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Income Tax changes 2026: PAN mandatory for property deals above rRs.r20 lakh from April 1

India, March 31 -- Amit Singh, a small-business owner, plans to purchase a residential plot from Anagha Gupta for Rs.18.5 lakh. Under the earlier framework (1962 Rules), property transactions above Rs... Read More


Income Tax changes 2026: PAN mandatory for property deals above Rs.20 lakh from April 1

India, March 31 -- Amit Singh, a small-business owner, plans to purchase a residential plot from Anagha Gupta for Rs.18.5 lakh. Under the earlier framework (1962 Rules), property transactions above Rs... Read More


Over 21L kanal state, forest land encroached in J&K: Govt tells during budget session

Jammu, March 31 -- Roughly over 21 lakh kanals (1,06,230 hectares) of state land and forest land remains encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, with Rajouri district recording the highest extent of ille... Read More


Himachal may have to borrow more money: CM Sukhu

Shimla, March 31 -- As the state assembly passed the state budget exceeding Rs.58,830 crore for the financial year 2026-27 by a voice vote, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state ma... Read More


Himachal debt burden crosses rRs.r1 lakh crore mark, reveals CAG report

Shimla, March 31 -- Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report, tabled by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for the financial year 2024-25 pointed out that state's total debt and liabilities cro... Read More


How much down payment is ideal for a home loan?

Dhaka, March 31 -- Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments most Indians make in their lifetime. While a housing loan can cover a large portion of the property cost, lenders do not fi... Read More


NSE introduces F&O contracts on 8 stocks from 1 April 2026

Mumbai, March 31 -- The National Stock Exchange of India has announced the introduction of futures and options contracts on eight individual securities, with trading set to commence from 1 April 2026.... Read More


Deadline for online income tax return submission ends tonight

, March 31 -- The deadline for submitting income tax returns for the 2025-2026 tax year will expire on Tuesday midnight. The National Board of Revenue has made online submission mandatory for most in... Read More


Stock market holidays: NSE, BSE to remain closed on these days in April 2026

New Delhi, March 31 -- The Indian stock market will witness two holidays in the month of April 2026, as per NSE's official holiday calendar. This means that both exchanges - BSE and NSE - will remain ... Read More


Woman claims rRs.r11,000 salary deduction for late arrivals despite prior discussion: 'It feels like survival, not numbers'

India, March 31 -- A working professional has triggered an online conversation after revealing that Rs.11,000 was deducted from her monthly salary due to late arrivals, raising questions around workpl... Read More