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civil services exam but was declared «temporarily unfit» to be a civil servant due to obesity, the Supreme Court came to his rescue on Friday by ordering the UPSC to conduct his medical examination afresh. The top court used its special powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, directing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to conduct a fresh physical fitness test for Rakshit Shivam Prakash, who ranked 93 in the civil services exam held in 2014 but lost out due to «unacceptable» Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI of the candidate was at 31.75, which is higher than the prescribed standard of 30. He was declared «temporarily unfit» and consequently, denied employment. He could not take part in the second medical test scheduled on July 14, 2015. Article 142 of the Constitution empowers the top court to pass «any decree or order necessary for doing complete justice in any case or matter pending before it».

The Federal government’s move to rein in the entry of temporary residents to Canada could have more of an impact than we thought.

income tax return (ITR) for FY 2023-24 remains July 31, 2024, and there has been no extension. If you haven't filed your ITR, there's no need to worry because you can still submit your tax return after this deadline. Even if you incur a penalty, you have the option to file your tax returns after the deadline – this is referred to as a belated return.

Ethiopia’s currency has lost 30% of its value the day after the central bank began implementing a flexible exchange rate policy backed by the International Monetary Fund as part of new measures to stabilize the eastern African nation’s economy

Arabian Sea is allowing the formation of deep cloud systems, leading to extremely heavy rainfall in Kerala in a shorter period and increasing the possibility of landslides, a senior climate scientist said on Tuesday. Extremely heavy rain triggered a series of landslides in the hilly areas of Kerala's Wayanad district early on Tuesday, leaving at least 45 people dead. Many were feared trapped under the debris.

UPSC training institutes in Old Rajinder Nagar, touted as India’s IAS hub. Shreya Yadav from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni from Telangana, and Navin Dalwin from Kerala passed away after the basement of the building housing the coaching center was flooded following heavy rain. Consequently, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed the basements of 13 coaching centers in Old Rajinder Nagar for violating norms, underscoring the urgent need for stringent supervision of India’s burgeoning coaching industry.

old tax regime must file it on or before the deadline of July 31. This is because the option to file ITR under the old tax regime will not be available from August 1, 2024, for FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25) for those taxpayers for whom the deadline is July 31. This will lead to the loss of the option to claim deductions and exemptions under the old tax regime as well as higher tax outgo in the new tax regime — presuming that the old tax regime was favourable for them to start with. Further penalty of Rs 5,000 as well as penal interest under Section 234A will be applicable due to belated ITR filing.

periodic pay hikes or annual increments can be considered permanent employees. This decision came while the court partly allowed a revision petition for an increase in compensation related to a road accident case. The court thereby increased the compensation by over Rs 2.72 lakh, a TOI report stated.

The progress of the monsoon is a crucial near-term trigger for equity investors as it has a bearing on various macroeconomic parameters such as food inflation and rural demand. It also has consequences for companies in the automobile, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and paints sectors, all of which have significant exposure to rural markets.

Sen. JD Vance sees Americans’ reluctance to have children as tied to risk aversion and a culture of social isolation that threatens to weigh on U.S. economic dynamism.

income tax debt using the e-pay tax payment service, as failure to do so may lead to serious consequences such as potential imprisonment in certain cases. Fortunately, there are multiple methods to settle income tax, including using a credit card and taking advantage of EMI options available for credit cards. However, banks may charge fees for processing such tax payments, although some payment options are free.

Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) sealed 13 coaching centers in Old Rajinder Nagar due to illegal operations in basements after three IAS aspirants died when their institute’s basement got flooded following heavy rains. The action reflects a proactive approach following a previous survey and recent tragic incidents, emphasizing compliance and safety standards.

Dubai gold odyssey for Indian shoppers, say Indian jewellers, who also operate stores in the UAE.

Congress on Saturday attacked the government over the issue of child malnutrition, saying this is a «human tragedy» and India's future was being «gutted before our eyes». The opposition party's criticism came after the women and child development ministry said on Friday that about 17 per cent children in the age group of 0-5 years are underweight, while 36 per cent are stunted and six per cent wasted.

BJP in West Bengal criticised Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for walking out of the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, claiming that it was a «drama» aimed at reaping political dividends. BJP's Rajya Sabha MP Samik Bhattacharya said it was a «weak script» prepared by Banerjee.

Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on July 29 an Enforcement Directorate plea challenging the Jharkhand High Court's order granting bail to Chief Minister Hemant Soren in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan is scheduled to hear the federal agency's plea against the June 28 order of the high court.

From failed steel to soul: Vinay Rai’s dubious reset and redemption During a period when Apple was struggling after Steve Jobs' departure and John Sculley's leadership setbacks, Prahalad still regarded the company as a visionary force. He believed that Apple's recovery, which would indeed occur a few years later, would be driven by its core strength: user-friendliness.

France's high-speed rail network paralysed train travel nationwide Friday as Paris prepared to host the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics.

Great Salt Lake. According to a recent study that was published in One Earth, 4.1 million tons of greenhouse gasses, including CO2, were emitted in 2020 by the lake's exposed bed.This research indicates that these kinds of lake bottoms may contribute significantly—perhaps much more than previously thought—to global warming, as per the reports of MSN.

GST demand notices and orders has been streamlined in Budget 2024. Budget 2024 introduced a new section 74A in the CGST Act. Under the new regulations, a GST officer is permitted to issue a Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand notice only within 42 months from the due date of filing the GST annual return. Additionally, GST demand orders must be issued within 12 months from the date of the GST demand notice.

Bank of Canada interest rate cuts may be coming too little, too late for many Canadians, two polls this week suggest.