News for 'Digital Signature'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

Employers to give digitally signed Form 16

Employers to give digitally signed Form 16

Rediff.com28 May 2007

With tax payers no longer required to append Form 16 with their returns, the Income Tax department has allowed employers to provide digitally signed statements of tax deducted at source to their employees.

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

'Pant's batting has element of sharp cricket brain'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

ndia will be very happy after a technical masterpiece from Rahul and the flamboyance and exuberance that you can imagine from Pant

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Farewell MiG-21. Flying Legend, IAF's Soul

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

The MiG-21's sharp silhouette and supersonic roar will live on in the memories of those who flew it, those who maintained it, and those who watched it streak across the sky as a symbol of India's strength, asserts IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

'Forget Money. Even Credits Are Missing'

'Forget Money. Even Credits Are Missing'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'Session musicians, background singers, and studio instrumentalists fill out the sound of India's biggest hits. But their names rarely show up on screen.' 'Their royalties never arrive. And their contribution, no matter how iconic, vanishes once the track is mastered.'

The Traitors Review: High Stakes Drama

The Traitors Review: High Stakes Drama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

If you're into reality shows with twists, high drama, clever gameplay and just the right amount of hot pepper, The Traitors is your next binge, recommends Shristi Sahoo.

ITR-B Targets Undisclosed IncomeReporting

ITR-B Targets Undisclosed IncomeReporting

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Form ITR-B allows the assessee to claim TDS (tax deducted at source) and TCS (tax collected at source) credit against undisclosed income.

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Prashant Kishor is a businessman before he is a politician, and given that the expected average turnout for JSP candidates is 5,000 to 6,000 votes and since Bihar has a significant number of seats where the margin between the winner and runner-up falls within that range he will capitalise on exactly that to showcase his presence.'

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

If a citizen chooses not to use Aadhaar as the default unique identity, then other unique identity proofs masked and linked to Aadhaar would be used.

Can RBI's digital currency replace physical cash?

Can RBI's digital currency replace physical cash?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Despite the demonetisation of 2016 and the rise in digital transactions that followed, the economy's dependence on cash has remained as high as ever. So when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a pilot project of its version of digital cash - called the central bank digital currency (CBDC) - on December 1, many questions were asked. Can the CBDC replace physical cash, even partially? Can it match cash in terms of convenience? Are CBDC transactions truly anonymous?

Now, firms can only e-file I-T returns

Now, firms can only e-file I-T returns

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Finance Ministry on Monday made it mandatory for all companies to file income tax returns electronically with digital signatures, a move that will facilitate faster filing of I-T returns by India Inc.

'Weddings Are As Cinematic As A Sanjay Leela Bhansali Set'

'Weddings Are As Cinematic As A Sanjay Leela Bhansali Set'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Wedding photography is pushing the limits of creativity with photoshoots around the world.

EPFO to start online transfer of PF accounts in October

EPFO to start online transfer of PF accounts in October

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Retirement fund body EPFO is all set to start online transfer of provident fund accounts in the first fortnight of October, a move that will benefit over 13 lakh applicants every year.

Here's how to file tax returns online

Here's how to file tax returns online

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Online tax returns are processed much faster than aper returns and the tax is worked out automatically as the payee completes the form.

What Is Form 26AS?

What Is Form 26AS?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Discrepancies between Form 26AS and Form 16 can lead to an inquiry by the I-T department.

Life likely to be made easier for those filing tax online

Life likely to be made easier for those filing tax online

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

At present, two options are available for taxpayers to e-file ITR, either e-file ITR by affixing digital signature or without affixing digital signature.

Companies to get PAN, TAN within a day; Paperless application starts

Companies to get PAN, TAN within a day; Paperless application starts

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Individuals can now get a new Permanent Account Number through Aadhaar-based e-signature facility.

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rest In Peace, Voice Of America

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

What despots and dictators, jammers and competitors, had not managed to do in 83 years -- what the Soviet Union had failed to counter during the Cold War; what China had failed to crush during the Tiananmen Square uprising -- a US President had succeeded with his own hand, notes Krishna Prasad.

Filing online PF account transfer claims becomes a reality

Filing online PF account transfer claims becomes a reality

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The filing of online provident fund accounts transfer claims on changing jobs for subscribers of the retirement fund body EPFO has become a reality now.

Is This The New Celeb Makeup Trick?

Is This The New Celeb Makeup Trick?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Like the stars, cast magic with blue and purple iridescent eye shadow.

Do You Need To Get A New PAN Card?

