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Form 121 for TDS exemption: Here’s what has changed for taxpayers – Full details

Form 121 for TDS exemption: Here’s what has changed for taxpayers – Full details

New Delhi: Banking and tax-related processes have become much easier for crores of senior citizens and pensioners as the central government has implemented the new Income Tax Act, 2026, effective from Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Many changes have been introduced under the new act, with the most important for senior citizens being the introduction of Form 121. This new form will significantly reduce paperwork, as senior citizens had to fill out two different declaration forms so far. Form 15G and Form 15H replaced For a long time, the income tax system required filing different forms based on age. Ordinary citizens…
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Tim David misses world record by one run, despite masterclass innings against Chennai Super Kings

Tim David misses world record by one run, despite masterclass innings against Chennai Super Kings

New Delhi: Game 11 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Chennai Super Kings. The two sides locked horns at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 6. The clash saw RCB come in to bat first, and the side posted a mammoth total of 250 runs in the first innings.ย  Several batters put in a good showing in the game, but it was the performance of Tim David that stood out. Coming out to bat in the middle order, Tim David scored 70* runs in 25 deliveries.ย  Performing brilliantly against RCB,…
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‘Tuesday, 8 PM ET’: Trump pushes Iran deadline again after ‘open the Strait’ warning

‘Tuesday, 8 PM ET’: Trump pushes Iran deadline again after ‘open the Strait’ warning

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has once again extended his deadline for Iran this time by just 24 hours keeping global tensions on edge and leaving the fate of a potential conflict hanging in the balance. Posting a brief message on his Truth Social platform, Trump said, โ€œTuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!โ€ without offering further details.ย This latest extension continues a pattern. The original deadline was set for five days, later extended by ten, and then pushed again just hours before it was due to expire.ย  The Strait of Hormuz dilemmaย  At the heart of the crisis is the Strait…
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When will MS Dhoni return to Chennai Super Kings’ squad after calf strain?

When will MS Dhoni return to Chennai Super Kings’ squad after calf strain?

New Delhi: The IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 season got off to a horrid start for five-time champions Chennai Super Kings. Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, the five-time champions have faced three losses in their first three games and currently occupy 10th place in the standings.ย  With subpar performances across all three matches, it is clear that CSK are missing the services of veteran wicket-keeper batter MS Dhoni. Interestingly, Dhoni was ruled out of the first two weeks of the IPL due to a calf strain and has yet to play his first game for the side this season.ย  With CSK…
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Iran War LIVE Updates: Asia stock markets open mixed; Japan, South Korea rise despite Trump’s Iran threats

Iran War LIVE Updates: Asia stock markets open mixed; Japan, South Korea rise despite Trump’s Iran threats

New Delhi: The conflict between the US, Israel and Iran has entered its 38th day with no signs of slowing down and the stakes are rising by the hour. Donald Trump has extended his deadline to Tehran by 24 hours, warning of severe consequences if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Posting, โ€œTuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!โ€ Trump made it clear that time is running out. Earlier, he had issued a strong warning, saying Iran could face โ€œhell,โ€ including possible US strikes on power plants and bridges. Iran responded quickly, saying it would reply โ€œin kindโ€ to any…
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Varun Beverages Dividend: Shares of PepsiCo bottler to trade ex-date soon for final dividend, check amount

Varun Beverages Dividend: Shares of PepsiCo bottler to trade ex-date soon for final dividend, check amount

Mumbai: Indian equity markets have been highly volatile amid tensions in West Asia. In the last truncated week, the Nifty ended 0.50 per cent lower, while the Sensex fell by 264 points. According toย  Amol Athawale, VP Technical Research, Kotak Securities, the market is still holding a lower top formation on the daily charts, which is largely negative. Amid this volatility, there is an opportunity for investors seeking additional profit, as a stock will soon trade ex-date for an interim dividend. The company under concern here is Varun Beverages, PepsiCo's largest franchise bottler. The company has also set a record…
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IDF Special Forces unit, intelligence and more: How Israel helped US in rescuing downed F-15 crew from Iran

IDF Special Forces unit, intelligence and more: How Israel helped US in rescuing downed F-15 crew from Iran

Tel Aviv: Nearly 48 hours after Iran was able to shoot down an American F-15E Strike Eagle over its territory, the US military on Sunday was able to rescue second crew member of the downed jet, but only after a meticulous planning that even involved a "deception campaign" by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Now, fresh details have emerged about the "daring" rescue operation, with reports claiming that even Israel supported the American military in its campaign. According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) acted in "cooperation" with the US military, launching a series…
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‘It’s on me today’: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad takes responsibility for 43-run loss against RCB

‘It’s on me today’: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad takes responsibility for 43-run loss against RCB

Bengaluru: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken the responsibility for the 43-run loss against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday. Chasing a mammoth target of 251 runs, the five-time champions were folded for 207 runs. However, the fact that they crossed the 200-run mark was, in itself, an achievement as they were 84/5 at one stage in the run-chase. For the same reason, Ruturaj felt that had he scored some runs at the top of the order, the result would've been different. Ruturaj admitted that even he was surprised that they reached 200 despite losing three…
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‘We thought it was a trap’: The 3-word message that rattled US during F15 pilot rescue mission

‘We thought it was a trap’: The 3-word message that rattled US during F15 pilot rescue mission

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump revealed details of the high-risk rescue mission inside Iran, where the downed F-15 crew member was feared to have fallen into enemy hands. The concern began when the pilot, after ejecting, sent a short radio message, โ€œPower be to God.โ€ A US defence official later clarified the exact words were โ€œGod is good,โ€ but Trump said the phrasing โ€œdidnโ€™t sound right,โ€ raising fears that the pilot might be in Iranian custody and sending false signals. Fears of trap later ruled out According to Trump, US forces briefly suspected the message could be part of…
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