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Budget 2025: What is joint taxation for married couples?

Union Budget 2025 could mark a groundbreaking shift in taxation with the potential introduction of a joint taxation system for married couples. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has proposed allowing couples to file income tax returns jointly under the New Tax Regime, providing relief to families with sole breadwinners and incentivising better tax compliance. Under this scheme, the …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Budget 2025: Don't expect these tax changes

India Today

As Budget 2025 draws near, economic experts are weighing in on what this year's financial blueprint might deliver. NO MAJOR CHANGES IN THE OLD TAX REGIME Taxpayers hoping for substantial alterations in the old tax regime may need to temper their expectations. NO MAJOR CHANGES IN TAX STRUCTURE Tax rationalisation has been a recurring theme in recent budgets, with notable …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

How the Kim Regime Managed to Survive in North Korea (So Far)

The Diplomat

In the 1990s, North Korea entered the international spotlight when the collapse of the Soviet Union coupled with natural disasters caused severe economic hardship and famine, resulting in the deaths of millions. In an interview I conducted with North Korean defectors in July 2024, they compared the recent economic situation with the Arduous March noting, “The North Korean people are …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

Rumor Night: The Yunus Government’s Struggle With Disinformation in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

The Diplomat

Disinformation, misinformation, and structured social media propaganda have posed significant challenges for Dr. Muhammad Yunus’ interim government in Bangladesh, especially as the opposition, particularly the Awami League, strategically uses social media to destabilize the government. Some Indian media outlets spread disinformation, and social media pages propagated false narratives regarding attacks on minorities in Bangladesh. Sajeeb Wazed, the son of Sheikh …

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1 day, 9 hours ago

What Does Assad’s Fall in Syria Mean for China?

The Diplomat

On December 8, after a rapid-fire offensive by rebel forces in Syria, long-time President Bashar al-Assad was driven from the country. Miriam Verzellino of the China-Global South Project summed up China’s views as the situation developed: “Beijing has clearly favored the survival of the Assad regime, with its representatives at the United Nations playing a supportive role in this regard.” …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

BSF BGB officials hold meeting discuss mutual cooperation along border

The Hindu

Senior officials of the Border Security Force on Thursday held a meeting with their counterparts of the Border Guard Bangladesh at Petrapole border in North 24 Parganas and discussed the coordination and peace along the border as well as fostering mutual cooperation between the two forces. “The commanders discussed various issues of mutual interest, including joint efforts against cross-border crimes, …

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1 day, 14 hours ago

Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions

Associated Press

ROME — Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is travelling to Syria on Friday to encourage the country’s transition following the ouster of President Bashar Assad by Islamist insurgents, and said Europe should review its sanctions on Damascus now that the political situation has changed. Syria has been under deeply isolating sanctions by the United States, the European Union and others …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan raps TTD for its ‘continued focus on VIPs’

The Hindu

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has rapped the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams authorities for “continuing to ignore the common pilgrims by nurturing the VIP-centric focus” in spite of the regime change. Accompanied by Tirupati MLA Arani Srinivasulu, Joint Collector Subham Bansal, Superintendent of Police Manikanta Chandolu, Deputy Superintendent of Police Chenchu Babu, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the …

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2 days, 2 hours ago

Budget 2025: Does old tax regime still make sense or should it be scrapped?

India Today

Imagine having to choose between two restaurants - one offers a straightforward fixed menu at a lower price, while the other has a slightly higher base price but comes with customisable sides, drinks, and desserts that could ultimately save you money. "The old tax regime should not be scrapped as it still provides benefits for the taxpayers claiming deductions up …

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Budget 2025 expectations: Rs 5 lakh exemption and simpler taxes, says EY

India Today

With the Union Budget 2025-26 around the corner, EY India has proposed a slew of reforms aimed at easing the financial burden on taxpayers and simplifying India's tax system. The global consulting firm suggests that increasing the basic income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh, lowering tax rates, and rationalising tax structures could provide much-needed relief to the ordinary …

