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Navi Mumbai civic body clears twin amnesty schemes; up to 90% waiver on tax, water penalties

India, May 1 -- In major relief for residents, the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) General Body on April 27 unanimously approved twin one-time amnesty schemes granting up to 90% waiver on pen... Read More


Odisha BSE Matric 2026: Class 10 certificates to be issued in both English and Odia

Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- In a first for Board of Secondary Exam (BSE) Class 10 students in Odisha, the Annual High School Certificates (AHSC) will be made available in Odia. The certificates will be made... Read More


RBI's ECL norms may cause up to 120 bps one-time hit for banks: Crisil

Mumbai, May 1 -- Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) proposed shift to an expected credit loss (ECL) framework could lead to a one-time net impact of up to 120 basis points (bps) on banks' Common Equity Tie... Read More


Usha Vance wears Oscar De La Renta gown as she attends state dinner for British royals with JD Vance

India, May 1 -- The Second Lady of the United States Usha Vance was seen at the White House during the historic four-day state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Washington, DC. The Second... Read More


ITR filing 2026: Who can claim meal card benefit before 31 July deadline? Rules explained

New Delhi, May 1 -- The tax treatment of employer-provided meal benefits has been revised under the latest income tax rules. From 1 April 2026, the tax-exempt value has been raised to Rs.200 per meal ... Read More


Mahanadi water disputes: Tribunal to focus on water-sharing, barrage issues; hearing set for tomorrow

Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- Long-pending dispute over Mahanadi river water is set to take a crucial step forward, with the Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal (MWDT) scheduled to hold its next hearing on May 2... Read More


New policy framework aims to strengthen heatwave preparedness in Karnataka

BENGALURU, May 1 -- The Karnataka government is weighing a statewide policy framework designed to improve preparedness and response to heatwaves, as rising temperatures and climate pressures increase ... Read More


FDI norms soon for cos with part-Chinese stake

New Delhi, May 1 -- The government will soon notify a framework for time-bound approvals of investments by companies with limited Chinese ownership in seven identified sectors, including rare-earth ma... Read More


govt to notify time-bound nod framework for china-linked fdi

New Delhi, May 1 -- The government will soon notify a framework for time-bound approvals of investments by companies with limited Chinese ownership in seven identified sectors, including rare-earth ma... Read More


FDI norms soon for cos with part-Chinese stake

New Delhi, May 1 -- The government will soon notify a framework for time-bound approvals of investments by companies with limited Chinese ownership in seven identified sectors, including rare-earth ma... Read More