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Photo: IANSOver 4 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27 so far: I-T Dept
New Delhi: More than 4 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27 so far, the Income Tax Department said on Monday. In a post on X, the department said over 4 crore ITRs have already been filed and advised eligible taxpayers to avoid the last-minute rush by filing…
Photo: IANS6 Years, No Trace: Jharkhand HC Expresses Displeasure Over Missing Bokaro Girl
Ranchi: The Jharkhand High Court on Monday once again expressed strong displeasure over the slow progress in the investigation into the disappearance of a teenage girl from Bokaro, who has been missing for nearly six years. After reviewing the case records and the current status of the probe, the court directed the Superintendent of Police…
Photo: IANSNot Lack of Laws, But Lack of Action’: Opposition Criticizes Proposed Anti-Paper Leak Bill in Parliament
New Delhi: As the Centre prepares to introduce the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament on Monday, several Opposition MPs expressed scepticism over the proposed legislation, arguing that stricter laws alone would not prevent examination paper leaks and alleging that the government has failed to ensure accountability in previous cases.…
Photo: IANS‘Strict Measures Will Curb Exam Fraud’: NDA Leaders Welcome Proposed Anti-Paper Leak Bill
New Delhi: NDA leaders on Monday welcomed the proposed anti-paper leak legislation, saying the Bill will introduce strict provisions to prevent examination malpractices and safeguard the future of students. Leaders from the BJP and its allies said the recurring issue of paper leaks has become a serious national concern and requires strong legal action. NDA…
Photo: IANS‘Win for Democracy’: Cockroach Janta Party Celebrates Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
New Delhi: Following Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, one of the key demands of the Cockroach Janta Party-led students’ agitation, the outfit called it a “win for democracy”. A post on CJP’s official X handle read, “Democracy Wins!”. It accompanied a video which showed the protesters celebrating Pradhan’s resignation. Addressing reporters and the demonstrators…
Bihar Bandh: Tension in Siwan Handled After SP Intervention
Patna: Tension briefly prevailed in Siwan on Saturday during the ‘Bihar Bandh’ called over the alleged NEET paper leak, after an altercation broke out between protesters and the police over attempts to block roads. The situation was brought under control following the intervention of Superintendent of Police (SP) Puran Kumar Jha, who held discussions with…
Photo: X/@dpradhanbjpDharmendra Pradhan Resigns as Union Education Minister Amid Nationwide NEET-UG Paper Leak Protests
Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday resigned as the Union Education Minister amid the paper leak protests across the nation. Submitting his resignation, Pradhan reaffirmed his commitment to youth and education while thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support, framing it as a response to protect exam integrity and students’ future. This comes amid nationwide protests…
Photo: IANS/Deepak KumarRahul Gandhi Backs Students at Jantar Mantar, Calls for Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday said he met students who observed a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar during the ongoing protest over paper leaks and examination irregularities, asserting that they would not withdraw from the agitation despite “detentions or threats” from the government. Addressing reporters after…
96% of Mobile Users Listen to Music—So Why Do Only 38% Pay for It?
New Delhi: India had approximately 14 million paid music subscriptions in 2025, and the subscriber base could grow to 28–30 million by 2028, a report said on Friday. The growth in the subscriber base is likely to be driven by product innovation, partnerships, and evolving consumer preferences, the report by EY and the Indian Music…
Photo: IANSAssam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 61, Over 7 Lakh Affected Across 9 Districts
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Saturday, even as the water level has started to recede in some parts, while 61 people have died in the deluge and over 7.05 lakh people are affected in nine districts, officials said. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin issued late Friday…
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