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A ₹56+ crore proposal outlines 36 check dams across Leh and Kargil, including rock structures along the Sindhu River and RCC dams on the Suru River. The plan is intended to support irrigation across 18,600+ acres, capture snow and glacier meltwater, and build on successful pilot dams in Ladakh.
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Boarding passes will no longer be stamped during immigration clearance at Indian airports from 1 September. International travellers will be able to use either an electronic boarding pass displayed on a smartphone or a printed boarding pass under the change attributed to the Bureau of Immigration.
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Customers disputing incorrect charges, unauthorised debits or unresolved digital payment problems must first complain to their bank or financial institution. If there is no response within 30 days, or the reply is unsatisfactory, they can approach the Reserve Bank of India’s ombudsman system within the applicable deadline.
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Delhi has recorded 1777 H1N1 cases this year, prompting a review meeting involving Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Delhi government officials. Dr Randeep Guleria said antigenic drift may help the virus evade existing immunity, while monsoon conditions are supporting its spread. Most patients recover at home or in general wards, but vulnerable groups face greater risk.
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Freelancers who do not require a tax audit can file their income tax return for AY 2026-27 by August 31, 2026. The correct ITR form, professional receipts, eligible expenses, Section 44ADA and income from overseas clients are among the key issues that can affect compliance and taxable income.
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Kareena Kapoor has responded to renewed speculation about her pregnancy after a video showed what appeared to be a baby bump. The actor used humour on social media and later told paparazzi they were driving her crazy when they apologised for the reports.
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A report alleges that dozens of Turkish military aircraft used Pakistani airbases between 19 and 21 August, carrying drones and other defence equipment. It links the activity to defence ties involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, while also describing preparations for a possible operation in Balochistan and action against a journalist covering protests in PoK.
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India’s Gaganyaan programme, approved in January 2019, is designed to send three Indian astronauts into an orbit about 400 kilometres above Earth, keep them there for three days and return them safely. The mission is described as the country’s first human spaceflight programme.
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A Rs 5 lakh investment in a Post Office Time Deposit can mature to approximately Rs 5,35,403 over 1 year or Rs 7,24,974 over 5 years. Interest rates differ by tenure, while only the 5-year deposit qualifies for tax benefits under Section 80C under the old tax regime.
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A Rs 5 lakh deposit in a post office Time Deposit can mature at different amounts depending on the selected term. Based on the stated rates, the approximate maturity values range from Rs 5,35,403 for 1 year to Rs 7,24,974 for 5 years. Only the 5-year option qualifies for tax benefits under the old tax regime.
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A Rs 5 lakh investment in a Post Office Time Deposit can mature at approximately Rs 5,35,403 to Rs 7,24,974, depending on the selected tenure. The 5-year option carries the highest listed rate and is the only tenure eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C under the old tax regime.
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Income tax notices can arise during return processing, assessment, scrutiny, reassessment or recovery of outstanding demand. The correct response depends on the section cited and the issue identified. Taxpayers may need to accept an adjustment, correct a defective return, provide records, challenge a demand or submit a detailed explanation within the prescribed timeline.
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