DA Hike Update: Central Government Employees May Get 4% Increase
Central government employees are waiting for the announcement of the next dearness allowance (DA) revision, which is due from July. Based on the latest Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers…
EPFO Update: How to Transfer PF Balance Online After Changing Jobs
Changing jobs does not mean your Provident Fund (PF) balance has to remain in your previous employer’s account. Employees can transfer their old PF balance to their current account through…
₹20 Lakh Salary + ₹5 Lakh Side Income: How Tax and ITR Rules Apply
Earning a salary while also making money through freelancing, tuition, consulting, design work or other activities can make income-tax filing more complicated. A person earning ₹20 lakh from salary and…
Bengaluru ITAT Quashes Section 148 Reassessment Over Notice Service Dispute
The Bengaluru Bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has quashed a reassessment for Assessment Year 2015-16 after the tax department could not establish that a Section 148 notice…
Export Payment Rules From October 2026: 9-Month Realisation Deadline Continues
Indian exporters will continue to operate under a nine-month deadline for receiving and repatriating export proceeds from October 1, 2026. A recent amendment by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)…
Special FD vs Regular FD: Is the Extra Interest Worth Locking Your Money?
Special-tenure fixed deposits offering slightly higher interest rates than regular bank FDs can appear attractive to conservative investors. However, the additional earnings may be relatively small, and the benefit can…
Maharashtra Weather Update: Rainfall Intensity Likely to Ease Across State
New Delhi: Rainfall activity across Maharashtra is expected to weaken as the impact of the low-pressure area decreases. Several parts of the state have received heavy rain over the past…
Char Dham Yatra Suspended for Two Days Amid Heavy Rain Alerts in Uttarakhand
The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been temporarily suspended for two days due to red and orange rain alerts issued for several districts by the meteorological department. The pilgrimage…
Weather Forecast: Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Lightning Alert Across Several States
The Southwest Monsoon has strengthened once again across several parts of India, bringing the possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning in multiple states. The India Meteorological…
Diwali Special Trains 2026: Indian Railways to Operate 102 Trips, Booking Starts September 27
Indian Railways is preparing additional train services for passengers travelling during the Dussehra and Diwali festive season. A series of special trains will operate on key routes, offering additional options…