Aware Financial News
06.08 / 19:21
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Most still choose old tax regime, new one making inroads
NEW DELHI : An overwhelming majority of personal income tax filers have opted for the old tax regime that allows a host of tax exemptions, but the new regime with more flexible tax rates and fewer exemptions is beginning to attract more takers, according to professionals who assist taxpayers in filing their returns. In the just-concluded season for personal income tax return (ITR) filing, 85% of individuals have opted for the old regime, and the rest for the new regime, showed an analysis by leading fintech software as a service (SaaS) company Clear (formerly ClearTax), based on data of tax returns filed using its tax return filing service.
06.08 / 18:37
Citi
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FIVE
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2024
NOT
Congress may not hold Bengaluru civic polls before 2024 general election
Bengaluru may have to wait for an elected council until Lok Sabha polls are over since efforts are being made to somehow put off the elections, according to people aware of the thinking in the ruling Congress. Congress ministers have publicly said that the polls to the city's civic body, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), will be held by December, the latest being transport minister Ramalinga Reddy, who made a statement last Friday. However, after the delimitation, there will be an appeal period, when people who want to push the polls ahead will have an opportunity to do so.
06.08 / 17:13
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Mobile
AMD
analyst
5 Huge Analyst Calls: Citi Was 'Wrong' on AMD, Upgrades to Buy; ZoomInfo Slashed
Here is your Pro Recap of the top takeaways from Wall Street analysts for the past week: upgrades for Verra Mobility, AMD, Wingstop, and Generac Holdings, and a downgrade for ZoomInfo Tech.
06.08 / 17:03
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NOT
Not to water down water neutrality
NITI Aayog's effort to provide a standard definition for 'water neutrality' is an important first step towards creating a level playing field to assess the claims made by industries, businesses and organisations on water consumption and usage. With a clear definition in place, it will now be possible to determine these claims and prevent greenwashing.
06.08 / 16:25
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Digital
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country
Digital registry on organ transplants to streamline donations on cards
New Delhi: In an initiative aimed at regulating organ donation, the government is developing a digital registry on organ transplantation to smoothen the system and make it transparent. The Organ Donation Registry is being developed by the National Health Authority (NHA) and the union health ministry following consultation with the NITI Aayog for an overhaul of the National Organ Tissue Transplantation Organization (NOTTO), which manages and coordinates organ transplantation across the country. This will help eliminate the presence of touts and middlemen.
06.08 / 16:01
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Injustice
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National
Why did USA Women's Soccer team opt out of singing National Anthem during World Cup?
national anthem, «The Star-Spangled Banner,» prior to their games in the Women's World Cup. The decision has sparked controversy and criticism in the home country of the reigning champions. The majority of USWNT players refrained from singing the national anthem during their Group E matches against Vietnam, the Netherlands, and Portugal. Their actions are a form of protest against racial injustice and police violence in North America. It is not the first time the team has taken such action, as some players kneeled during the anthem back in 2016, aiming to raise awareness about pressing social issues.
06.08 / 11:53
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Health ministry working on national menstrual policy to ensure access to safe, hygienic products
national menstrual hygiene policy that seeks to ensure access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, improve sanitation facilities, address social taboos and foster a supportive environment. Through these measures, the policy strives to break barriers, eliminate stigma and create a society where menstrual hygiene is prioritised and leads to gender equality, education and overall development, official sources said. A national consultation with various stakeholders was held and in-person inputs have been collated, the sources told PTI.
06.08 / 10:39
VISA
Aware
Student visa by fraud: Canada cuts list of 2,000 to 300 cases
JALANDHAR: The intelligence and enforcement branch of Canadian Border Service Agency has revealed that based on tips from public, they had initially identified over 2,000 cases where fraudulent documents might have been used to obtain a student visa and now, they have narrowed down such suspected cases of concern to 300. Responding to a June 8 letter sent by some students, who are victims of fraud, to Canadian public safety minister Marco E L Mendicino, asking about their immigration status in Canada, branch vice-president Aaron McCrorie has revealed these figures in his reply. «In 2018, CBSA was investigating organised crime
06.08 / 05:37
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Highways
24 years on, pilot of IC-814, hijacked from Nepal, reveals how he scared Lahore ATC to get permission to land
Devi Sharan has revealed that he had made a secret plan to scare the Air Traffic Control at Lahore by pretending to crash land the aircraft on a highway. Till date, it was understood that Capt Saran, his co-pilot Rajinder Kumar and flight engineer AK Jaggia had decided to land the aircraft at the Lahore airport against the decision of the Pakistani authorities, and while doing so, they mistook a highway for the runway as lights on the runway were switched off.
