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Parliamentary panel recommends extending PM-Kisan benefits to farm labourers, proposes incentives to manage paddy stubble and MSP for all organic crops | India News – The Times of India

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Representative image (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: A parliamentary panel recommended that the benefits under the central income support scheme (PM-Kisan) be extended to farm labourers, noting that nearly 55 per cent of the country’s population is engaged in the farm sector but not all as landowners.Currently, only landholder farmer families receive an annual Rs…

National Savings Certificate vs Bank Fixed Deposits: Tax benefits, interest calculation & TDS compared – The Times of India

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NSC and tax-saving FDs both qualify for Section 80C deductions up to Rs 1.5 lakh, but differ in interest taxation. (AI image) National Savings Certificate vs Bank Fixed Deposits: For tax-saving investments, National Savings Certificate (NSC) and bank tax-saving Fixed Deposits (FDs) stand out as preferred choices. These instruments guarantee returns, offer tax advantages under…

What teams think of the 2025 Club World Cup: Opportunity, concerns and financial benefits

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The expanded Club World Cup begins in 100 days, with the 32-team tournament taking place in the United States from June 14. It is the first time the club edition of the World Cup will mirror the national team version of the tournament. There have been worries about the additional workload on players — FIFPro…

From PPF to SSY: Top 5 Post Office Savings Schemes with income tax benefits under Section 80C – The Times of India

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It is important to note that the Section 80C exemption of up to Rs 1.5 lakh per annum is only available under the old income tax regime. (AI image) Post Office Savings Schemes Income Tax Benefits: Post Office Savings Schemes are seen as a secure investment alternative in India with government backing. Some of these…

No passengers, no planes, no benefits. Pakistan’s newest airport is a bit of a mystery

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With no passengers and no planes, Pakistan’s newest and most expensive airport is a bit of a mystery. Entirely financed by China to the tune of $240 million, it’s anyone’s guess when New Gwadar International Airport will open for business. Located in the coastal city of Gwadar and completed in October 2024, the airport is…

Elon Musk’s Business Empire Scores Benefits Under Trump Shake-Up

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President Trump has been in office less than a month, and Elon Musk’s vast business empire is already benefiting — or is now in a decidedly better position to benefit. Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk, the world’s richest man who has been given enormous power by the president, have been dismantling federal agencies across the…

’14 crore deprived of NFSA benefits’: Sonia Gandhi urges government to complete Census | India News – The Times of India

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Sonia Gandhi. (Photo/PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday called on the government to complete the population census at the earliest, saying that around 14 crore people in the country are being deprived of benefits under the food security law. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during her first Zero Hour…

CBSE to conduct mental health workshop in February: Check key details, benefits and steps to register – The Times of India

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The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will organise a workshop aiming to improve student mental health and well-being on February 12, 2025, for Principals, Counselors, and wellness teachers. This workshop will equip participants with actionable techniques to recognize signs of mental health challenges in students and deliver appropriate psychological support effectively.Principals, counselors, and wellness…

CBDT grandfathers treaty benefits with Mauritius, Cyprus, Singapore | India News – The Times of India

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NEW DELHI: The income tax department has come out with a fresh guidance note on applicability of Principal Purpose Test (PPT) for claiming tax treaty benefits, which will apply prospectively.The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) in its note on principal purpose test also clarified that the grandfathering provisions under the India-Cyprus DTAA, India-Mauritius DTAA…

Startups, venture capital firms seek tax benefits | India News – The Times of India

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MUMBAI: Startups and venture capital (VC) firms are seeking an easier tax regime and measures to boost availability of domestic capital in the upcoming Budget. Parity between foreign and domestic funds in terms of taxation is required to attract foreign investors to Indian alternative investment funds (AIFs), said Siddarth Pai, founding partner at 3one4 Capital…