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Hindu temple, once located at the site, was allegedly occupied, destroyed, and later transformed into an Islamic structure, alleged Chief Priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Acharya Satyendra Maharaj on Monday.

National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). A surface low-pressure system extending from the Southeast will interact with an upper air low-pressure system, accompanied by a cold air mass and strong upper-air winds from the West. This combination is likely to lead to the development of clouds in various parts of the country, with the potential for convective activity at times. Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are anticipated, with a chance of rainfall at intervals over some coastal areas, islands, and the Northern and Eastern regions.

Union Budget 2025, anticipation is building across sectors. Personal finance enthusiasts and taxpayers alike are curious about what the Budget proposals will mean for their pockets. For this week’s cover story, we reached out to industry experts, tax professionals and financial advisers to know what they want to see in the Finance Bill 2025. Some of these expectations, such as a separate deduction for life insurance, lower tax on annuities and higher tax exemption for senior citizens, are longstanding demands and are unlikely to be fulfilled. However, North Block may find some other suggestions worth considering. For instance, one expert has suggested that taxpayers be rewarded with a group life insurance linked to the taxes they pay. As little as 1% of the tax paid by an individual can go into paying the premium of a group insurance cover equal to five times the tax paid. Another expert has suggested steps that could make the NPS more attractive to investors. The ultra low-cost scheme has everything that one looks for in a pension plan, but it is still not the preferred investment vehicle for retirement planning. Perhaps more tax benefits are needed to push people towards a scheme that can help them retire in comfort.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Christmas came early for energy nerds with the arrival of a dense 136-page document detailing how the UK government plans to decarbonize the nation’s electricity supply by 2030.

Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'very poor' category on Sunday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the AQI was 388 at 7 am on Sunday in the national capital. On Saturday, the AQI in Delhi was recorded at 398, as per the CPCB. The Air Quality Index in several areas of the national capital was recorded as 'very poor.' The AQI was recorded 384 at ITO, 372 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, DTU 354, IGI Airport (T3) 372, DU North Campus 381, at 7 am on Sunday.

GST Council Meeting Live Updates: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is chairing the 55th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council which is underway in Jaisalmer of Rajasthan on Saturday.The participants in the meeting include the Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, Chief Ministers of Goa, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Meghalaya and Odisha.The Deputy Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana are also present in the meeting along with the Finance Ministers of States/UTs, Secretary of Department of Revenue, Chairmen and Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) and other senior officials of the Finance Ministry.GST Council Meeting Live Updates: The Deputy Chief Ministers of Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Telangana are also present in the meeting along with the Finance Ministers of States/UTs, Secretary of Department of Revenue, Chairmen and Members of Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) and other senior officials of the Finance Ministry.GST Council Meeting Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that states did not agree on bringing aviation turbine fuel under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax."States did not feel comfortable.

UP's Minister of State (Independent Charge) Forest and Environment, Zoological Garden, Climate Change Arun Kumar Saxena credited Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the increase in the green cover with his directions to all stakeholders to plant trees. «And because of the collective efforts, we got positive and good results. We ranked second in the country in increasing the combined forest and tree cover, which is a significant achievement. Only Chhattisgarh is ahead of us,» Saxena told reporters.

However, for those who need last-minute items or essential services, understanding what’s open and closed can be crucial. Here’s an overview of Christmas Day 2024, covering everything from federal holidays to store hours and garbage pickups.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MI6 had a secret so sensitive that Slovenia’s spy chief needed to fly to London to hear it in person. Somewhere in his tiny Alpine nation, a pair of elite Russian spies were hiding under deep cover.

Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling nearly 609,000 child car seats because the harness adjuster can loosen and the seats may not restrain children

The Biden administration says it is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 public service workers through an existing forgiveness program

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in the Senate

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My 35-year-old cousin earns ₹1.5 lakh per month and recently paid off their home loan. They invest ₹45,000 in mutual funds (Nippon Indian small cap, Mirae bluechip and PPFAS flexi-cap) monthly and ₹50,000 in the National Pension System yearly. What additional investments can help them build a ₹5 crore retirement corpus?

A British court says police can seize more than 2 million pounds ($2.5 million) in unpaid taxes from influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan

An election commission official said the meeting lasted for around half an hour and covered several topics. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar also reviewed poll preparedness for the upcoming Delhi elections.

reinsurance support, industry sources said. Claims from the catastrophes such as Vijayawada and Vadodara floods have prompted reinsurers to demand revised pricing models and stricter underwriting practices, industry sources said. Fire and engineering insurance policies are typically bought by businesses, industrial units, and property owners to protect against risks like fire damage, machinery breakdown, and engineering-related perils. From January 1, Industrial All Risk (IAR) policies, a comprehensive fra-mework for industrial property and operations, will follow stricter pricing rules.

HDFC Bank and Tally Solutions to help startups growth. Under the MoU with the bank, startups will benefit from customised banking and financial products designed to cater to their specific requirements, such as working capital, credit access, and cash flow management. Sumeet Kumar Jarangal, director of Startup India, said by leveraging the bank's expertise and resources, DPIIT aims to provide startups with seamless access to financial services and innovative solutions. «This collaboration will not only effectively combat the critical challenges like funding and financial management but also create a conducive environment for startups to innovate and flourish in a result-oriented manner,» he said.

Birla Estates, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aditya Birla Real Estate has acquired a land parcel covering 70.92 acres in Boisar in Maharashtra for Rs 104.3 crore. In September, the company concluded the deal to acquire over 24.5-acre land parcel in Thane’s Kalwa locality from Hindalco Industries for over Rs 537 crore. The board of directors of Hindalco Industries had approved this sale of land in July to Ekamaya Properties, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birla Estates. Prior to that, the developer, formerly known as Century Textiles and Industries, acquired the ownership rights of around 10-acre leasehold land parcel in Mumbai’s prime Worli locality from Wadia Group Chairman Nusli Wadia for Rs 1,100 crore.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present the annual budget 2025, her eighth consecutive Union Budget, on February 1. The annual budget details the planned expenditures and revenues for the fiscal year, which runs from April 1 to March 31. Expenditures cover areas such as public welfare programs, imports, military funding, salaries, pensions, and debt interest. Revenue is generated through taxes, public sector enterprises, government borrowing via bonds, and other sources.