'Some cases do not get a single hearing for 6 to 8 months, while some have been pending for as long as 8 years.'
An entirely preventable disease claimed the life of 173 children -- thanks to state apathy.
With reports of eight fresh deaths on Thursday, the total toll in Bihar flood increased to 135, with Bhojpur district accounting for 12 deaths in the second round of floods due to the swollen Ganga.
Also build a contingency fund equal to 9 to 12 months of expenses.
Individuals often postpone tax planning till the end of the financial year. As the deadline for showing proof of investments draws near, they invest randomly in any product that will help them save tax for that year. Later, they realise that it is not suited for them, so they abandon it. Tax planning should not be a standalone, one-off activity, but should be in sync with your overall financial plan, says Sanjay Kumar Singh.
For those who find the online facility difficult, there is an electronic tutorial, and staff to assist you.
You may invest even at current market levels provided you have an investment horizon of five years or more.
Invest 5 to 10 per cent in a banking sector fund. Ensure that mutual fund's portfolio includes all three players -- private sector banks, public sector banks and NBFCs.
All payments made via debit and credit cards, net banking and mobile wallets will be entitled to discounts.
Restrict investment to Rs 50,000 for tax benefits, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh, but caution that taxation at maturity and compulsory annuities are dampers.
HNIs are scrambling to do so, as they fear government might introduce inheritance tax. This haste could cost them dear, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh
Mozilla showcased a smartphone prototype costing as little as $25 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona in February, targeting developing countries including India and China.
Congress chief Sonia Gandhi on Thursday brushed aside Union minister Giriraj Singh's racist comment saying she need not reply to a person with "neech mansikita" (narrow mindset)
If you leave too much money lying in your trading account or hand over your securities to brokers, there is always the risk that they could use it to trade in the markets.
With the introduction of 10 per cent tax both on long-term capital gains and on dividend, choose funds based on investment horizon and risk appetite, not on tax advantage, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Modi's tweets talk about the celebration of democracy and also puts emphasis on the education of girls, says Mayank Mishra
Investing heavily in a top-performing fund during good times can cause long-term pain. Don't invest lump sum at market peaks.
If you plan to withdraw money from your corpus regularly to meet expenses, have a portfolio of stable instruments.
The agency on Friday also carried out searches on the premises of the Gitanjali Group at 20 places in Mumbai, Pune, Surat, Jaipur, Hyderabad and Coimbatore.
Conservative investors and those in the lower tax bracket should opt for these, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
Experts say the size of the fund shouldn't be a primary criterion for selection.
Focus on large-caps and ensure that the portfolio is balanced.
Retail investors may burn their fingers investing in them, especially if the markets correct, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh
While India is catching China in motorbike sales, it lags far behind in cars, which use more petrol per journey.
Companies' annual reports can hide as much as they reveal. Investors can get early warning signals of wrongdoing by frequently speaking to other stakeholders.
Distraught relatives of people on board the ill-fated Indore-Patna Express who have still not been united with their family, searched frantically for their loved ones.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal apologises for not stopping the event and making a speech after the incident.
The four-day Chhath Puja may be a Hindu festival, but Muslim families across Bihar are busy churning out earthen stoves for devotees.
In the first secretary-level appointments by the Narendra Modi government, Rakesh Garg was on Sunday named the new telecom secretary while Jugal Kishore Mohapatra is to be secretary in the fertilizers ministry.
Salaried employees get several benefits under Sections 80C, 80D, 80G and others.
Developers are likely to start announcing their festive season offers soon, reports Sanjay Kumar Singh.
Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.
Haryana was again on the edge on Thursday with the 72-hour deadline set by Jats for resuming their agitation over quota from on set to come to an end on Thursday night.
Sameer Gaikwad, in his early 30s, was arrested from Sangli in a joint operation by the Kolhapur and the local police.
Experts suggest six ways to play stocks that tank suddenly and make money as Sanjay Kumar Singh listens in
'If you retain your account with the EPFO for 10 years, you get a life-long pension.'
Modi and Shah can't afford to lose any of the 24 per cent Dalit vote of 2014, says Shekhar Gupta.
CRPF DG K Durga Prasad said the terrorists were clean shaven and that "shows" that they were fidayeen attackers.
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