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New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): India's tax administration has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with taxpayer refunds growing at nearly double the pace of tax collections, Ministry of Finance sources told ANI. The numbers paint a striking picture of administrative efficiency gains. Between 2013-14 and 2024-25, refunds issued to taxpayers have skyrocketed by 474 per cent, rising from Rs 83,008 crores to Rs 4,76,743 crores. This growth significantly outpaces the 274 pe ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's tax administration has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with taxpayer refunds growing at nearly twice the pace of tax collections, sources from the Ministry of Finance told ANI. The data highlights significant gains in administrative efficiency. Between FY 2013-14 and FY 2024-25, refunds issued to taxpayers surged by 474%, rising from ₹83,008 crore to ₹4,76,743 crore. This increase far outpaces the 274% growth in gross direct tax collections during th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) Banking, postal and other services are likely to face disruption on Wednesday as more than 25 crore workers affiliated with central and sectoral trade unions have announced to go on strike across the country to protest against new labour codes and privatisation, and press for demands such as minimum wage of Rs 26,000 and old pension scheme, according to union leaders. The general strike is expected to disrupt services in sectors like banking, insurance, postal, coal minin ...Read More >
New Delhi: A massive nationwide strike has been called for July 9, 2025, by a coalition of 10 central trade unions in collaboration with farmers' and rural workers' organisations. The protest, dubbed a Bharat Bandh, is aimed at opposing what the organisers describe as pro-corporate and anti-labour policies of the central government. According to the organisers, the strike is expected to witness participation from more than 25 crore people, including workers from both formal and informal sectors, ...Read More >
New Delhi: A nationwide strike has been called on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, by a joint platform of 10 central trade unions along with farmers' and rural workers' organisations. According to the reports, over 25 crore workers - from sectors ranging from banking and insurance to postal services to coal mining - are expected to participate in the bandh. The strike, called by a joint forum of 10 central trade unions, has been described as a 'Bharat Bandh' to protest against what the unions label as " ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Jul 7 (PTI) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday engaged in a war of words on social media, with the former slamming the BJP leader over his statement that India is the only country where the minorities get more benefits and protections than the majority community, saying minority rights are fundamental rights, not charity. The Hyderabad MP, in a post on 'X', said, "You are a Minister of the Indian Republic, not a monarch. @KirenRijiju You hold a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad MP and All India Majlis e Ittehad Ul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday, July 7, criticized Union minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju over his statement that minorities in the country are "benefiting" more from the government than Hindus. "Whatever Hindus get, minorities get too. But what minorities get, Hindus don't," Rijiju had said. Responding sharply, Owaisi wrote on X, "You are a Minister of the Indian Republic, not a monarch. You occupy ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 2: A local court in Shillong on Wednesday remanded property dealer and co-accused Silome James in 14-day judicial custody. According to Assistant Public Prosecutor, Tushar Chanda, two others -- Lokendra Singh Tomar and Balbir Ahirwar -- were sent to judicial custody for 7 days. The SIT had arrested the three individuals from different parts of Madhya Pradesh on charges of aiding in the concealment of evidence related to the murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 2: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation Regional Office (EPFO RO), Shillong, conducted an engagement session with local employers on Wednesday, to disseminate information about the newly approved Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme in a move to promote formal employment and enhance social security coverage in the region. As part of the broader communication and outreach efforts, the interaction was spearheaded by EPFO RO Shillong officials, who briefed representatives ...Read More >
Nagpur: Congress Legislature Party leader Vijay Wadettiwar questioned the govt's priorities on Tuesday, highlighting the increasing number of farmer suicides in Maharashtra. He accused the govt of neglecting agrarian crisis while approving Rs20,000 crore for Shaktipeeth highway project."Money is available for massive infrastructure projects, but where is the budget for farm loan waivers as promised by the BJP before last year's assembly polls to the farmers?" Wadettiwar asked while moving an adj ...Read More >
