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The Indian government is considering to lower certain personal income tax rates, multiple government officials were quoted as saying by Moneycontrol.

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Reasons to BuyReasons to AvoidWhat are buyers saying on Amazon?Buyers praise the projector's brightness, picture quality, and versatility. Some users mention the connectivity and sound qualit as a minor drawback.Why choose this product?Choose the Zebronics PIXAPLAY 20 if you're looking for a bright and versatile FHD projector with extensive connectivity options. It's suitable for home theaters, presentations, and outdoor movie nights.The Zebronics Pixaplay 11 is a compact and portable LED projector designed for on-the-go entertainment.

Reasons to buyReasons to avoidThe Zebronics Bluetooth Headphone Assistant Multifunction is a sleek and stylish option that delivers clear and balanced sound. It features an adjustable headband and ear cups for a comfortable fit, and the built-in controls make it easy to manage your music and calls on the go.Reasons to buyReasons to avoidAlso read: Best wired earphones: Top 10 affordable options for low latency and exceptional sound qualityThe Zebronics Bluetooth Headphone Multifunction in Black is a reliable choice for everyday use.

—Name withheld on request A will is an instrument of testamentary disposition of property, whereby one transfers or bequeaths his property to the named beneficiaries on his death. At the time of testing the will for its validity, your friend will not be alive, therefore, a will is required to fulfil the requirements under the relevant provisions of Indian Succession Act, 1925 and the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.For this, (a) The testator/ your friend has to sign his will; (b) It is mandatory to get it attested by two or more witnesses, though no particular form of attestation is necessary; (c) Each of the attesting witnesses must have seen the testator sign or affix his mark to the will; (d) Each of the attesting witnesses shall sign the will in the presence of the testator, however, the presence of all witnesses at the same time is not required.For the purpose of proving the execution of the will, at least one of the attesting witnesses, who is alive, subject to the process of court, and capable of giving evidence, shall be examined.

₹18,000 crore in a follow-on public offer in April.In a note to clients, JP Morgan said that the company expects to have adequate cash to repay annual government dues starting FY28.“Vodafone Idea believes that post moratorium-end next year and spectrum payments restarting, it will need government support in FY26/27 and after that it believes its cash generation should be sufficient to repay annual government dues," analysts at the brokerage said in the note seen by Mint.The Aditya Birla Group-promoted telecom services provider owes the government $24.5 billion or more than ₹2 trillion for spectrum bought in prior auctions as well as dues from adjusted gross revenues or AGR, that it needs to start repaying. In FY26, it must pay $3.5 billion, then $4 billion each year from FY27 to FY31.“Given its cash crunch, it is in favour of converting the deferred amount ($3.5 billion) of this debt into equity from FY26, which we assume happens at ₹10 per share, driving dilution," the analysts added.

Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is a government-mandated scheme in India for most salaried workers, widely favoured for retirement planning across private and public sectors. Both employees and employers contribute a fixed percentage of the employee's salary to the EPF account regularly.Withdrawals from the EPF are permitted under certain conditions such as retirement, changing jobs, or specific life events like marriage or illness.Here’s how you can check your EPF balance via SMS provided your Universal Account Number (UAN) is activated and your mobile number is registered with the EPFO:Step 1: Launch your messaging app and create a new message.Step 2: In the message, type: EPFOHO UAN ENG (Replace UAN with your 12-digit UAN); ENG signifies English, the default language for responses.Step 3: Send the SMS to 7738299899.To receive SMS in languages other than English, append the first three characters of your preferred language after “UAN".

