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Employee wrongly declared Rs 14 lakh Australian salary in Indian ITR: ITAT grants tax relief but denies Rs 3.4 lakh foreign tax credit

Employee mistakenly declared Rs 14 lakh Australia salary in Indian ITR, later sought Rs 3.4 lakh foreign tax credit in India for tax paid in Australia; ITAT gives him full tax exemption on salary but denies Rs 3.4 lakh foreign tax credit. Know how employee won the fight in ITAT…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Saket building collapse: Inquiry finds Municipal Corporation of Delhi responsible, fabricated records to mislead probe

A magisterial probe found the MCD primarily responsible for the Saket building collapse. The civic body failed to enforce building bylaws, leading to the preventable disaster. Unauthorised structural additions and inadequate enforcement caused the building's collapse, killing six people. The report also stated MCD fabricated records to mislead the inquiry…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Delhi government announces major boost for Kanwar Camps, financial assistance enhanced, large camps to receive up to Rs 15 Lakh

The Delhi government plans to significantly increase financial aid for Kanwar camps. Assistance for larger camps operating longer will see a substantial boost. Free electricity up to 1,200 units will continue for these religious sites. Various departments will ensure sanitation, medical aid, and water supply. Security and traffic management will…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Cats Were Domesticated Thousands of Years After Dogs, and the Difference Still Shapes Their Behavior

Two Animals, Two Completely Different BargainsDogs crossed into human company somewhere between 15,000 and 40,000 years ago, the range is wide because the genetic and archaeological evidence keeps pushing the date back. What is clear is why it happened: humans needed something. They needed an animal that could track prey,…

Times Life · Jul 28

Kapil Sibal donates Rs 1 crore to CJP for students booked over protests

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal has contributed one crore rupees to the CJP fund. This fund will provide legal assistance to protestors arrested by Delhi police. The CJP expressed apprehension about criminal cases being filed against students nationwide. Sibal urged advocates across India to contribute to this important cause. A website…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Delhi rains: Capital gets showers as IMD issues orange alert; check Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, Faridabad forecast

Delhi rains: Delhi experienced morning rainfall as the IMD issued an orange alert for more showers. Safdarjung recorded 32.4 mm rainfall, while other areas also received significant precipitation. Generally cloudy skies with moderate rain and gusty winds are forecast for the national capital. Temperatures in Delhi are expected to reach…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters

NEW DELHI - India's youth-led "cockroach" movement, whose nationwide protests forced the resignation of the education minister, urged authorities on Monday to release all detained demonstrators.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

South Central 85: How the Gen Z protest is different

In this week’s South Central, hosts Dhanya Rajendran and Pooja Prasanna discuss the protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and the police violence unleashed on the protestors. The violence has injected new life into the Cockroach Janta Party’s resistance, with gatherings happening across the country. They are joined by journalists Smita…

Newslaundry · Jul 27

Indian authorities ‘blame single officer’ for use of controversial pellet gun on protesters

Serious injuries to Gen Z protesters that appeared consistent with pellet gun use became a major rallying cry for the ‘cockroach’ movement

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, four others in Ankit Sharma murder case

Delhi Police urged a court to award the death penalty for five individuals convicted in Ankit Sharma's murder. The prosecution described the crime as heinous, cold-blooded, and diabolical, demanding maximum punishment. Defense counsel argued against the death penalty, citing lack of specific roles and mitigating circumstances. Tahir Hussain's family situation…

The Economic Times · Jul 27