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CBDT notifies rules for simplified I-T law, to be effective from April 1

The Act has removed redundant provisions and archaic language and reduces the number of Sections from 819 in the Income Tax Act of 1961 to 536 and the number of chapters from 47 to 23

West Asia crisis: Indian national killed in Iranian attack on Riyadh

The Indian embassy in Riyadh, without providing details, condoled the death of the Indian

Nitish Kumar files nomination for JD(U) president, likely to be unopposed

JD(U) national working president Sanjay Kumar Jha submitted Kumar's nomination at the party's central office here on Thursday. Jha is one of the proposers for Kumar

Core sector growth slows to 2.3% in Feb on fall in oil, gas output

Production of crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products declined during the month

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles to hike prices of ICE products from April 1

Tata Motors to raise prices of ICE passenger vehicles by 0.5% from April 1 to offset rising input costs

West Asia conflict to raise pesticide input costs by 20-25%: Industry body

West Asia conflict may raise pesticide costs by up to 25%, risking shortages during peak season and impacting farm yields in India

India's forex reserves fall $7 billion to $709.76 billion, shows RBI data

India's forex reserves dropped USD 7.052 billion to USD 709.759 billion during the week ended March 13, the RBI said on Friday.

Tata Steel inaugurates scrap-based e-furnace for sustainable steelmaking

Tata Steel launches ₹3,200 crore green steel plant in Ludhiana, boosting low-carbon production and advancing India's sustainable manufacturing push

Rupee crashes 82 paise to record low of 93.71 against US dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee is under tremendous pressure as surging crude oil prices and a shift toward risk-aversion dented investor sentiments

A-I Delhi-Vancouver flight returns after 7 hours over operational issue

Without providing specific details, Air India, in a statement on Friday, said the aircraft landed safely at the Delhi airport

Shivraj Chouhan orders assessment of rabi crop losses after unseasonal rain

Chairing a comprehensive review of the country's agricultural situation, Chouhan said the adverse weather had hit several states at a time when crops were ripe and ready for harvest

Govt targets illegal gambling networks, blocks 300 sites and apps

Government blocks 300 illegal betting and gambling platforms, intensifying crackdown under the Online Gaming Act to curb digital wagering networks

Paranjape Schemes to invest ₹700 crore to develop 1,400 homes in Pune

In a statement on Friday, the company said it has launched a series of new residential projects across Pune West as part of its upcoming festive season offerings

Crude oil futures slide 2% to ₹8,808 per barrel amid Iran supply hopes

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil for the April delivery ended its three-day rally, declining by Rs 190, or 2.11 per cent, to Rs 8,808 per barrel in a business turnover of 18,781 lots

Power infrastructure firm Polite Powertech files draft IPO papers with Sebi

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of 1 crore equity shares and an offer for sale of 25 lakh equity shares

MRO demand set to reach $5.7 billion by 2030, driven by engine services

Alton forecasts that India's commercial aircraft fleet will grow to more than 1,800 aircraft by 2030, with narrow-body aircraft almost doubling from over 700 aircraft today to over 1,300

Security intensified in Delhi ahead of Eid amid Uttam Nagar tension

Police said more than 100 pickets have been set up, with personnel deployed on rooftops and at key junctions to maintain a close watch on movement in sensitive pockets

People of Kerala ready for change: Rahul Gandhi pitches for UDF govt

Gandhi's message came a day after the Congress released its list of 92 candidates for the April 9 assembly election in the state

IEA urges work-from-home, less air travel to ease oil shock amid Iran war

Amid growing concerns, IEA outlined 10 actions for governments, businesses and households to reduce fuel consumption and ease price pressures

Odisha Assembly disrupted over demand for health minister's resignation

Opposition demanded resignation of Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling over the fire incident in a hospital that left 12 patients dead