Lok Sabha Clears New Income Tax Bill to Replace 1961 Law from April 2026

New Delhi: In a landmark move to modernise India’s tax regime, the Lok Sabha has approved the Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025, which will replace the six-decade-old Income-tax Act of 1961 from April 1, 2026. The legislation, passed with broad consensus, promises a simpler, clearer, and more efficient tax framework aligned with present-day economic realities….

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Special Relief Commissioner Issues Directives to Combat Heat Wave in Odisha

Bhubaneswar: In response to the escalating heat wave conditions in the state, Satyabrata Sahu, the Special Relief Commissioner, has underscored the need for coordinated efforts across all departments and issued a series of directives to combat the heat wave effectively. Sahu emphasized the importance of identifying water scarcity pockets at the village, hamlet, or ward…

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204 Flight Cadets Commissioned at Air Force Academy’s Combined Graduation Parade

Hyderabad: The Air Force Academy (AFA) Dundigal witnessed a momentous occasion today as 204 flight cadets, including 178 men and 26 women, were commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the prestigious Combined Graduation Parade (CGP). The event marked the culmination of rigorous pre-commissioning training for the cadets in Flying and Ground Duty branches. Air…

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Union Minister Mandaviya Announces Centralized Pension Payment System for EPF Pensioners

New Delhi: In a groundbreaking move towards modernizing the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Union Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has approved the proposal for a Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) for the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. This new system marks a significant advancement by establishing a national-level centralized mechanism, allowing pension…

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Odisha Revises Allowances for Fire & Emergency Service Personnel

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has announced a revision of various allowances for Fire & Emergency Service personnel across different ranks. The decision, which had been under consideration for some time, was officially approved and notified on Tuesday, bringing significant financial relief to officers and personnel serving in challenging conditions. As per the revised structure, Fireman…

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Actress Kangana Ranaut to Contest Lok Sabha Elections from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on BJP Ticket

New Delhi: In a surprising turn of events, acclaimed Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut is all set to plunge into the political arena as she gears up to contest the upcoming Lok Sabha elections from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, on the ticket of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The announcement came as the BJP released its fifth…

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