06.08 / 05:37
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IPO
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track
IPOs
Mind
7 things investors should keep in mind before betting on IPOs
IPO market is also buzzing with high-value IPOs, both in the mainboard and the SME space. India’s rising purchase power has resulted in consistent growth in investment from retail investors and institutional investors alike. Guided by SEBI, the increased awareness and investor-centric environment have enabled a transparent transaction eco-system that is helping investors in making informed decisions.
06.08 / 01:15
Aware
country
Data Protection Bill: Privacy laws across the world
European Union (EU) adopted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which replaced the 1995 Data Protection Directive. The GDPR is considered the gold standard for a comprehensive regulation of data protection and privacy.
06.08 / 01:15
Digital
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TCS
Immunic
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dance
India Inc walks the extra mile to keep employees healthy
Zomato has a new CFO, but his role isn’t related to company financials in the slightest. Last week, Deepinder Goyal, chief executive of the online food delivery platform, announced the appointment of Anmol Gupta, the company’s first ever chief fitness officer, or CFO, who would be working with employees towards wellness and healthy living, as well as with an in-house team of trainers, nutritionists and wellbeing counsellors.
05.08 / 19:55
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Action
Parke
Deaths
Management issues led to most Cheetah deaths: Project lead scientist YK Jhala
YK Jhala was lead scientist of Project Cheetah from 2010 to February 2023. He escorted the cheetahs when they arrived from Namibia and was involved in the project to bring the animals to India since its inception in 2009.
05.08 / 15:43
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Zomato pilots Rs 2 platform fee in some markets
Zomato has introduced a flat Rs 2 platform fee on its food delivery app in certain markets for select users, an experiment likely to be implemented across the board if successful to boost profitability. “This is in an experiment phase right now, and we may or may not scale,” a spokesperson for the Gurgaon-based food delivery company told ET in response to a query.
05.08 / 14:33
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Entertainment
Actor
singer
Bill Cosby faces fresh sexual assault allegations: New accuser files lawsuit
Bill Cosby, the once-beloved comedian, is facing another round of sexual assault allegations as singer Morganne Picard filed a new lawsuit against him in New York on Friday. Picard claims that Cosby used his fame and influence to sexually abuse her, and the lawsuit also implicates other entities associated with the actor.
05.08 / 14:05
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Remark
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'26 hours': Congress questions delay in reinstating Rahul Gandhi as MP
Rahul Gandhi's conviction in the Modi surname remark case was granted a stay order by the Supreme Court of India on Friday. The stay order qualifies to reinstate Rahul Gandhi's status as the Member of the Parliament as an MP of Wayanad. However, the procedure for the same has not taken to fruition casting shade on the fact if Rahul Gandhi will be able to enter the parliament premises on Monday, 7 August.
05.08 / 12:05
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star
classical
Meet Simone Biles — The gymnast whose return sent ticket prices soaring 150% for Saturday's US Classic Gymnastics Contest
Gymnastics fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the most decorated athlete in the history of the Gymnastics World Championships, Simone Biles. After taking a two-year break, Biles is making her comeback to elite competition, and her appearance at the U.S. Classic has sent ticket prices soaring as excitement builds for the event.
05.08 / 09:11
IPO
Aware
Apple
Tesla
Two top executives quit Ola Electric; two more departures likely
leadership levels, amid a culture that emphasizes speed and crunching timelines to near-impossible and unprecedented ends. The company is currently in the process of filing draft IPO papers for a public listing as soon as early next year.
05.08 / 08:21
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Action
performer
country
voice
social
Eco-anxiety can help urge climate action, but excessive of it may hinder the progress
General anxiety intensifies climate or «eco»-anxiety. This can spur some people to climate action, while for others it can lead to a state of paralysis and inactivity. Our recent Canadian study looked at how values and action around climate change vary with an individual's personality traits.
05.08 / 08:11
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inclusion
Congress Sandeep Dikshit on AAP’s inclusion in INDIA alliance, ‘Won't compare AAP even to geedads as they…'
Arvind Kejriwal is well aware that if he does not get control of the vigilance department, he will be sent to jail for at least eight to ten years. (With inputs from agencies)
05.08 / 06:19
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Dreams
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Building resilient workforce: Why prioritizing mental health support, wellness is essential for future-ready MSMEs
mental health assistance and wellness programs for the workforce. Mental health and well-being in the workplace are of utmost importance as they impact individual and organisational success. When an organisation acknowledges and addresses an employee’s mental health needs, it improves their overall well-being, reduces stress, increases job satisfaction, and enhances their work-life balance.
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