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ITR filing deadline extension: Will Income Tax Department extend July 31 ITR filing due date? Here’s what chartered accountants believe

ITR filing deadline: Nearly 5.44 crore taxpayers filed income tax returns for AY 2026-27 by July 30. Experts suggest the July 31 deadline extension for income tax returns is unlikely. The e-filing portal has been functioning smoothly with no widespread technical issues reported. Taxpayers should file their returns by the…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

Not prepared for ITR filing: Should you file your ITR now with available information or wait and file a belated ITR?

Taxpayers face a choice between filing income tax returns now or later. The income tax return due date is approaching for many individuals. Filing a revised return corrects errors but large deviations may attract scrutiny. Belated returns are an option if the original deadline is missed. Missing the belated deadline…

The Economic Times · Jul 31

TDS deducted but you haven't filed your ITR yet? Here's what happens if you miss the July 31 deadline

Failing to file your income tax return by July 31, 2026, after TDS deduction has consequences. You will face interest charges and a late filing fee for delayed submissions. Not filing an ITR prevents claiming refunds and carrying forward losses. Virtual digital asset income is taxed regardless of the exemption…

The Economic Times · Jul 29

Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: Study

A study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource efficiency.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

A Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Is Now Included in Official Screening Guidelines, with Key Limitations Patients Should Know

The ACS 2026 colorectal cancer guidelines added the Shield blood test, but call it a non-preferred option less effective at finding precancerous polyps than colonoscopy or stool tests.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Need help with ITR filing? Check the ITR filing charges across various websites for AY 2026-2027 for students, salaried persons, pensioners and NRIs

Individuals can compare income tax return filing charges across several platforms. The deadline for filing is July 31, 2026, for many taxpayers. AI-assisted self-filing options are available at lower costs. Expert-assisted plans offer comprehensive support for complex income situations. These services cater to students, salaried individuals, pensioners, and NRIs.

The Economic Times · Jul 23

Global Cancer Cases Could Reach 35 Million a Year by 2050 as Population Growth and Aging Drive a 67% Surge

Global Cancer Statistics 2026 projects 34 million cancer cases by 2050, a 67% increase. Nearly 21 million cases in 2024, 9.8 million deaths. Lung cancer remains the top killer.

Medical Daily · Jul 14

Watching Australian sport embrace Modi broke my heart – and showed inclusion is still just a strategy

When the AFL and Cricket Australia target India and the diaspora but only engage with convenient perspectives, trust begins to erode

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14

The Myth That Baby Rattlesnakes Are More Dangerous Than Adults Has Been Formally Debunked

A new Loma Linda University study debunks the baby rattlesnake danger myth — adults inject far more venom and cause worse bites. Here is what to know if you encounter either one.

Medical Daily · Jul 13

Exclusive | Motilal Oswal opens up on succession, 10X profit goal and his 39-year partnership with Raamdeo Agrawal

Motilal Oswal Financial Services aims to grow profits tenfold over the next decade while preparing for a leadership transition. In an exclusive interview with ET Markets, billionaire co-founder Motilal Oswal said the group has inducted the next generation—Pratik Oswal and Vaibhav Agrawal—onto the board and is also empowering senior professionals.

The Economic Times · Jul 13