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Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

Exhausted by more than 14 months of war, the wives and mothers of Israeli soldiers are uniting in protest against exemptions from conscription for ultra-Orthodox men. Ultra-Orthodox residents passed by, some running, as protesters holding Israeli flags and banners shouted through megaphones demanding "conscription for all". The military has asked for extra manpower in light of the war in Gaza …

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15 hours, 52 minutes ago

Budget 2025: FM should introduce new tax slab for individuals who adopt renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions

Live Mint

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her second comprehensive budget after the 2024 general elections. The old tax regime with the regular income slabs and eligible deductions/exemptions and the new tax regime with relatively wider income slabs and lower tax rates, without most deductions/exemptions available in the old tax regime. A unified tax regime with widened income slabs …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products

New Indian Express

The 55th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting, held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, deferred discussions on the much-anticipated proposal to restructure GST on insurance premiums. The GST Council also postponed discussions on the widely discussed rate rationalisation for various consumer items, including so-called ‘sin’ products. Under the current GST framework, e-commerce platforms face specific …

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4 days, 20 hours ago

Bihar Investor Summit 2024: Two-day event starts, focus on MSMEs and startups | DETAILS

India TV News

Bihar Business Connect 2024 - the second edition of the global investor summit started on Thursday. "Considering the success of last year's Bihar Business Connect, the Department of Industries, Government of Bihar, is once again organising this event," the statement read. Key focus areas of Bihar Business Connect 2024 include manufacturing sector, infrastructure and connectivity, and exports. "Significant MoUs will …

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6 days, 23 hours ago

One million Australians are negatively gearing, new tax figures show

ABC

Nearly half of all Australian landlords have negatively geared properties, according to new figures that show the highest earners are hauling in tens of billions of dollars from tax concessions and loopholes. Capital gains tax concessions will "cost" the federal budget $52 billion this year, and super tax concessions another $51 billion, according to Treasury's annual tax report. Labor vowed …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Supreme Court says it will review if Catholic Charities is exempt from labor taxes in a major church-state case

CNN

CNN — The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether religious affiliated entities like Catholic Charities should be exempt from state unemployment taxes, taking up its first major religion case in more than a year. The Catholic Charities Bureau in Wisconsin told the high court that the state’s labor department violated the First Amendment when it declined its request for …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Got something to say about men’s clothes? Just zip it

The Independent

I’ve been wearing quarter-zip jumpers – from Rohan, if your lifestyle writer Olivia Petter is interested – for at least 15 years. Antony Robson Westbury, Wiltshire The tractor tax threatens our food security The farmers’ Westminster protest highlights the urgent need for the government to listen to the challenges facing rural Britain. David Smith Taunton, Devon Banning mobile phones in …

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1 week, 4 days ago

What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear

NPR

What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear toggle caption Katherine Du/NPR As 2024 draws to a close it's a time to reflect on the past and prepare for the future. Whether it was the loss of a loved one, an unexpected expense or a new job this year …

1 week, 5 days ago

Odisha Waives Rs 4,097 Crore Dues for 14 Industries

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has waived electricity dues amounting to Rs 4,097.67 crore for 14 industries under various schemes over the past decade, Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo informed the Assembly on Wednesday. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Paradip, received Rs 314.03 crore in waivers, while Jindal Steel and Power Ltd, Angul, was exempted from paying Rs 103.16 crore. …

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1 week, 5 days ago

UPSC exams 2025: NDA, NA and CDS I registrations to begin today, details here

India Today

The Union Public Service Commission is set to release the notification for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination 2025, as well as the Combined Defence Services Examination 2025. APPLICATION FEE DETAILS CDS Exam: A fee of Rs 200 is required, except for female candidates and those belonging to the SC/ST categories who are exempted. NDA and NA Exam: …

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2 weeks ago

AP Govt to roll out Nandi Awards, sops for Tollywood?

Deccan Chronicle

Close on the heels of the Gadar Cine Awards in Telangana, the Andhra Pradesh state government is reportedly planning to revive the Nandi awards to honor the Telugu film fraternity next year. “AP govt is planning to revive Nandi awards which were discontinued by the previous government and it would be celebration time for the film fraternity since present dispensation …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur Extends Mobile Internet Suspension In Nine Districts Till December 9; Exemptions For Govt Offices

ABP News

The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet services in nine districts until December 9, according to the state home department's lastest order. According to a report by Hindustan Times, commissioner N Ashok Kumar stated that the decision was made after assessing the law and order situation, and the suspension includes mobile internet, data services, VSATs, and VPNs …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM

Live Mint

New Delhi, Dec 7 Farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to provide cheaper long-term credit, implement lower taxes, and double the PM-KISAN income support during a comprehensive pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. Primary demands included reducing interest rates on agricultural loans to as low as 1 per cent and increasing the annual PM-KISAN instalment …

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Afghan cricketers condemn Taliban's ban on women's medical studies

India Today

Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, two prominent figures in Afghan cricket, have condemned the Taliban's closure of educational institutions for women training as nurses and midwives. The Taliban's leadership has directed private and public institutions to stop providing medical courses for women in Afghanistan, effectively eliminating their access to education in medicine — the last field that had remained open …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Blinken says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'holding' in Lebanon despite attacks