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2 days, 9 hours ago

Budget 2025 expectations: Will Section 80C limit increase for taxpayers? Key deductions to watch out for

India TV News

As the Union Budget 2025 nears, taxpayers are eagerly awaiting possible changes in the income tax regime. The main focus is the long-standing demand for raising the deduction limit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act, with tax liability capped at Rs 1.5 lakh from 2014. Section 80C allows taxpayers to deduct Rs 1.5 lakh per financial year on …

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Syria stuns China: Syrian government appoints Xinjiang Uygur militants to top military posts, Beijing reacts

India TV News

In what comes as a shocking development for China, the new Syrian government has started to appoint foreign fighters, especially from the banned Uygur militant group 'the East Turkestan Islamic Movement', to senior military ranks. China's permanent representative to the UN, Fu Cong, at the UN Security Council Briefing on Syria on Wednesday said expressed concern over the development saying …

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Budget 2025: Higher exemption limit and lower tax rates? Check top expectations

India Today

The Union Budget 2025-26, scheduled for presentation on February 1, is already generating buzz with expectations of key reforms in the income tax structure. HIGHER TAX EXEMPTION LIMIT Subhash Chand Aggarwal, CMD of SMC Global Securities, predicts further relief for individuals earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. “Continuing the trend from the 2024 Budget, reduced tax rates for these …

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Foreign Secretary Misri meets Taliban minister Muttaqi, assures India's continued assistance to Afghanistan

India TV News

In what comes as the first high-level bilateral engagement with Afghanistan's Taliban regime, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. "The foreign secretary underlined India's historic friendship with the Afghan people and the strong people-to-people contacts between the two countries. Before Misri, the Indian side had been previously represented by …

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2 days, 12 hours ago

Venezuelan opposition leader rallies support in Panama ahead of Maduro inauguration

Associated Press

PANAMA CITY — Days before Venezuela’s presidential inauguration, self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González was in Panama Wednesday rallying regional support for the opposition’s claims that he won the July election against President Nicolás Maduro. Accompanied by a dozen former Latin American leaders, González met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino at the presidential palace, where they were photographed holding …

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2 days, 16 hours ago

Congress suggests relief in income tax for the middle class, MSP for farmers, and income support for the poor in upcoming Union budget

The Hindu

The downward revision of Gross Domestic Product growth estimates for the current fiscal provides a gloomy backdrop to the upcoming Union budget, and needs radical action to dispel “the cloud of growth slowdown and investment chill” in the country, the Congress said on Wednesday. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh in a statement said there should be income support for India’s …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

Will complete HNSS project by next kharif: Andhra Water Resources Minister

The Hindu

Minister for Water Resources Nimmala Rama Naidu on Wednesday said the NDA government will complete the construction of the main canals of Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project in Rayalaseema by next kharif. Addressing a videoconference on the progress of the HNSS-Chitravathi Balancing Reservoir link channel work, Mr. Rama Naidu said the farmers in the dry Rayalaseema region suffered a lot because …

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Income Tax Budget 2025 Expectations: Taxpayers await relief as FM Sitharaman prepares for February 1 announcement

Live Mint

Income Tax Budget 2025 Expectations: As the Union Budget 2025, scheduled for February 1, approaches, expectations among salaried individuals for potential income tax relief are mounting. In Budget 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the New Tax Regime, which aimed to streamline the taxing process by lowering tax rates and eliminating most exemptions and deductions. 1) Raise tax slabs Ashish …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

Income tax slab for AY 2025-26: Which is better, the old tax regime or the new tax regime?

