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20.04 / 23:08
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A unique number for chartered accountants tells tales about the economy
Mint reported in February. Unlike many sectors, only a limited number of candidates qualify to be CAs every year, making their services more valuable in a growing economy. Documents signed off as part of GST and tax audits shot up 87% annually in 2022 to 6.18 million but shrank by over 36% in 2023 to 3.9 million.
20.04 / 18:51
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Talks on within party over 3 Lok Sabha seats in Kashmir: Hardeep Singh Puri
Srinagar: The BJP is not leaving any ground and the "best of the people" are discussing the matter on supporting candidates in the three Lok Sabha seats of Kashmir valley, Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday. Speaking at Viksit Bharat ambssadors' meet here, Puri said the 2024 general elections would produce a victory in favour of development so that the country moves forward to another significant chapter in the realisation of a 'Viksit Bharat'.
20.04 / 16:09
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Mumbai Police warned of 'major incident' by Lawrence Bishnoi's man days after firing at Salman Khan's house
Salman Khan's Bandra residence on April 14. The Kutch Police on Tuesday arrested the two accused identified as Vicky Gupta (24) and Sagar Pal (21) and handed them to the Mumbai Crime Branch. Later, a city court sent the two accused to the custody of the Mumbai Crime Branch until April 25 in connection with the firing incident.
20.04 / 13:07
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Cannabis seizures at checkpoints by US-Mexico border frustrates state-authorized pot industry
Alejandro Mayorkas, whose impeachment charges were dismissed this week. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham says she voiced concerns that the scrutiny of cannabis companies appears to be greater in New Mexico than states with regulated markets that aren't along the U.S.
19.04 / 07:04
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CIBIL: 4 ways in which credit score affects your rental applications
CIBIL score, can indirectly affect your rental applications in a number of ways. Although it does not have any bearing on rental applications in the unorganised market, but some landlords in big cities such as Mumbai and Delhi may consider the credit (CIBIL) score as well of tenants to determine their creditworthiness. They may use the CIBIL score as one factor to assess a tenant’s ability to pay rent on time.
19.04 / 04:10
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It's time for company boards to create technology committees
Adani Power has a charter that focuses more on cyber security needs and offers a good blueprint for the energy sector in India. At Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia, there’s an information and technology committee that boasts of a very detailed charter for tech oversight, with a special emphasis on cyber resilience.
19.04 / 04:09
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Election symbols: Silent messaging plays a big role in Indian politics
Indian elections get underway this Friday with polling booths thrown open for us to pick members of the 18th Lok Sabha. As voters scan the list of candidates on electronic voting machines, looking for which button to press, we can safely assume that party symbols will catch their attention before they can read the names of people in the fray. In many cases, that will be the only cue needed for a vote to be cast.
18.04 / 20:54
18.04 / 08:01
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Don’t foresee absolute power supply constraint current year: CARE Ratings
Sabyasachi Majumdar, Senior Director, CARE Ratings, the power sector is expected to have ample availability of electricity from thermal, gas, wind, and solar sources. The assurance lies in the willingness of distribution companies to pay for the power they receive. The current season is particularly favorable for wind and solar power generation. Unlike the supply constraints seen in CY21 and CY22, the upcoming year is anticipated to have a sufficient supply of electricity without absolute constraints. This positive outlook is a welcome change for the energy sector. Give us a sense as to what the overall outlook for the sector and the country as a whole given that we understand that peak power demand is expected to hit 260 megawatts this summer. Are we prepared for it? Sabyasachi Majumdar: We have a peak demand of 260 gigawatts. On the supply side, we have close to 250 gigawatts of thermal capacity which includes both coal as well as gas. In addition, we have about 17 gigawatts of capacity, about seven to eight gigawatts of nuclear and about 10 gigawatts of biomass and cogen and these are all capable of running as baseload stations.
17.04 / 20:09
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PSBs finding it hard to fill IT roles on boards; seek relaxation in RBI rule that mandates tech strategy panels
Reserve Bank of India's guidelines regarding the composition of board-level information technology strategy committees (ITSCs), said people aware of the development. Banks are increasingly finding it difficult to ensure inclusion of nominee directors with requisite IT expertise and want professional IT consultants advising these committees to be considered towards compliance, they said.
17.04 / 17:11
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Punjab: Several trains affected as farmers squat on track demanding release of fellow protesters
Farmers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Wednesday squatted on a rail track in Patiala district near the Punjab and Haryana border, demanding the release of three farmers who had been arrested by the Haryana Police. The movement of more than 30 trains was impacted as they were either diverted, cancelled or short-terminated because of the blockade at the Shambhu Railway Station, railway authorities said. The disruption in rail movement also caused inconvenience to rail passengers on the occasion of Ram Navami. KMM leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said the Haryana administration had given them an assurance that the arrested farmers would be released by April 16.
