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According to a press release, issued by the state government, several citizens attended these camps organized at district, assembly, and block levels across the state. The release claimed the success of the camps showed that the public has full faith in the development works of the state government. These multipurpose camps were organized at all district headquarters from 22 March to 25 March and at the assembly and block levels from 24 March to 30 March. The release further mentioned that these camps received public support in all 13 districts of the state including Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh, Udham Singh Nagar, Dehradun, Haridwar, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Tehri, Pauri and Uttarkashi. Thousands of citizens took benefits of various government schemes. The release said these camps directly benefited people in the fields of health, education, self-employment, and social security. “Hundreds of needy people got relief under free health checkups, medicines, vaccinations and Ayushman Bharat scheme. In the field of education, scholarships, textbooks, and digital education tools were distributed, benefiting thousands of students,” the release mentioned. To promote self-employment, financial assistance and guidance was provided to youth and women self-help groups under the Chief Minister's Self-Employment Scheme, Mudra Scheme and Startup Schemes. Farmers were made aware of information on agricultural schemes, grants and modern techniques, which could increase their productivity.

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MI, struggling with a 0-2 start to the season, will be hoping to secure their first win in front of their home crowd. On the other hand, KKR, the defending champions, are brimming with confidence after a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals. With both teams dealing with their share of injuries and form concerns, here’s a look at the likely playing XIs for the match and key predictions for your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

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fraud began when he responded to a social media advertisement and contacted the number provided. The scammers assured him substantial payments but demanded registration fees. They continued collecting money until the businessman stopped paying, a TOI report stated.

Government sources told TOI that ministries pitching for new sectors under the PLI scheme have been asked to go back to the drawing board and revise their proposals with a 360-degree perspective. Footwear, toys, textiles, and speciality chemicals were among the sectors seeking inclusion under the scheme, which aims to build a large domestic production base to cater to both local and export markets.

Income Tax Department. The taxmen are seeking verification of the previous-year claims filed in the Income Tax Returns (ITR). If, however, the taxpayer has made a mistake and wants to rectify the tax returns for earlier years, they have until March 31 to submit an updated-and rectified-ITR to account for the gap. ET explains below what the relevant TDS provisions entail, and what a taxpayer should do when served a notice.

NDRF) team has begun rescue operations under Operation Brahma at the U hla thein monastery, where around 170 monks are still stuck, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Monday. The Army team will visit the hospital site on Monday and will setup their Medical Services on Tuesday. The NDRF are also trying to get the NDRF team deployed at the Sky Villa (where four towers of 11 storeys each have collapsed). The towers have several foreigners. The relief material (arriving tomorrow) will also be given to the Secretary General of state Mahanayak Committee (2nd highest of the Committee in Myanmar) where around 2,000 monks are sitting outside the monastery. The monks are not injured, but they have nowhere to go and have no basic amenities. Teams will also be deployed to the Mandalay Palace, Maha Muni Pagoda, MIIT, and other such places where substantial damage has occurred. The teams are providing assistance to members of Indian community for their stay and food. Rescue efforts are underway in Myanmar after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the country, killing at least 1,700 people and leaving widespread destruction in its wake. The quake, which was felt as far away as Bangkok and Chinese provinces, has left many more injured or trapped under rubble, CNN reported.

As we step into FY26, consumption may emerge as one of the hottest investment themes due to lowering of interest rates and income tax rate cuts, says Viraj Gandhi, CEO, SAMCO Mutual Fund. In this chat with ET Markets, he also talks about 2 other promising sectors — private sector banks and pharma. Edited excerpts:

foreign investment, the recent launch of the Investment Friendliness Index in the Union Budget 2025 marks a pivotal shift in the country’s economic framework. This initiative aims to enhance both competitive and cooperative federalism, making states more attractive to domestic and international investors. The Investment Friendliness Index is more than just a ratings system—it evaluates and ranks Indian states based on their investment potential. By fostering healthy competition, it encourages states to reassess and refine their regulatory frameworks, spurring an influx of private investment. For financial institutions like HDFC Securities, the index serves as a valuable guide for navigating the investment landscape and identifying promising regions.

