Bihar BJP chief Nityanand Rai

End of agitational terrorism: Stone pelting, hartals decline in J&K post-2019

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai informed the Rajya Sabha that no stone-pelting incidents have occurred since 2019, starkly contrasting to the 1,328 incidents reported in 2018. Additionally, organized hartal calls have ceased, and terrorist-initiated incidents have drastically reduced. Jul 24, 2024
Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation's victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass, Ladakh, official sources said here on Wednesday. Jul 24, 2024
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Comprehensive review of Income Tax Act announced in Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act, 1961 to simplify the tax regime. The tax regime for charities, TDS rate structure, and capital gains taxation are also being simplified. The government's efforts to simplify taxes are part of a broader effort to improve taxpayer services and reduce litigation. The government also announced measures to make life and health insurance plans more affordable. Jul 23, 2024