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Nitish Kumar inspected the rising water levels of the Ganga at key locations in Patna and Hajipur on Saturday and urged district officials to «remain alert and be prepared to tackle any situation» in light of the developments. Officials said the river is flowing above the danger mark at Digha Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, Hathidah, and Maner in Patna district and consequently several low-lying areas in Patna and Hajipur (Vaishali district) have been inundated. The rising trend is not limited to the Ganga, almost all rivers in the state are affecting low-lying localities. So far, around five people -four in Saran and one in Bhojpur — have lost their lives after water inundated their areas, they added. Accompanied by senior officials, the Chief Minister inspected Ganga's water levels near J P Setu, Kangan Ghat, Gandhi Ghat, and Krishna Ghat.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. PINGTUNG, Taiwan—Taiwan’s military recently set up live-fire exercises on this stretch of coastline facing China to show off half a dozen brand-new Humvee armored vehicles mounted with antitank missile launchers—part of its recent delivery of weapons from the U.S. But the missiles designed for use with the launchers didn’t arrive with the shipment.

population data is crucial for policy formulation for any group or community. With this in mind, the British government initiated the census in India, which has continued even after independence. The first post-independence census was conducted in 1951, and since then, a total of seven censuses have been carried out until 2011, at intervals of every ten years. However, for the first time since independence, the 2021 census, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, has yet to take place. With the approval of the Kovind Committee's report on «One Nation, One Election» by the Cabinet, hopes for conducting the census have risen, as it is crucial for the delimitation of the Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies.

income tax refund for the income tax return (ITR) filed this year i.e., FY 2023-24 (AY 2024-25). But can an individual ask for an income tax refund from the Income Tax Department for excess tax paid in the past year? Such a situation may arise if a taxpayer received excess income from an organisation in a previous year and paid income tax accordingly. However, now the organisation wants the excess payment returned.

artisans and craftspeople engaged in these trades like pottery, boat making, shoe making, etc. touch the lives of the people around them and their contribution is pivotal in the economy of the rural India. Most of these artisans and craftspeople have been a part of informal economy and work with their hands and tools. In this background, PM Vishwakarma, was launched by Hon’ble Prime Minister on Vishwakarma Jayanti on 17.09.2023 by the Government of India for transforming the lives of these artisans and craftspeople, known as Vishwakarmas through a number of positive interventions. PM Vishwakarma Scheme is a holistic scheme that provides an end-to-end support to artisans and craftspeople. Under the Scheme, the traditional trades covered are carpenter (suthar/badhai), boat maker, armourer, blacksmith (lohar), hammer and tool kit maker, locksmith, goldsmith (sonar), potter (kumhaar), sculptor (moortikar, stone carver), stonebreaker, cobbler (charmakar)/ shoesmith/ footwear artisan, mason (rajmistri), basket/mat/ broom maker/coir weaver, doll & toy maker (traditional), barber (naai), garland maker (malakaar), washerman (dhobi), tailor (darzi), and fishing net maker.

Google has opened its defense against allegations that it holds an illegal monopoly on online advertising technology with witness testimony saying the industry is vastly more complex and competitive than portrayed by the federal government

A constitutional challenge to the Biden administration program enabling Medicare to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs has been revived by a federal appeals court

Modi is scheduled to arrive in the US Saturday for a three-day visit which will begin with the Quad Leaders' Summit hosted by US President Joe Biden in Wilmington, Delaware. The Indian leader will then travel to New York where he will address a mega community event in Long Island on September 22, followed by his address to the UN's Summit of the Future on September 23 before departing for India.

Hezbollah official Ibrahim Aqil was killed in a targeted strike in the Jamous area south of Beirut on Friday, as confirmed by both Hezbollah and the Israeli military. Aqil was a member of the group’s military council and led Hezbollah’s Operations Unit for two decades. Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, an IDF spokesman, stated, “Ibrahim Aqil had the blood of many innocent people on his hands — Israelis, Americans, French, Lebanese and more.” He added that Aqil and other members killed in the strike were in the process of planning additional attacks on Israel.

