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K'taka traders call bandh on Friday over UPI-based GST notices

K'taka traders call bandh on Friday over UPI-based GST notices

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Traders in Karnataka are raising concerns over GST demand notices based on UPI transaction data. A tax official defends the action, stating it's within the law and recipients can respond with documentation.

New Tax Regime Could Pinch Small Savings

New Tax Regime Could Pinch Small Savings

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

>According to the latest RBI data, PPF receipts have already experienced a decline between April 2023 and February 2024. Other schemes like the Sukanya Samriddhi Account and National Savings Certificate are also witnessing reduced inflows.

5 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Family

5 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Family

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Irrespective of how busy your schedule is, we should always take out some time for the family, away from the gadgets that distance us, says Dr Upneet Kaur.

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

The Best Part About Sholay Is...

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

'I wouldn't change a single shot even if I could, the film is just perfect even with a supposedly flawed script!' Celebrating Sholay's 50th anniversary on August 15 with a special series, where contemporary film folk analyse the cult classic.

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The killings of Gopal Khemka and his son Gunjan, seven years apart, bear a striking resemblance, reports M I Khan.

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Small Town India Falls In Love With MFs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

More than 50 per cent of SIP accounts come from semi-urban and rural areas.

AI 171 Crash: Insurance Cost: $475 Million

AI 171 Crash: Insurance Cost: $475 Million

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

'$125 million for the hull and the remaining of over $350 million for liability.'

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

'If You're Chewing Gum, That's Plastic'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'At least 25 Olympic-sized swimming pools worth of plastic chewing gum gets dumped.' 'And because the way people spit it out, there's no possible way this plastic can be recycled.'

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech.

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

'Our Daughter Made Our Dreams Come True'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Ashok Mehlan's daughter Sheetal is among the first batch of girls to graduate from NDA.

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

'Trump Wants To Force India To Stop Importing Oil From Russia'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Trump is likely being purposefully vague, hoping that this lack of clarity will pressure India, fearing the worst, to agree to scale back its imports of Russian oil.'

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

A Mother Is Unable To Forget Daughter's Last Words

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'Take care Maa, flight take off karne wala hai, wapas aakar baat karti hoon.'

Liverpool Univ to Open Bengaluru Campus

Liverpool Univ to Open Bengaluru Campus

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Initially, we will look to take a small batch of a few hundred students, with a plan to increase this to 5,000 students in the next five years, and eventually 10,000 by 2036.'

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Why Did Manoj Sinha Accept Blame For Pahalgam Massacre?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The delayed timing of J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's admission has more to do with deflecting the thrust of the Opposition attack on the prime minister and Union home minister during the monsoon session of Parliament, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

I-T dept notifies ITR forms 1, 4 for AY 2025-26

I-T dept notifies ITR forms 1, 4 for AY 2025-26

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The income tax department has notified ITR forms 1 and 4 for assessment year (AY) 2025-26 that are to be filed by individuals and entities with total income of up to Rs 50 lakh a year. Now individuals having long-term capital gains of up to Rs 1.25 lakh in a fiscal year can also file ITR-1.

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'India's farmers will be unable to compete with the US, given the subsidies that the latter provides its farmers.'

'Hurriyat no more relevant in Valley, not even functional'

'Hurriyat no more relevant in Valley, not even functional'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Former separatist leader Bilal Gani Lone criticizes the Hurriyat Conference for its irrelevance and Pakistan for creating problems in Jammu and Kashmir, urging a new approach for the region's future.

Congress Infighting Blocks Shivakumar's Rise

Congress Infighting Blocks Shivakumar's Rise

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Going by political tradition, another formation will likely come to power in Karnataka in the next assembly election, due 2028. And if that happens, Mr Shivakumar will have to sit it out till 2033, points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

'Lost 5 Crores In First Start-Up. What To Do?'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

rediffGURU Dr Ganesh Natarajan offers advice on how to build and scale your first start-up.

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The police claim businessman Ashok Sao paid Umesh Yadav Rs 400,000 to kill Gopal Khemka last Friday.

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Indian pharma eyes US gains as $63.7 bn patent cliff nears

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is likely to benefit from a major wave of patent expiries in the US, as small-molecule drugs worth $63.7 billion are expected to go off-patent between 2025-29, a 65 per cent rise over the previous five years, according to a report by Antique stock broking limited.

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

Tax dept notifies all 7 ITR forms for assessment year 2025-26

Rediff.com12 May 2025

The income tax department has notified all seven income tax return forms for assessment year 2025-26. While ITR forms 1 and 4, which are filed by small and medium taxpayers, were notified on April 29; ITR-7, filed by trusts and charitable institutions, was notified on May 11.

