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Washington in flames: Wildfire crisis triggers emergency, mass evacuations

Washington in flames: Wildfire crisis triggers emergency, mass evacuations

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide state of emergency and burn ban Saturday morning as an unprecedented wildfire crisis gripped the region, with active blazes scorching nearly 3,000 acres.

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

We must have just 2 rates of income tax

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

10 per cent for those who earn up to Rs 30 lakh a year and 25 per cent for those who earn more, suggests T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

12 lakh high spenders under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

According to a report, while 121.1 million PAN card holders were there up to March 31, 2011, the number of tax returns filed were just 34.8 million during 2010-11.

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Govt may not cut Income Tax rates due to fiscal stress

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

The government last fiscal missed its direct tax collection target, and for this financial year it has set a higher revenue mobilisation goal of Rs 13.80 lakh crore.

Father-Daughter Duo Busted In Rs 5.3 Crore Government Job Scam

Father-Daughter Duo Busted In Rs 5.3 Crore Government Job Scam

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A father and daughter have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding over 40 job seekers of more than Rs 5.30 crore by promising them government jobs through fake connections and training centres.

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Simple steps to e-filing income tax returns

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

The deadline for filing income tax returns is (July 31) fast approaching. While many may be filing returns through their chartered accountant, filing e-returns (electronic returns) is the fastest and more convenient.

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Of course, NOT! Here's why. And here's how you can increase your Rs 1 crore retirement corpus.

Major changes in Income Tax Act soon

Major changes in Income Tax Act soon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Unveiling the reform agenda for the Budget, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said a comprehensive law would be prepared next year to overhaul the Income Tax Act.

86% Taxpayers Shift To New Tax Regime

86% Taxpayers Shift To New Tax Regime

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

'Among corporates, about 60% of income is now reported under the new tax regime.'

Income tax raid at Vicco Lab

Income tax raid at Vicco Lab

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Income Tax department on Monday began searches at the premises of FMCG company Vicco Laboratories in Mumbai, Nagpur and Goa for alleged tax evasion.

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

ED grills Pinarayi Vijayan's daughter Veena T in Rs 2.78-crore CMRL probe

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in Kochi for questioning regarding a money laundering case involving her defunct IT firm, Exalogic Solutions Private Ltd, and mining company CMRL. The probe focuses on alleged payments made without services and loans extended despite repayment failures, leading to accusations of generating "proceeds of crime."

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Court orders confiscation of arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari's assets

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the confiscation of several properties belonging to UK-based arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, following his declaration as a fugitive in a money laundering case.

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Here are some of the things that we could expect form the Budget 2010 on personal income tax. . .

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Income tax: What to expect in the Budget

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Here are some of the things that we could expect form the Budget 2010 on personal income tax. . .

Income tax deductions that you must not miss

Income tax deductions that you must not miss

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Knowledge of the income tax laws is indispensable. There may be tax deductions available that you may not be aware of.

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Income tax conducts searches at premises linked to TN minister Balaji

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Income tax authorities on Friday launched coordinated searches across different locations in Tamil Nadu linked to state Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji, police sources said.

New Income Tax Bill by next fiscal

New Income Tax Bill by next fiscal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

A new comprehensive Income Tax bill will be drawn up by the next fiscal end to clean up complex and archaic laws, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said on Friday.

Now, Get Your Salary Before 7th A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Rights

Now, Get Your Salary Before 7th A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Rights

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

India's Code on Wages mandates strict payout deadlines, two-day full and final settlements, universal wage coverage and capped deductions to safeguard employees and enhance payroll transparency nationwide.

Former Kerala CM's daughter seeks more time, ED summons her on June 17

Former Kerala CM's daughter seeks more time, ED summons her on June 17

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has issued a fresh summons to Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, for questioning on June 17 in a money laundering case involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd (CMRL). The probe focuses on alleged payments of Rs 2.78 crore from CMRL to Veena's IT firm, Exalogic Solutions, without services rendered, and loans from an associated company.

Shocker! Govt may cut income tax relief

Shocker! Govt may cut income tax relief

Rediff.com14 May 2010

People with more than Rs 10 lakh (Rs 1 million) annual income may not get the tax relief originally proposed in the Direct Taxes Code, as the finance ministry is for tweaking slabs across the board to offset concessions elsewhere.