Google has broken antitrust laws, part of a second major federal antitrust trial against the tech giant. The government on Friday concluded its main arguments in the case — US et al. v. Google — and the internet giant started mounting its defense. The case, filed last year, accuses Google of building a monopoly over the technology that places ads on websites around the internet. Now, Google will deny the claims. The company argues that the ad tech industry is intensely competitive, and accuses the Justice Department of ignoring rivals like Facebook and Amazon to make its case sound more compelling.

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Anna Sebastian Perayil, who worked at the tax consultancy's Pune office for just four months, tragically passed away in July, with allegations pointing to overwhelming work pressure as a contributing factor. In a letter to EY India chairman Rajiv Memani, Anna’s mother described her daughter’s workload as «backbreaking» and suggested it had taken a severe toll on her physical, emotional, and mental health. The incident has sparked widespread discussions on the excessive demands placed on young professionals across various industries.

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West Bengal junior doctors on Friday confirmed that they will partially resume work in state-run hospitals from Saturday. The resumption of medical duties coincides with floods that have impacted parts of West Bengal. Junior doctors will reportedly work towards providing relief to civilians affected due to the natural disaster.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Hinduja Group is ramping up its efforts to acquire bankrupt Reliance Capital, with Barclays Capital taking the lead in the second tranche of a high-yield rupee bond offering, three people with knowledge of the deal said, asking to remain anonymous. The group aims to raise a total of ₹4,300 crore (approximately $515 million) to fund the acquisition, which was approved by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) but has faced delays due to regulatory hurdles and funding challenges.

I am a central government employee covered under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). Given the range of benefits provided by CGHS, is it advisable to purchase additional health insurance? Are there any limitations in CGHS? Prableen Bajpai, Founder, FinFix Research and Analytics: The CGHS offers comprehensive healthcare services to central government employees, pensioners and their dependants, providing a wide range of benefits. However, an additional health cover may be considered for more choice and freedom. Here are the scenarios in which a second insurance can help.

Karnataka who do not have High-Security Registration Plates (HSRP) on their vehicles will soon face penalties ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000. Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said that enforcement of this rule will begin in early October, around 15 days from now. HSRP numbers have been installed in just 53 lakh vehicles out of the over 2 crore older vehicles in the state. The Karnataka Transport Department issued a notification in August 2023, making HSRP mandatory for vehicles registered before April 1, 2019. Initially, a three-month deadline was set, but due to a lack of response from vehicle owners and other factors like the Lok Sabha elections, the deadline was extended multiple times. The issue also reached the Karnataka High Court, and the last deadline was set for September 15. «While adjourning the case for hearing recently, the HC did not give any direction on further extending the deadline for the installation of HSRP. Instead of immediately imposing a penalty, the department would give 15 days' time for the motorists to follow the rule; thereafter, the enforcement activities will start (in early October),» said Minister Reddy.

Bay of Bengal around September 23. A cyclonic circulation over North Andaman Sea is expected to develop into a low-pressure area in northwest Bay of Bengal around the same date, weather officials said, adding that they are keeping a close watch on the movement of the weather system. Meanwhile, the West Bengal government is providing relief to thousands of people affected by the floods in the districts of Howrah, Hooghly, Paschim Medinipur, North and South 24 Parganas, a state official said. Holding the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) responsible for floods in some districts owing to release of water from Maithon and Panchet dams, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday suggested there was a conspiracy behind the situation in the state.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Every Friday, Plain Facts publishes a compilation of data-based insights, complete with easy-to-read charts, to help you delve deeper into the stories reported by Mint in the week gone by. Abundant rainfall this year has boosted kharif crop sowing, but excess rains in September may lead to crop damage and add risks to India's inflation trajectory.

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