Firstpost

Both Israel and Hezbollah have been accusing each other of breaching the US-brokered ceasefire that came into effect last week Smoke rises over southern Lebanon, as seen from a farm in Metula, Israel, December 1, 2024. File Image/Reuters US State Secretary Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is “holding” despite attacks from both warring sides. “The ceasefire …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hero World Challenge: Scottie Scheffler to lead strong field with title defence in sight

The Hindu

Scottie Scheffler will strive to defend his title as the World No. 1 leads the charge along with 19 other elite golfers from eight nationalities when the Hero World Challenge gets underway at the Albany course for the ninth straight time on Thursday. Apart from two-time Masters champion Scheffler, who has seven PGA Tour titles in addition to the Olympic …

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3 weeks ago

Congress leaders Alok Sharma and Priya Mishra petition against surveys of disputed mosques, cite Places of Worship Act

Op India

On 30th November, Congress leaders Alok Sharma and Priya Mishra filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court seeking to halt the execution of court-ordered surveys at religious sites. Petitioners call for adherence to the Places of Worship Act In the petition, Congress leaders called for directions by the apex court, ordering the state governments and lower courts to refrain …

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EPFO clarifies Aadhaar requirements: Exemptions for certain employees in claim settlements. Details here

Live Mint

The Employees provident Fund Organisation has announced that certain classes of employees do not need to seed Aadhaar for the settlement of their physical claims. Typically, EPFO subscribers should seed their UAN to Aadhaar for settling claims; some exceptions have recently been incorporated via a circular dated November 29, 2024. These categories of workers include the following: 1. International workers …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

ECB bans player participation in Pakistan Super League, exemptions made for IPL: Report

Hindustan Times

The England and Wales Cricket Board has introduced a significant policy change that will impact its players' participation in international franchise leagues. As reported by The Telegraph on November 28, the ECB has officially banned English players from competing in the Pakistan Super League during the domestic summer, a move that extends to all global franchise leagues, excluding the Indian …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase

India TV News

Amid a series of decisions announced during the state cabinet meeting held today, the Delhi government on Thursday also declared the extension of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy till March 31, 2025. "The Delhi Cabinet has today decided to restart the stalled "Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy." Till 2019-20, only 4% of the vehicles registered in Delhi were electric vehicles, but …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s 'terrible' proposal is 'a preview of the corruption to come': columnist

Raw Story

President-elect Donald Trump’s signature economic plan of raising tariffs on imported goods could cause more harm to the economy than good, and offer a pathway toward a corrupt second administration, a columnist wrote Wednesday. Trump has long considered increased tariffs on certain foreign countries a “brilliant” strategy, but the reality is they could lead to disastrous effects and showcase how …

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Trekking above 3,000 metres in Himachal's Kangra district temporarily banned

Hindustan Times

Trekking activities above 3,000 metres in the Dhauladhar range of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district have been prohibited until further notice, announced Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa on Wednesday. Additionally, the SP's office will deploy extra personnel to monitor weather conditions forecasted by the Meteorological Department in Shimla before granting any trekking permissions. Exemptions to this order are granted to disaster management …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat

Live Mint

Balancing fiscal prudence with the need to provide a growth impetus has been a hallmark of our government over past Union budgets. Particularly praiseworthy is the government’s proposal to undertake a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 within the context of reviewing the entire direct and indirect taxation regime. On the indirect taxation side, the 2024-25 budget …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Tiger Woods won’t play in Hero World Challenge

The Hindu

When the Hero World Challenge takes place from December 5-8 in the Bahamas, tournament host Tiger Woods will not be part of the field. “I am disappointed that I will not be able to compete this year at the Hero World Challenge,” Woods wrote on social media, going on to announce Justin Thomas, Jason Day of Australia and Nick Dunlap …

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Israeli women mobilize against ultra-Orthodox military exemptions

Budget 2025: FM should introduce new tax slab for individuals who adopt renewable energy, reduce carbon emissions

55th GST Council Meeting: Raises tax on used car sales; postpones debates on insurance, 'sin' products

Bihar Investor Summit 2024: Two-day event starts, focus on MSMEs and startups | DETAILS

One million Australians are negatively gearing, new tax figures show

Supreme Court says it will review if Catholic Charities is exempt from labor taxes in a major church-state case

Got something to say about men’s clothes? Just zip it

What was the worst year of your life and what did you learn from it? We want to hear

Odisha Waives Rs 4,097 Crore Dues for 14 Industries

UPSC exams 2025: NDA, NA and CDS I registrations to begin today, details here

AP Govt to roll out Nandi Awards, sops for Tollywood?

Manipur Extends Mobile Internet Suspension In Nine Districts Till December 9; Exemptions For Govt Offices

Farmers seek cheaper credit, lower taxes, doubling PM-KISAN amount in pre-budget meet with FM

Afghan cricketers condemn Taliban's ban on women's medical studies

Blinken says Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire is 'holding' in Lebanon despite attacks

Hero World Challenge: Scottie Scheffler to lead strong field with title defence in sight

Congress leaders Alok Sharma and Priya Mishra petition against surveys of disputed mosques, cite Places of Worship Act

EPFO clarifies Aadhaar requirements: Exemptions for certain employees in claim settlements. Details here

ECB bans player participation in Pakistan Super League, exemptions made for IPL: Report

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase

Trump’s 'terrible' proposal is 'a preview of the corruption to come': columnist

Trekking above 3,000 metres in Himachal's Kangra district temporarily banned

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat

Tiger Woods won’t play in Hero World Challenge