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

'Arrogance': Cong slams govt over TN bizman's 'apology' to FM

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Annapoorna chain of restaurants owner Srinivasan is seen purportedly highlighting concerns over varying GST rates. In the second video, Srinivasan was seen purportedly apologising in person to the Finance Minister.

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

What Led Dhankhar To QUIT

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

The BJP had no option but to get Jagdeep Dhankhar out of its way for the sake of the Modi government's stability, reveals Sheela Bhatt, the legendary political journalist.

Automatic cars key to Skoda's plan to double sales

Automatic cars key to Skoda's plan to double sales

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Skoda India sees growth in automatics and network expansion as key drivers to reach 3 per cent market share, with EV plans and a new SUV also in the works.

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Trump has driven small firms out of business: Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

'Donald Trump's ideas would result in a prolonged recession that would cost 3.4 million jobs'.

RBI considers fresh guidelines to curb mis-selling

RBI considers fresh guidelines to curb mis-selling

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Concerned over the rise in mis-selling of products by banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is examining whether to come up with norms to curb such practices. Observing that pushing financial products, such as insurance, indiscriminately to unaware consumers may be detrimental to their well-being, RBI Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao said, "We are examining whether it necessitates framing of guidelines to address mis-selling of financial products and services by REs (regulated entities)."

'Pakistan Navy Is Partnering Dawood'

'Pakistan Navy Is Partnering Dawood'

Rediff.com23 May 2025

'The Pakistan establishment keeps him well protected.'

'Yes Bank has solved the asset quality problem'

'Yes Bank has solved the asset quality problem'

Rediff.com17 May 2025

'Now we have one of the best asset qualities in the industry.'

Filing ITR? Avoid These Errors

Filing ITR? Avoid These Errors

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Errors in filing income-tax returns frequently lead to scrutiny notices, additional liabilities, or delayed refunds.

India's GDP growth to exceed 6.5% in FY26: Moody's

India's GDP growth to exceed 6.5% in FY26: Moody's

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Moody's Ratings on Wednesday said India's economic growth will exceed 6.5 per cent in the next fiscal, up from 6.3 per cent this year, on higher government capex and consumption boost from tax cuts and interest rate reduction. Projecting a stable outlook for the banking sector, Moody's said although the operating environment of Indian banks will remain favourable in the next fiscal, their asset quality will deteriorate moderately after substantial improvements in recent years, with some stress in unsecured retail loans, microfinance loans and small business loans.

'Migration Will Be Most Challenging Aspect Of Census'

'Migration Will Be Most Challenging Aspect Of Census'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

'What is going on is the under counting of the migration population in urban areas.' 'It has been going on in the last few censuses.'

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Budget: Why it's a boon for small businesses

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

The Budget 2009 has spared small businesses from a lot of administrative hassles. Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has submitted that small businesses below the turnover of Rs 40 lakh (Rs 4 million) have the option of declaring income at 8 per cent of their turnover and pay taxes accordingly.

EB-5 Visa Becoming Preferred Choice For US Migration

EB-5 Visa Becoming Preferred Choice For US Migration

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

With more than 1.2 million Indians stuck in green card backlogs, investor-driven EB-5 programme sees rising interest as a secure route for migration to the US.

Equity MF inflows grew 14% in Dec; small and mid-cap fund bets at record highs

Equity MF inflows grew 14% in Dec; small and mid-cap fund bets at record highs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Inflows into mutual funds' equity schemes increased by over 14 per cent on-month to Rs 41,156 crore in December, even as market volatilities continued. The small and midcap schemes of mutual funds continued to attract investor interest with inflows touching record highs during the month, despite the concerns being expressed about the two segments for the risk they portend, industry body Amfi said.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

'Cab segment drives up to 25% of Rapido's total bookings'

'Cab segment drives up to 25% of Rapido's total bookings'

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Ride-hailing unicorn Rapido is quickly scaling up its four-wheeler segment, which now contributes up to 25 per cent of its total bookings. Aravind Sanka, Rapido's cofounder, in a video interview with Udisha Srivastav/Business Standard, shares insights on the company's plans to expand into the segment, how BluSmart's exit has created an opportunity for the company, its push towards green mobility, and navigating state-specific policies.

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

'If You Make One Mistake, You Can Lose Your Life'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'Mountaineering is never 'easy'. Nothing is in your hands, you have to be prepared. That's the same for life as well.'

Honeymoon murder: 'He cried after attending Raja's funeral'

Honeymoon murder: 'He cried after attending Raja's funeral'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

The mother of Raj Kushwaha, arrested for allegedly plotting the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi with the latter's wife Sonam during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, on Tuesday claimed her son was innocent and framed in the case.

When Raj And Uddhav Met Each Other

When Raj And Uddhav Met Each Other

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'If Uddhav bhau and Raj bhau come together, who can stop us?' Prasanna D Zore reports on the fervour and hope set off by the Thackeray cousins coming together.