Excitel, a Delhi-based home broadband provider, is gearing up to transform India’s cable TV households into fiber broadband users by replacing traditional set-top boxes with Android-enabled IPTV boxes. The company aims to onboard 2 million new users in 18 months through this hybrid model. “We want to replace legacy cable TV boxes with Android boxes and give users OTT, YouTube and live channels, all at the same price they pay today,” said Vivek Raina, CEO and co-founder of Excitel. “The user gets more, the cable operator runs just one network, and we grow faster without laying new fiber ourselves.” IPTV, or Internet Protocol Television, is a method of delivering television content over the internet offering an alternative to traditional cable or satellite TV. India’s largest telecom company Bharti Airtel also rolled out IPTV across 2000 cities last week.

borrowing roadmap for the first half of FY26, announcing plans to raise Rs 8 lakh crore through bond issuances between April and September, lower than the earlier estimate of Rs 8.4 lakh crore. As part of its evolving debt strategy, the Centre will also tap into the sustainable finance market, proposing to issue Rs 10,000 crore worth of green bonds during this period.

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IndusInd Bank has done multiple deals with peer banks, transferring highly rated corporate loans in an attempt to shore up liquidity amid a likely flight of deposits, following the ongoing investigation into accounting lapses that could erode its net worth by ₹2,000 crore, said people familiar with the matter. ICICI Bank and Federal Bank have provided liquidity support to IndusInd by acquiring highly rated loans at an interest rate of 7.5-8% through the traditional Inter-Bank Participation Certificate (IBPC) market, they said.

economic policies under President Donald Trump have altered the US economy. Tariffs, tax changes, deregulation and shifts in spending have influenced trade, markets and public confidence. These changes have sparked discussions about their long-term effects, media reports said.

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The findings were presented at the National Disability Network (NDN) Meeting last week, where civil society groups and disability rights organisations from over 20 states convened to discuss pressing issues faced by the community. The survey, conducted under the 'Ayushman for All' campaign by the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP), gathered responses from more than 5,000 persons with disabilities across 34 states and union territories. Despite the scheme's aim of providing health coverage to vulnerable populations, only 28 per cent of disabled respondents reported having applied for it.

Binance have come under the glare of the tax authorities. Over the past few weeks, the Income Tax (I-T) department has inquired whether the 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) levied on such deals have been collected. Local investors must either provide proof of TDS deduction or submit documentary evidence on why TDS is not applicable to them, according to notices served by the tax office. Probing into the traders' source of money, the department has sought their I-T returns for the years when the funds used to purchase cryptos were earned. A few scrutiny notices, questioning the transaction data downloaded from the website of the offshore exchange, have imposed 30% tax on the entire turnover instead of claiming tax on the gains.

U.S. Military Pay Chart 2025 is a necessary reference for financial remuneration. Pay in the military is tiered by rank and years of service so that remuneration is equitable as per experience and responsibility. The US Military Pay Chart 2025 provides structured pay scales for members of the military with allowances, incentives, and benefits included. Besides basic salaries, military members also receive supplementary financial assistance, such as free medical care, housing allowance, retirement pay, and special allowances, to ensure their total compensation package is competitive and complete.

National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has flagged certain lapses in the audit quality of three audit firms. The observations have been made in NFRA's three separate inspection reports of SRBC & Co LLP, Deloitte Haskins & Sells LLP and Walker Chandiok & Co LLP. In its report on SRBC & Co LLP, the regulator conducted audit quality inspections in 2024 and the scope included focus on three audit areas — Internal financial control over financial reporting on revenue, related party transactions and impairment of non-financial assets. SRBC & Co LLP is member of two networks — Ernst & Young Global network and SR Batliboi & Affiliates.