow on Wednesday.

Congress Using Ambedkar's Name for Political Gains: Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a scathing attack at the Congress, alleging that the opposition party has been using B. R. Ambedkar's name only for political gains.

NDA Leaders Discuss Govt Policy Implementation

Shah addressed concerns about alleged constitutional violations and the perceived disrespect towards Ambedkar

Laadki Bahin Yojana: Maha CM Announces Depositing Cash into Bank Accounts

Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis announced at a press conference in Nagpur on Tuesday that the December 2024 installment of the Laadki Bahin Yojana is being deposited into the bank accounts of women.

Assam Police's STF arrests 2 ABT operatives

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police has arrested two more operatives of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a militant group associated with Al.Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Launches Initiative to Empower Grassroots Governance

In a significant step towards strengthening grassroots governance, Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday launched the 'Viksit Panchayat Karmayogi' initiative on Good Governance Day, celebrated to mark the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Special VIP & VVIP arrangements for Mahakumbh: ADM, SDM to supervise operations in Prayagraj

The Mahakumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj is set to witness a massive influx of pilgrims, tourists, and VIP/VVIP dignitaries, including Supreme Court and High Court judges, from across the globe.