The I-T department's helpdesk has been operational 24x7, offering support through calls, live chats, WebEx sessions, and social media to assist taxpayers with ITR filing and related services.

ITR Filing 2024: Today is the deadline for ITR filing. Taxpayers who have filed their returns and are due a refund can expect processing to take 15 to 45 days after e-verification. Refund status can be checked online using a PAN card on the Income Tax e-filing portal.

Nitin Gadkari requested the Finance Minister to consider 'Withdrawal of GST' on Life and Medical Insurance Premium on priority as it becomes cumbersome for the senior citizens.

The Lower House of the Parliament approved the Union Budget 2024-25. The budget was presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23.

Parliament Monsoon Session HIGHLIGHTS: The session is expected to address critical legislative business, including the passage of several key bills related to economic reforms, national security, and social welfare.

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Rahul Gandhi tried to show a picture of the Halwa Ceremony in the Lok Sabha, but Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla refused. But during this time he said something, hearing which Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman put both her hands on her forehead.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is currently investigating the 187-crore Valmiki scam in Karnataka. So far, former Karnataka Minister and Congress leader B Nagendra has been arrested in the case. He is under judicial custody.

India's economic growth continues to shine while the global economy is still in the grip of policy uncertainty, Sitharaman added.

The Opposition objected to the special assistance given to Bihar and Andhra Pradesh, ruled by NDA allies, ignoring the demands of other states in the Budget. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the Budget was prepared with a view to "save Modi government"

Climate Finance Taxonomy: As global temperatures continue to rise and the adverse effects of climate change become more pronounced, the urgency for countries to transition to a net-zero economy has never been greater. In such a context, the role of taxonomy becomes of paramount importance.

India's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.

Responding to criticism from the Opposition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said those who are describing this as the 'Kursi Bachao Budget' must not forget that their 37-party-alliance managed to win only 230 Lok Sabha seats, whereas BJP alone has won 240 seats in the House.

HR, Ed-tech industry experts termed the Budget for 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as forward-thinking which aligns with the vision of a 'Viksit Bharat'.

Senior BJP leaders, including Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh and JP Nadda, heaped praise on the budget, lauding its vision and focus on all-round and inclusive development.

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister allocated the highest amount to Defence among all the ministries. The allocation for the Defence Ministry is 12.9 per cent of the total budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for 2024-25 today and Khelo India has once again got the lion's share. The government has invested heavily in the program over the last few years to unearth sporting talent in the country.

Nirmala Sitharaman stated that no decision has been made on scrapping the old regime, emphasising the government's intention to simplify the tax system. The revised New Tax Regime aims to provide annual tax savings for individual taxpayers, effective from April 1, 2024.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government's commitment to enhance women's role in economic development while presenting the Union Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 today with increased allotment for the Home Ministry. The interim budget 2024-25 had allocated Rs 2,02,868.70 crore to the home ministry.