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Filing of the return of income is mandatory for people in India if their income exceeds the basic exemption limit in a financial year, which under the old tax regime is Rs 250,000 in case of individuals who are not senior citizens, Rs 300,000 in case of senior citizens and Rs 500,000 in case of super senior citizens. Under the new tax regime, the basic exemption limit is Rs 250,000 for FY 2022-23, irrespective of the age of individual taxpayers.

NiL ITR Filing AY 2023-24 for Senior Citizens and Super Senior Citizens: There are several benefits of Income Tax Return (ITR) filing even when your income is below the basic exemption limit. Senior citizens can also get these benefits by filing Nil ITR, i.e. the return filed when income is below the exemption threshold.

PTI on 25 July. As per details, Anju (34), was staying at her 29-year-old Pakistani friend Nasrullah's home in the Upper Dir district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where they became friends on Facebook in 2019. Amid tight security, both Fatima and Nasrullah tied the knot in a local court of a district and sessions judge.

Canada's recent attempt to attract skilled immigrants from the United States was a huge success. The 10,000-permit cap was reached in less than 48 hours. The new work permit for H-1B visa holders officially opened for applications on July 16. The programme will also provide for study or work permits for their family members. Approved applicants for the new programme will receive an open work permit of up to three years in duration, which means they will be able to work for almost any employer anywhere in Canada. Their spouses and dependants will also be eligible to apply for a temporary resident visa, with a work or study permit, as needed. If you weren't one of the lucky ones, and if you hold a valid H-1B visa, here are some alternatives you can consider.

business visitor is a foreign national who goes to Canada to participate in international business activities, but who will not enter the Canadian labour market.

Prakash's troubles began when he was apprehended by the police at an airport, carrying two phones. His Chinese and Dubai associates noticed that he was unresponsive to their messages and grew suspicious that he might be in the custody of security agencies.

Investing.com — European stock markets are expected to open slightly lower Tuesday, as investors cautiously await a raft of corporate earnings as well as more cues from the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank.

NEW YORK (Reuters) — The U.S. Virgin Islands unveiled new accusations against JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM) over the bank's ties to former client Jeffrey Epstein, including executives discussing how the disgraced late financier surrounded himself with «nymphettes.»

Investing.com — Stocks were rallying on Monday to kick off a new week of earnings reports, highlighted by big tech companies starting on Tuesday, and before the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday.

ETIAS) before visiting. Currently, U.S. travelers enjoy visa-free access to numerous global destinations, but the implementation of ETIAS could affect this privilege. The application process, available on the official ETIAS website and mobile application, incurs a 7 euros or $7.79 U.S. dollars fee, with all communication conducted via email. Once approved, travelers can stay in European countries requiring ETIAS for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, and they must possess a valid ETIAS throughout their stay. The EU encourages applying well in advance, with most applications processed within minutes, though some may take up to 14 days if additional documentation is needed. The authorization is linked to the traveler's travel document, like a U.S. passport, and both documents are necessary for boarding flights, buses, or ships to enter European countries that require ETIAS. However, ETIAS doesn't guarantee automatic entry; border guards will verify if entry conditions are met, and non-compliance will result in refusal of entry. The ETIAS travel authorization is valid for three years or until the expiry of the travel document used in the application, whichever comes first. Travelers must ensure that all information, including name and passport number, is correct to avoid issues at the border. If an application is rejected, reasons for the decision will be provided, along with information on how to appeal. As this new requirement approaches, potential European travelers from the U.S. should familiarize themselves with the ETIAS process to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.

Sachin Meena and Pakistan's Seema Haidar is making the headlines: A 35-year-old married woman from Alwar, Rajasthan, has gone to Pakistan to meet her Facebook friend. Arvind Kumar, the husband of Anju, who travelled to Pakistan, told news agency ANI that before leaving home, Anju told him that she was going to visit one of her friends in Jaipur. «I got a voice call last night, she said that I am in Lahore.

H-1B visas are limited in numbers and there’s huge uncertainty over getting green cards; so these companies are likely to be looking at the option of transferring staff members who are in the US through the open work permit scheme," he says. Many Indians are considering the long-term opportunity presented by Canada's Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) through the Express Entry program.

The Indian card landscape is set for a big change. Starting October 1, 2023, credit and debit card holders will be able to port their card network, a landmark decision that was announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently via a draft circular. From a customers’ standpoint, this development is significant as it gives customers the freedom to choose a card network they prefer.

Seema Haider, a married woman from New Delhi — Anju — traveled to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, to meet her lover, Nasrullah. According to reports by Pakistan-based Aaj News, Anju's journey to Pakistan was in pursuit of love, akin to Haider's illegal cross-over into India. However, unlike Haider's illegal entry, Anju was granted entry into Pakistan lawfully with a valid visa, as confirmed by Upper Dir SHO, Javed Khan.

Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who crossed over to India along with her four children after forming an online relationship with a youth from Greater Noida, has submitted a mercy petition to President Droupadi Murmu, requesting Indian citizenship. In the comprehensive 38-page petition, Seema's lawyer, AP Singh, referred to the case of Pakistani singer Adnan Sami, who was granted Indian citizenship after residing in India for an extended period. The petition highlighted that Seema should be granted Indian citizenship on similar grounds.

By Angelo Amante and Keith Weir

Russian tennis player Vera Zvonareva was blocked from entering Poland for reasons of state security and public safety, the Polish interior ministry said on Saturday. The 38-year-old, a bronze medallist at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, was on the list of players of the BNP Paribas Warsaw Open tournament starting on Monday.

Americans, and Britishers who always travelled visa free to the European regions, will soon need to produce travel authorisation. This comes after the European Union announced that it is set to implement the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) that will require all travelers from visa-free countries, including the USA and the US, to obtain such document before their departure. First, ETIAS is not traditional visa but a travel authorisation document.  How to apply: Unlike a traditional visa, ETIAS will introduce an online application process, where travelers will need to fill out a form with biographical information, travel plans, travel history, and security-related questions.

Indian students. Mishra has been charged with fur IRPA sections, according to CIC News. The charges stem from the discovery that 700 students from India had been issued false letters of admission from Canadian educational institutions.

The open work permit stream that was announced by the Canadian ministry of immigration last month, targeted specifically at US H-1B work permit visa holders, under Canada’s new tech talent strategy; was oversubscribed in less than 48 hours. Considering that the largest number of H-1B visa holders in the US, who are eligible applicants for this scheme, are Indians, it is apparent that the typical profile of applicants is Indian nationals who are stuck in the US on long green card queues. The open work permit, which had been announced b

Seema Haider, the Pakistani woman who entered India without a visa in May, and her supposed Indian 'husband' Sachin Meena, fell ill on Saturday morning following their recent questioning by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS). On Friday, Haider submitted a mercy petition to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking permission for herself and her four children to remain at her "matrimonial home" in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.