Live Mint

In Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced changes to the income tax slabs to make the new tax regime more appealing to taxpayers. Income tax slab for FY 2024-25: New tax regime ₹0- ₹3 lakh - Nil ₹3-7 lakh - 5% ₹7-10 lakh - 10% ₹10-12 lakh - 15% 12-15 lakh - 20% Above ₹15 lakh - 30% Income …

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3 days, 4 hours ago

Planning to sell your gold, diamond, silver, and other jewellery? Know income tax rules here

Live Mint

Is long-term capital gain from the sale of jewellery taxable for an individual whose income is lower than the basic exemption limit? Jewellery profits taxed as long-term or short-term capital gains based on holding period The holding period to make a capital asset, long-term or short-term, differs for different classes of capital assets. The long-term capital gains, however, are taxed …

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3 days, 9 hours ago

Budget 2025: Salaried earners up to Rs 15 lakh may get tax relief. Details here

India Today

The upcoming Budget 2025-26 is likely to introduce significant tax benefits aimed at individuals earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. BOOSTING SPENDING POWER AMID INFLATION The government’s focus appears to be on easing the burden on individuals earning Rs 13–14 lakh annually, especially in urban areas, where inflation has eroded purchasing power, according to sources. Experts believe that revising …

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Budget 2025: Easier ITR filing and tax dispute reduction expected, says report

India Today

The upcoming Union Budget 2025-26 is poised to introduce significant changes to India's tax landscape, aiming to simplify income tax filing and address longstanding tax disputes. According to a Bloomberg report, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to unveil a comprehensive overhaul of the Income Tax Act, 1961, a move that has been in the works for several months. KEY …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands at Syria’s main airport

Associated Press

DAMASCUS, Syria — The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport. Since the lightning rebel offensive that unseated Assad a month ago, Arab and Western countries that had cut off relations with the former government have been reopening diplomatic relations with Syria’s new de facto authorities, headed by …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

Bangladesh: How Muhammad Yunus is ensuring revival of the Islamist BNP in politics

Op India

Muhammad Yunus, the chief advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, has been furthering the agenda of Sheikh Hasina’s rival Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The BNP is now pressing the Yunus regime to create a ‘conducive environment’ for the safe return of Tarique Rehman to Bangladesh. BNP leaders and Muhammad Yunus are ‘natural allies’ Muhammad Yunus and the Bangladesh Nationalist Party …

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Budget 2025: What is joint taxation for married couples?

Budget 2025: Don't expect these tax changes

How the Kim Regime Managed to Survive in North Korea (So Far)

Rumor Night: The Yunus Government’s Struggle With Disinformation in Post-Revolution Bangladesh

What Does Assad’s Fall in Syria Mean for China?

BSF BGB officials hold meeting discuss mutual cooperation along border

Italy’s FM heads to Syria to encourage post-Assad transition and calls for EU to review sanctions

Tirupati stampede: Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan raps TTD for its ‘continued focus on VIPs’

Budget 2025: Does old tax regime still make sense or should it be scrapped?

Budget 2025 expectations: Rs 5 lakh exemption and simpler taxes, says EY

Budget 2025 expectations: Will Section 80C limit increase for taxpayers? Key deductions to watch out for

Syria stuns China: Syrian government appoints Xinjiang Uygur militants to top military posts, Beijing reacts

Budget 2025: Higher exemption limit and lower tax rates? Check top expectations

Foreign Secretary Misri meets Taliban minister Muttaqi, assures India's continued assistance to Afghanistan

Venezuelan opposition leader rallies support in Panama ahead of Maduro inauguration

Congress suggests relief in income tax for the middle class, MSP for farmers, and income support for the poor in upcoming Union budget

Will complete HNSS project by next kharif: Andhra Water Resources Minister

Income Tax Budget 2025 Expectations: Taxpayers await relief as FM Sitharaman prepares for February 1 announcement

Income tax slab for AY 2025-26: Which is better, the old tax regime or the new tax regime?

Planning to sell your gold, diamond, silver, and other jewellery? Know income tax rules here

Budget 2025: Salaried earners up to Rs 15 lakh may get tax relief. Details here

Budget 2025: Easier ITR filing and tax dispute reduction expected, says report

First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands at Syria’s main airport

Bangladesh: How Muhammad Yunus is ensuring revival of the Islamist BNP in politics