A paradigm shift has been brought in the way the income tax department has been dealing with the taxpayers

Changing face of direct taxes: Transformation over a decade

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New Delhi [India], December 21: If Goa is on your travel list this December, make your plans now and book your tickets for Big Bash at Big Daddy, where you'll spend time with the stars and revel in a celebration like any other.

King, Tamannaah And More: The Ultimate Big Bash in Goa!

New Delhi [India], December 21: Odisha-origin entrepreneur Arun Kar, now a British innovator, has achieved global recognition for his company Xpertnest. Known for sustainability and technology solutions, Xpertnest recently raised $1 million in a pre-Series A funding round and injected the first tranche into BharatEarns, India's pioneering embedded finance platform. Arun Kar's focus on creating impactful solutions has made BharatEarns a prime beneficiary of this investment.

Xpertnest\'s $1 Million Investment Fuels BharatEarns\' Growth in India\'s Financial Ecosystem

New Delhi [India], December 21: In a move designed to support healthcare practices in maintaining their autonomy and ensuring financial sustainability, IKS Health, a provider of care enablement platforms, announced a new partnership with Western Washington Medical Group, a prominent multi-specialty healthcare organization in Washington State. This collaboration aims to streamline revenue cycle related processes, enabling the medical group to focus more on patient care while reducing administrative burdens and improving operational efficiency.

Western Washington Medical Group Partners with Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Limited to Enhance Revenue Cycle Operations and Patient Access

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], December 21: India is witnessing a boom in start-ups, with many focusing on creating eco-friendly products that prioritise environmental conservation. Among these is Raipur-based start-up Gift Kya De (GKD), a rare manufacturing company that has carved a niche for itself nationwide through its innovative approach and dedicated efforts. By producing Make-in-India products, GKD is playing a crucial role in promoting local manufacturing and self-reliance.


Eco-Friendly Gifting Revolution: \'Gift Kya De\' Among 54 Start-ups Selected for Amazon Propel Season 4 from 900+ D2C Brands Across India

India on Saturday condemned the "horrific and senseless" attack on a Christmas market in eastern German city of Magdeburg that left at least five people, including a nine-year-old, dead and nearly 200 injured.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the Indian mission in Germany is in contact with the Indians injured in the attack and is rendering all possible assistance.
According to local authorities, a 50-year-old man drove his car into crowds at the Christmas market on Friday evening.
"We condemn the horrific and senseless attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
"Several precious lives have been lost and many have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims," it said.
"Our Mission is in contact with Indians who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance," the MEA said in a statement.
It is not clear how many Indians have been injured in the attack.

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GST Council addresses disaster levy, clarifies tax exemptions, and revises ITC norms, while deferring insurance premium GST cut and key rate rationalisation decisions

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Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary said another meeting of the GoM is scheduled for January before the proposal is reintroduced to the GST Council

Amid controversy over Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, Kejriwal launches Dr Ambedkar Samman Scholarship, pledging support for Dalit students pursuing studies abroad

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PM Modi will embark on a historic Kuwait visit, marking the first by an Indian PM in 43 years, aiming to boost ties in trade, energy, investment, and cultural exchanges

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The route between Hokkaido's Chitose Airport to Tokyo's Haneda airport is the second largest domestic route globally, with 11.9 million seats which is a similar level to last year

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Shorter extension tenure kindles hope of early resumption of futures in some commodities

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Analysts believe the largely expected adjustment is a bid by the Fed to nudge cash out of a facility that's widely viewed as a proxy for excessive liquidity in the financial system

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Nifty Today, Stocks to Buy Today: The Nifty has breached a critical support level at 24,300, and the sharp decline in the banking sector is exacerbating the weakness

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Mumbai ferry accident: An FIR was filed at the Colaba police station in south Mumbai under relevant sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) against the Navy speedboat driver

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Shares of SpiceJet rallied up to 7.85 per cent at SpiceJet per share on the BSE in Thursday's intraday deals

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Dhaka has been behind on payments to Adani Power since supply started in July 2023

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India, US bond yield spread narrowest in nearly 20-yr; Sensex slips below 80K after 4 days of equity selloff

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in a boat accident off the Mumbai coast and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased.
Thirteen persons died and 99 others were rescued after a Navy craft crashed into a ferry off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, the Navy said.
At about 4 pm, a Navy craft undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with passenger ferry Neel Kamal off Karanja near Mumbai, the Navy said in a statement. The ferry was carrying passengers from the Gateway of India to Elephanta Island, a popular tourist destination.
"The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. Those affected are being assisted by the authorities," Modi was quoted as saying by his office in a post on X.
"The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the boat mishap in Mumbai. The injured would be given