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

'Will My Mother's Gold Sale Attract IT?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

rediffGURU T S Khurana answers readers' personal income tax queries

SGB Tax Jolt to FY27 Budget

SGB Tax Jolt to FY27 Budget

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

This single amendment, unfortunately, overshadows much of the Budget's promise, explains Harsh Roongta.

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

'High-risk remittance' data under Income Tax lens

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

The Income Tax Act empowers the CBDT to capture information in respect of payments to non-residents, whether taxable or not

Licensing: Microsoft liable for income tax

Licensing: Microsoft liable for income tax

Rediff.com31 Mar 2008

TIOL has come to know that in a path-breaking judicial decision, the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) handling international taxation cases in Delhi has held that the Gracemac Corporation, a 100% subsidiary of Microsoft which had in 1999 granted proprietary and ownership right in license and in intellectual property of Microsoft software and hardware products, is liable to pay income tax on its gross royalty income earned out of licensing of software to Indian customers.

Fire at Income Tax office in south Mumbai

Fire at Income Tax office in south Mumbai

Rediff.com10 May 2013

A fire broke out on the sixth floor of the IncomeTaxBuilding in Marine Lines area in south Mumbai tonight but there were no report of casualties.

Bharti Airtel's Q1 FY27 profit surges 37.3% driven by premium users

Bharti Airtel's Q1 FY27 profit surges 37.3% driven by premium users

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Bharti Airtel, India's second-largest telecom operator, reported a 37.3 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to 8,167 crore for Q1 FY27, driven by the addition of high-paying premium customers, despite missing Bloomberg consensus estimates.

Inflated phone bill may invite income-tax notice

Inflated phone bill may invite income-tax notice

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

I-T dept plans a different set of parameters to identify more people not paying dues properly.

NSE targets to launch Rs 30,000-cr IPO in Sep

NSE targets to launch Rs 30,000-cr IPO in Sep

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is reportedly planning to launch its much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO), estimated at around Rs 30,000 crore, in September, potentially valuing the exchange at over Rs 5 lakh crore.

8 things you probably don't know about Income-Tax

8 things you probably don't know about Income-Tax

Rediff.com25 May 2015

We take the opportunity to bust a few myths

FPIs Invest 55,518 Crore In June

FPIs Invest 55,518 Crore In June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

...exceeding their 49,340 crore equity selloff.

Income tax dept to mail TDS details

Income tax dept to mail TDS details

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

According to official sources, complaints were received by the department that TDS was being collected arbitrarily by the payers. Another reason for this decision is that refunds from the department have also gone up. Sources said it should not affect the assessee who may be paying a high rate of TDS and is not compensated even after the employer or broking firm or any other organisation gets a refund on higher rate of TDS which may not be applicable to such income.

Understand Form 16 before e-filing your income tax return

Understand Form 16 before e-filing your income tax return

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Here's a simple primer to what actually Form 16 is and what must be done with it.

8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

8 ways filing income tax return is different this year

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

With the new tax slabs applicable for income earned during Financial Year 2014-15 and host of new changes in income tax returns and filing norms, this e-filing season will certainly bring in a new experience for taxpayers. Here's how

How To Deal With Tax On ESOPs, HRA, LTCG

How To Deal With Tax On ESOPs, HRA, LTCG

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

6 common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax returns

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

With the online tax filing and automation of the tax process the number of mistakes made by taxpayers during filing of taxes have been reduced, but considering the importance of the information, a mistake or an error will be an invitation to trouble.

How To Choose A Retail Algo

How To Choose A Retail Algo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Algo strategies must be registered with stock exchanges.

Income Tax raids on offices of IPL franchisees

Income Tax raids on offices of IPL franchisees

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

In nation-wide raids on Wednesday, Income Tax sleuths swooped down on offices of Indian Premier League franchisees Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers and Kings XI, and companies handling broadcast rights of the cash-rich cricket League.

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

After 40 yrs, UP ministers to start paying income tax

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Several politicians said they were not even aware of the provision in the UP Act.

Adesh Gupta Cleared As Lokayukta Dismisses Corruption Complaint

Adesh Gupta Cleared As Lokayukta Dismisses Corruption Complaint

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Former Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta has announced that the Lokayukta has dismissed a corruption complaint filed against him. The complaint, which accused Gupta of availing luxury vehicles and encroaching public land, was rejected by the Lokayukta court.

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Common mistakes to avoid while filing income tax

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Here are some mistakes taxpayers make and how to avoid them...