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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.

motor accident claims tribunal (MACT) has directed a travel company and an insurance company to pay Rs 29.4 lakh to a 50-year-old woman who sustained serious injuries in a bus accident in south Mumbai in 2018. The tribunal has permitted the insurer to recover its share from the bus owner, a TOI report stated.

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.

Japan's economy could lose as much as $1.81 trillion in the event of a long-anticipated megaquake off its Pacific coast, which could trigger devastating tsunamis, the collapse of hundreds of buildings and potentially killing about 300,000 people, a government report said on Monday. The expected economic damage of 270.3 trillion yen, or nearly half of the country's total gross domestic product (GDP), was up sharply from the previous estimate of 214.2 trillion yen as the new estimate accounted for inflationary pressures and updated terrain and ground data which have expanded anticipated flood areas, the Cabinet Office report showed. Japan is one of the world's most earthquake-prone countries, and the government sees about an 80% chance of a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake along a tremulous seabed zone known as the Nankai Trough. Under the worst-case scenario, based on a potential magnitude 9 earthquake in the area, Japan is likely to see 1.23 million evacuees or 10% of its total population. As many as 298,000 people could die from tsunamis and building collapses if the quake occurs late at night in winter, the report showed. The trough is off Japan's southwest Pacific coast and runs for approximately 900 km (600 miles), where the Philippine Sea Plate is subducting under the Eurasian Plate. The accumulating tectonic strains could result in a megaquake roughly once in 100 to 150 years.

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.

IAS officers if they fail to file their property details within the prescribed time limit. Ninety-one Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers did not file their immovable property returns (IPRs) in 2024 and 73 the year before, according to 145th report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice on the Demands for Grants (2025-26) pertaining to the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The report was tabled in Parliament on March 27. Vigilance clearance, mandatory to join certain posts, was denied to 15 IAS officers in 2023, 12 in 2022 and 14 in 2021, due to non-filing of IPRs for respective years. The panel recommended that a centralised compliance monitoring mechanism may be established to ensure timely filing of IPRs by all IAS officers. «This mechanism should involve creation of a dedicated task force within the department responsible for tracking and filing status of all officers. Additionally, the committee proposes to introduce penalties or corrective actions for non-compliance, including automatic escalation procedures for officers who fail to file their IPRs despite reminders,» the report said.

The report highlighted that the number of companies with a market cap of over Rs 1 lakh crore increased significantly between FY02 and FY24, with their share of the total market capitalisation of NSE-listed companies rising from nearly 18 per cent to over 60 per cent.

The women student protest leaders of Bangladesh will be honoured with the 'Madeleine Albright Honorary Group Award', named after the first woman to serve as US Secretary of State. «A valiant group of women were key drivers in the student protest movement against violent repression in Bangladesh in July-August 2024. They demonstrated extraordinary bravery, including standing between security forces and male protestors in spite of threats and violence,» the State Department said in a statement. «When their male counterparts were arrested, these women found innovative ways to continue communication and lead the protests, defying censorship efforts, even during the complete shutdown of the Internet. The bravery and selflessness of these women amid uncertainty was the very definition of courage,» it said. However, the State Department did not name any particular individual for the award.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been making headlines for his lower-than-usual batting order in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season. While fans have been left puzzled by his late entries, head coach Stephen Fleming has revealed that the 43-year-old is carefully managing his body, particularly after undergoing knee surgery in 2023. The five-time champions have not been having a great tournament so far, with two losses in three games already. As for Dhoni's batting position, CSK coach Stephen Fleming has finally answered the question on everyone's mind. “Yeah, it's a time thing,” Fleming told reporters. “MS judges it. His body is, his knees aren't what they used to be and he's moving okay but there's still an attrition aspect to it.” Also Read: Jake Fraser-McGurk takes a stunning catch at the boundary line to end Aniket Verma's brilliant knock

Athos Salomé, a self-proclaimed psychic known as the ‘Living Nostradamus,’ has issued a warning about the possibility of World War III. The 38-year-old from Brazil believes recent global developments suggest an approaching major conflict. He pointed to sabotage and hybrid warfare as potential triggers, reported Mirror.

Freezing rain swept through Michigan, Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada's most populous province on Sunday, causing widespread power outages as trees and power lines were brought down across the upper Great Lakes region. Thousands of people were left without electricity, while forecasters warned of severe weather heading towards Tennessee. The National Weather Service predicted winds of up to 70 mph (112 kph), along with the potential for tornadoes and hail up to 2 inches (5 centimetres) by Sunday night. «Make sure your safe place is ready just in case,» forecasters advised via a post on X (formerly Twitter). By Sunday evening, approximately 360,000 customers were without power in Michigan, with another 62,000 outages reported in Wisconsin and more than 110,000 in Indiana. In Ontario, over 400,000 customers were affected, reported NYT.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. THE PREMIERE on February 28th of a new staging of “Macbeth" at the venerable Franko theatre in Kyiv was initially eclipsed by the diplomatic disaster unfolding the same day between Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump in the White House. Since then the production has become the talk of the city’s elite.

Liberation Day, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the reciprocal tariffs he plans to unveil this week will apply to all nations, not just a select group of 10 to 15 countries with the largest trade imbalances. Trump has pledged to introduce a sweeping tariff plan on Wednesday, a move he has dubbed «Liberation Day.» He has already imposed tariffs on aluminum, steel, and automobiles, alongside heightened duties on all imports from China. «You'd start with all countries,» Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. «Essentially all of the countries that we're talking about.» White House economics adviser Kevin Hassett recently told Fox Business that the administration’s tariff focus would be on 10 to 15 nations with the most significant trade imbalances, though he did not specify which ones. Meanwhile, India is considering reducing or even eliminating customs duties on auto parts imported from the US, a government official told ET. The move comes as part of efforts to strengthen trade ties, with officials believing it would not significantly impact the domestic industry. Trump views tariffs as a means of shielding the domestic economy from unfair global competition and as leverage for negotiating better trade terms for the U.S.

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.

Unlike the frenetic energy of previous days, this alignment emphasizes deliberate action and the pursuit of true contentment. The essence of Taurus lies in relishing the tangible—savoring flavors, indulging in rich textures, and anchoring oneself in a deep sense of security. This is not about mindless luxury; it is about appreciating the wealth already available in one's surroundings. The astrological guidance of the day nudges individuals to immerse themselves in mindful living, allowing space for reflection and purpose-driven choices.

In a leaked conversation with leading auto industry executives, Trump reportedly cautioned them against raising vehicle prices in response to his new tariffs, implicitly acknowledging the financial strain such measures could impose on manufacturers and consumers alike.

Anthony Scaramucci, a former White House communications director, believes Vice President JD Vance’s time in office is limited. He compared Vance’s future to that of former Vice President Mike Pence. Scaramucci shared his views during a CNN interview, explaining why he thinks Trump may distance himself from Vance.

special CBI court has asked the accused booked by CBI in the IRCTC hotels case to resume their counterarguments against framing of charges on April 21 so that arguments can be concluded without further delay by April 26. The court will hear the counterarguments on a day-to-day basis from April 21. Lalu Prasad and five co-accused charge sheeted by CBI in the case have filed separate pleas seeking discharge.

X (formerly Twitter) is currently experiencing a major outage, with thousands of users across the globe reporting issues accessing the platform. According to outage-tracking website Downdetector, more than 8,000 users in US have flagged problems, while the number of reports in India has crossed 400. Users are primarily facing difficulties with the X mobile app, with 61% of complaints related to app access in India. Others report trouble loading the website and server connectivity failures.