Do You Need To Get A New PAN Card?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

First things first: For those wondering if they need to reapply, the answer is no.

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Kriti Sanon: Coming To Your Home Soon!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

It's a mixed plate in theatres this October, and OTT has a lot of interesting releases coming up as well.

Ready For The Tribe?

Ready For The Tribe?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

From Vijay saving the day yet again to Vikramaditya Motwane's latest offering, here's everything you can watch on OTT this week.

Delhi police crack robbery at Sonam's home

Delhi police crack robbery at Sonam's home

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

A nurse working at actor Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's Delhi residence was arrested along with her husband for allegedly stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 2.4 crore in February.

Blackmoney: E-filing link to declare illegal assets launched

Blackmoney: E-filing link to declare illegal assets launched

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The new 2 page form has been categorised as 'Form 6'

Brexit: 77,000 fake signatures found in petition for a second referendum

Brexit: 77,000 fake signatures found in petition for a second referendum

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

The House of Commons petitions committee has confirmed that 77,000 signatures were added fraudulently and have been removed.

Sebi eases FPIs onboarding process

Sebi eases FPIs onboarding process

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Markets regulator Sebi has simplified the procedural requirements for onboarding of Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) in a bid to facilitate ease of doing business and to reduce the time taken for their registration. The regulator allowed designated depository participants (DDPs) to grant FPI registration on the basis of scanned copies of application forms and supporting documents, according to a circular issued on Monday. Granting of registration on the basis of scanned copies has been allowed but trading can only be activated following the verification of the physical documents, it said.

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

'I Feel Like I Have Lost My Father Again'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

'After Om's untimely demise, he would call us every Sunday for the next two years to ask, "How are you doing my dear? How's the young fella?"'

Who gets your FB, Twitter, Insta when you're gone?

Who gets your FB, Twitter, Insta when you're gone?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Have you decided what will happen to your social networking accounts and your digital possessions when you are no more?

Maharashtra makes way for e-payment of stamp duty

Maharashtra makes way for e-payment of stamp duty

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

To bring in more transparency, the Maharashtra government will launch e-payment gateways for stamp duty and registration charges.

Earning over Rs 10 lakh? E-filing of returns must

Earning over Rs 10 lakh? E-filing of returns must

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued a notification making e-filing compulsory for assessment year 2012-13 onwards for an individual or a Hindu Undivided Family if his or its total income exceeds Rs 10 lakh.

e-Filing tax returns to get easier

e-Filing tax returns to get easier

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Aadhaar-based electronic verification code will do away with need to send physical ITR-V copies to I-T centre

Filed income tax online? You are NOT DONE yet

Filed income tax online? You are NOT DONE yet

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Now that you know what you must do BEFORE and WHILE filing income tax returns online, here's what you must do AFTER you have filed returns online.

Taxpayers told to verify ITRs for AYs 2015-16 to 2019-20 by Sep 30

Taxpayers told to verify ITRs for AYs 2015-16 to 2019-20 by Sep 30

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

A taxpayer filing ITR electronically without digital signature has to verify it using either Aadhaar OTP, or logging into e-filing account through net banking, or by Electronic Verification Code or by sending a duly signed physical copy of ITR-V through post to CPC Bengaluru within 120 days of uploading the ITR.

Company registration just got easier

Company registration just got easier

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

There is still some way to go.

IT Act amended to check data theft

IT Act amended to check data theft

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

The new provisions include greater emphasis on digital signatures, new security practices and procedures for e-governance and other technology applications.

Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh launches e-Office

Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh launches e-Office

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Part of the mission mode project under the National e-Governance Plan, the administration division in the external affairs ministry will begin electronic processing of files with immediate effect.

Time to complete e-verify FY'20 ITRs extended to Feb 28

Time to complete e-verify FY'20 ITRs extended to Feb 28

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Taxpayers who have not e-verified their ITRs for 2019-20 fiscal can complete the verification process by February 28, 2022, as the Income Tax department has given a one-time relaxation to assessees. As per law, an income tax return (ITR), filed electronically without a digital signature, has to be verified electronically through Aadhaar OTP, or net-banking, or code sent through demat account, pre-validated bank account and ATM within 120 days of filing the return. Alternatively, taxpayers can send a physical copy of the ITR filed to the Centralised Processing Centre (CPC) office in Bengaluru.

Kalam inaugurates e-governance portal in Delhi

Kalam inaugurates e-governance portal in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Observing that good governance was being recognised as an important goal by many countries, the President said the Internet revolution has proved to be a powerful tool for good governance initiatives.