17.04 / 05:07
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Proof of HRA claims of previous years; can you really take it easy after CBDT's assurance of no review of old HRA cases
HRA claims from previous years. However, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently clarified that there was no special drive to re-open cases concerning mismatch of data relating to House Rent Allowance (HRA). «There is no special drive to re-open cases of mismatch, and media reports alleging that large-scale re-opening is being undertaken by the CBDT are completely misplaced. At the outset, it is stated that any apprehensions about retrospective taxation on these matters and re-opening of cases on issues pertaining to HRA claims is completely baseless. Data analysis was carried out in some high-value cases of mismatch between the rent paid by the employee and receipt of rent by the recipient for the FY 2020-21,» said CBDT in a press release dated April 8, 2024. However, this does not mean that you can live worry-free in case there is a mismatch between the rent paid by you and the receipt of rent by the landlord and there is a situation of possible tax evasion.
16.04 / 10:34
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Pakistan's premier calls for closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia to enhance investment in Pakistan
Officials say Pakistan’s prime minister has called for closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and his cash-strapped Islamic nation to enhance Saudi investment in his country
16.04 / 06:45
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BRS, BJP claim credit for Telangana CM's announcement on farm loan waiver
BJP and BRS in Telangana have claimed that the announcement of Rs two lakh farm loan waiver by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is a result of their agitations demanding it and sought to know when the other promises of ruling Congress government would be fulfilled. Taking on the Congress government, BJP Rajya Sabha member K Laxman on Tuesday asked why should people vote for Congress in the Lok Sabha elections when promises like investment support of Rs 15,000 to farmers and financial assistance of Rs 12,000 to agriculture workers have not been implemented. Addressing reporters here, Laxman also took exception to Revanth Reddy's charge that there was a clandestine understanding between BJP and BRS. BRS MLA T Harish Rao claimed that the CM made the announcement to waive farmers' loans before August 15 only with an eye on the Lok Sabha polls.
16.04 / 03:47
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How to claim insurance amount from Rupay debit cards? Here’s all you need to know
Also Read: From premiums to claims process: Decoding key terms in insurance policies | 8 points Now, let's delve into the types of Rupay cards available in the market and the corresponding insurance coverage they offer: 1. Classic Card: This card doesn't provide any insurance coverage. Although it used to offer coverage previously, this feature has been discontinued since the financial year 2020.
16.04 / 03:43
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Best Sunflower Seeds in India: Improved Mood, Reduced Stress, and Better Sleep Quality
If you are looking forward to adding this power packed seeds in your diet, then we suggest you go through the complete list of the best sunflower seeds in India shared in this article. All of these brands are popular among their consumers and you must give them a shot using the buying links shared in the article below.
15.04 / 05:21
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NFRA takes action against auditors of Reliance Capital for lapses and fraud
NFRA), the regulatory body overseeing auditors and audit firms for listed and large companies, has taken action against Pathak HD & Associates (PHD), the joint auditor for Reliance Capital, formerly an Anil Ambani group company, along with its two auditors. This move comes in response to multiple failures highlighted by the resigning auditor, Price Waterhouse (PW), which also flagged suspected fraud amounting to Rs 12,571 crore by the company. Reliance Capital recently underwent a change in ownership, being taken over by the Hindujas after significant concessions by lenders. This development follows the Reserve Bank of India's decision in November 2021 to replace the board of the Anil Ambani Group company due to governance concerns and defaults in payments.
14.04 / 15:01
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Best Chia Seeds in India: Powerhouse of Nutrients
If you are looking for best quality chia seeds, then we suggest you go through the article where we have curated a list of the best chia seeds in India. All of these options are available on Amazon, the best website online. Dive into the article, find your pick and place your order using the buying link shared below.
14.04 / 06:57
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Value triumphs momentum in FY24 from the quant lens
Despite the chaos, the Nifty 500 managed to pull off an impressive return of around 40.5%, which is pretty outstanding. The performance was even better for mid and smallcap indices. However, as a quant-powered stockbroker equipped with an intelligence layer of factor-based analysis, we wanted to delve deeper into the financial year gone by from a quantitative lens. Here's what we found.
14.04 / 05:01
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BJP Manifesto 2024 PDF: Download and read BJP's full Lok Sabha elections 2024 Sankalp Patra here
BJP) has revealed its 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections during an event held at the party headquarters in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alongside other senior party members, graced the occasion, coinciding with B R Ambedkar's birth anniversary.
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