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell reiterated during testimony in federal court Monday that the league’s “Sunday Ticket” package, the subject of a class-action lawsuit, is a premium product while also defending the league’s broadcast model

Income Tax Act, typically by employers, necessitates issuance of a certificate (most commonly Form 16). This certificate provides the following details to the individual from whom tax was deducted:For individuals new to filingIncome Tax Returns (ITRs), Form 16 serves several crucial purposes:Verification: It allowstaxpayers to verify if the deducted TDS aligns with the tax department’s records.Tax filing: Form 16 is essential for ITR filing as it pre-fills income and TDS details.Record-keeping: It acts as a comprehensive record ofTax Deducted at Source (TDS) deductions across the financial year.Section 203 mandates the issuance of this certificate, ensuring transparency and accountability in the TDS for both taxpayers and the government.Typically, the information in Form 16 should align with the prefilled ITR form since the income tax department uses data from Form 16 and similar documents for pre-population.

International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi has announced the launch of its first batch of Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) programme. The programme is recognised by AICTE and will allow participants to excel in today's competitive business landscape.This 24-months Post Graduate Diploma in Management (Online) programme is designed for early to mid-career professionals seeking to broaden their foundational grasp of management and explore various domains to contribute effectively to business growth.

Heritage Foundation public finance economist EJ Antoni joins The Bottom Line to discuss Aprils jobs report falling short of economists expectations and the labor force participation rate.

power ministry has announced it has directed all utilities to «maintain a high state of alert and minimize forced equipment outages» due to the increased electricity demand driven by the ongoing heatwave, particularly in the northern region where the monsoon has yet to arrive. The ministry's statement highlighted that the northern region has faced high electricity demand since May 17, 2024, due to the heatwave. Despite these tough conditions, the highest-ever peak demand of 89 GW in the northern region was successfully met on June 17, 2024. This was achieved by importing 25-30 percent of the region's power needs from neighboring regions, the ministry noted.

study abroad to demonstrate their readiness for academic success in English-speaking environments. Almost all universities in popular overseas education countries such as the US, UK, Australia & Canada, and even in emerging destination markets such as Germany, France, Singapore, Dubai among others requires an English Proficiency Test and accepts TOEFL iBT test scores for the same. The fear of taking an English proficiency test is often higher in aspirants who have studied in vernacular languages, as opposed to those who have had their education with English as a medium of instruction. However, with the right preparation and learning resources, aspiring Indian students can easily get the requisite scores for TOEFL test. The TOEFL iBT test is a crucial step for Indian students aiming to study in any domain across undergraduate, graduate or post graduate programs in English-speaking countries or enroll in English-taught programs globally. The test evaluates proficiency in English and the learner’s ability to understand and use it in an academic context. The TOEFL iBT assesses your English language proficiency across reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

₹11,730 crore last week (June 10-15), according to NSDL data. This shift marks a sharp contrast to the intense selling seen in the last couple of months.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has ending his Australian tour in the west coast city of Perth where he focused on China’s investment in critical minerals, clean energy and busines links

Gamestop’s CEO Ryan Cohen said the struggling video game retailer will focus on cutting costs and long-term profitability in an annual shareholder meeting Monday

Russian President Vladimir Putin is thanking North Korea for supporting his actions in Ukraine and says the two countries would work together to overcome U.S.-led sanctions

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Le Travenues Technologies, which operates the travel platform Ixigo rallied nearly 13% from its listing price of Rs 135 on BSE to the day’s high of Rs 152.21 after a healthy listing on the exchange at a premium of 45%. The company's shares were trading at a premium of Rs 30 in the unlisted market and the issue was booked nearly 98.34 times at close on strong interest from non-institutional and institutional buyers.

Bondada Engineering share price was locked in a 5% upper circuit on Tuesday after having received a large order from Bharti Airtel Ltd. The Bondada Engineering share price after having risen 1610% in last one year has given Multibagger returns to the investors.Bondada Engineering share price that opened at ₹2554.40 on the BSE on Tuesday, opened with gains of 4.8% over the previous day closing at ₹2436.80. The Bondada Engineering share price thereby scaled all time high of ₹2,558.60 on Tuesday, marking gains of 5%.Bondada Engineering had recently won order worth Rs.