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Union Budget 2021: FM Announces Tax on Interest on EPF over Rs 2.5 lakh a Year
Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2021, said that there is no cap on the amount of annual premium being paid by any person during the term of the policy under the existing provisions of the Income Tax Act.
New U.S. Transit Mask Rules Ordered By Biden Take Effect
New rules took effect just before midnight Tuesday requiring millions of travelers in the United States to wear masks on airplanes, trains, buses, ferries, taxis and rideshare vehicles and in airports, stations, ports and other transit hubs.
Google to Shut Down Internal Stadia Game Development Studios Due to High Costs
Jade Raymond, head of Google’s Stadia Games and Entertainment, would be leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
Shooting on Prabhas, Saif Ali Khan-starrer ‘Adipurush’ Begins
'Adipurush' is described as a film celebrating “the victory of good over evil”. It is director Om Raut’s follow-up project to his blockbuster movie 'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior'.
Gold Prices Declined by Rs 1324 Post Budget Announcements, Silver Rises by Rs 3461
Sitharaman said that because the customs duty was raised from 10 per cent in July 2019, prices of metals have witnessed a sharp increase.
Myanmar Transport Ministry Extends Suspension of International Commercial Flights Until February-End
The Ministry on Saturday announced the extension of the restriction imposed in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic which was due to end on Sunday, reports Xinhua news agency.
Not Pleased with Union Budget 2021, Shatrughan Sinha Says Centre isn't 'Bothered' about Film Industry
Shatrughan Sinha said the center isn't 'bothered' about the film industry being jolted by the pandemic.
Chicago Schools Make Progress In Talks With Teachers On COVID-19 Safety Plan
Chicago Public Schools and the city's teachers union said progress was made on Monday in talks on a COVID19 safety plan, putting on hold a threatened confrontation over the district's plan to resume inperson classes for thousands of students.
Spotify Launches Music Streaming Service In South Korea
Spotify Technology SA on Tuesday made a longawaited debut in South Korea, the sixth largest music market in the world and home to the Kpop music genre.
Biden And GOP Senators Offer Competing COVID-19 Relief Plans
President Joe Biden and a group of 10 Senate Republicans have offered competing proposals to help the United States respond to the coronavirus pandemic and provide economic relief to businesses and families.
Biden Threatens Sanctions On Myanmar After Military Coup
President Joe Biden is threatening to slap new sanctions on Myanmar after a coup that saw the military arrest the civilian leaders of its government.
Delayed Due to Covid-19, Gaganyaan's First Unmanned Launch Slated for December: Nirmala Sitharaman
The first unmanned mission was planned in December 2020, the second unmanned mission in June 2021. The final and the main component, the manned mission of Gaganyaan, was scheduled six months later in December 2021, much before the 2022 deadline.
As Pandemic Worsens, Portugal Reports Nearly Half Of All Its COVID-19 Deaths In January
Portugal reported close to half of all its COVID19 deaths in January, highlighting the severe worsening of the pandemic in a country whose plight has caused several European nations to offer help.
UK Detects South African Coronavirus Variant In People With No Travel Links
Eleven people in different regions have tested positive for the South African coronavirus variant without having any links to people who have travelled recently, prompting mass testing in the areas to contain the outbreak.
Union Budget 2021: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Refuses to Embark on Path of Fiscal Irresponsibility
Bank privatization, if it happens, will be big, for PSBs are weak, controlled as they are by politicians and bureaucrats.
SII, Bharat Biotech Welcome Enhanced Focus on Health, Immunisation in Budget
The leading vaccine manufacturers applauded the government's increased allocation for the healthcare sector and on providing Rs 35,000 crore towards COVID-19 vaccination in 2021-22 fiscal.