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'They are trying to scam you': US Embassy in India warns of visa fraud amid H-1B delays - here's how to spot fraudsters

New Delhi, Dec. 26 -- The US Embassy in India has warned people not to trust fraudulent messages and agents who promise guaranteed visas or faster approvals, saying these are often scams that can cost... Read More


Aadhaar-PAN linking deadline nears: Step-by-step guide to link them before 31 December

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- The deadline to link your Aadhaar card with your PAN card is just six days away. If by any chance you fail to pay the applicable late fee and complete the linking process by 31 D... Read More


Income tax refund stuck due to risk management: How long can refunds be delayed? Top 5 questions answered

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Over the past few days, the Income Tax Department has sent bulk emails and SMS notifications to taxpayers, notifying them that their income tax refunds have been placed on hold d... Read More


100 Atal canteens with subsidised prices launched in Delhi today - here's what you get for just Rs.5

New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- The Delhi government is set to launch 100 Atal canteens across the national capital to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The initiative, ... Read More


Income Tax Refund: When is refund issued, partially adjusted and what are reasons for its failure? All you need to know

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- Several taxpayers who filed their income tax returns (ITR) in September for the Assessment Year 2025-26 are still waiting for their refunds to be credited. An income tax refund ... Read More


H-1B visa holders may face more renewal delays due to Christmas, long weekend amid appointment cancellations

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The US Embassy in India has announced that its office in New Delhi and the five consulates located in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru will remain closed from W... Read More


Income Tax: Received message from I-T dept about refund being held up? Here's what it means and what to do next

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Income Tax Department has recently started sending bulk SMS and email alerts to taxpayers for Assessment Year 2025-26, placing refunds on hold under its risk management proce... Read More


Income tax: Can you claim deductions unreported to employer while filing a belated ITR? Experts weigh in

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- As income tax filings continue and the deadline for filing a belated return is quickly approaching, taxpayers are grappling with questions about how deduction claims not reported... Read More


'Your ITR refund is on hold': Taxpayers take to social media to express concern about I-T Department's message

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Income Tax Department has sent SMS and email alerts to taxpayers for Assessment Year 2025-26, pausing refunds under a risk management process due to mismatches in their ITR f... Read More


Will Income Tax department access your social media and emails? Here's the truth

New Delhi, Dec. 23 -- The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a detailed fact-check report after a post on X (formerly Twitter) claimed that, starting 1 April 2026, the Income Tax Department wou... Read More