Hyderabad: B. Chandra Sekhar, regional provident fund commissioner-I, Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) zonal office Telangana, briefed the media on the Centre's newly approved Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme, which aims to create over 3.5 crore formal jobs over the next two years. Addressing the media on Tuesday, he described the ELI Scheme as a "direct intervention to shift the workforce into formal employment with long-term security. The initiative offers wage-linked inc ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 02: In a push towards inclusive job creation and industrial revival, the Government of India has unveiled the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) scheme, with a massive outlay of Rs 99,446 crore to support the generation of over 3.5 crore new jobs across India. The scheme is being hailed as a "game-changer" by business leaders and entrepreneurs in Jammu & Kashmir, who believe it could dramatically alter the employment landscape of the Union Territory.The scheme, launched under the M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): As the Digital India Mission completed 10 years on Tuesday, BJP leader Pradeep Bhandari drew contrast between the BJP and the opposition bloc and said that while the INDI Alliance is associated with 'corruption and nepotism,' the Modi government is associated with the model of development. The BJP leader praised the central government for the success of Digital India and stated that the country now accounts for 50 per cent of global financial transactions, a tes ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian industry leaders have hailed the government's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme as a bold and timely move to tackle India's pressing job creation challenge. The business executives and policy experts believe that the scheme will transform the employment landscape, as it focuses on formalising the workforce, empowering first-time job seekers, and reducing hiring costs for employers--especially in labour-intensive and capital-constrai ...Read More >
JAMMU, July 02: With the annual ShriAmarnathJiYatra 2025 set to commence tomorrow, a vibrant spiritual atmosphere prevails at the YatriNiwas Base Camp in Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu, where around 3,500 pilgrims are ready to begin their sacred journey. "All arrangements have been made, and nearly 3,500 pilgrims are currently stationed at the Jammu Base Camp," said Rajesh Raina, a senior officer of the Tourism Department, speaking to Rising Kashmir. Registration counters have been set up inside YatriN ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Indian industry leaders have hailed the government's approval of the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme as a bold and timely move to tackle India's pressing job creation challenge. The business executives and policy experts believe that the scheme will transform the employment landscape, as it focuses on formalising the workforce, empowering first-time job seekers, and reducing hiring costs for employers--especially in labour-intensive and capital-constrai ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a new scheme called the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme to promote job creation and improve social security on Tuesday. According to the cabinet briefing, the scheme is designed to help both first-time workers and employers, with a special focus on the manufacturing sector. The ELI Scheme aims to create over 3.5 crore jobs in two years, with a total budget of Rs 1 lakh crore. Out of t ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system has emerged as one of the biggest success stories in the last decade, reflecting a growing formal economy and rising compliance, noted economist and former IMF Executive Director, Dr Surjit Bhalla, said on Tuesday. In an exclusive interaction with IANS, Bhalla highlighted that GST has not only increased tax revenue significantly but has also brought more businesses and individuals under the formal tax net. "The GST ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): The Delhi Police on Tuesday seized two end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), a 15-year-old petrol bike and a 10-year-old diesel bike, from a petrol pump in the city, as part of its ongoing enforcement of scrappage rules for outdated vehicles. Traffic officials confirmed that both motorcycles were found operating in violation of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines, which prohibit the use of petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 yea ...Read More >
Mr. Salim, a Bengaluru techie, faces hardship after a layoff, sparking debate about social security for India's middle class. Despite paying significant income tax, he received a minimal severance and feels abandoned by the government. His story highlights the vulnerability of salaried professionals and raises questions about the support system for those sustaining the economy.A Bengaluru-based tech professional, Salim (name changed), is at the center of an ongoing debate about the lack of socia ...Read More >
nion Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje cited statistics in the Lok Sabha on Monday to show that youth unemployment rates in India were lower than global levels. The minister cited a report by the International Labour Organisation's (ILO) Institute for Human Development (IHD) which states that the worldwide youth unemployment rate was 15.6 per cent in 2021. Further, as per World Employment and Social Outlook Trends, 2024 by ILO, globally, in 2023, the youth unemploym ...Read More >
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