FY27 set to begin with new Income Tax law, revised filing deadlines

IANS | March 31, 2026 10:13 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) As India approaches the new fiscal year FY27, the country’s direct tax system is set for a major overhaul from April 1, 2026, with the new Income Tax Act, 2025, coming into force -- replacing the six-decade-old 1961 legislation and introducing changes in compliance, terminology and taxation.

Prayagraj vendor makes ‘magical stove’ using waste engine oil

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:50 AM

Prayagraj, March 31 (IANS) In a striking example of grassroots innovation, a street vendor in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has devised a unique 'magical stove' that runs on waste engine oil, offering an alternative solution amid concerns over LPG availability.

India emerges global leader in genetic resource compliance under Nagoya Protocol

IANS | March 31, 2026 9:44 AM

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) India has emerged as the global leader in issuing Internationally Recognised Certificates of Compliance (IRCCs) under the Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit-sharing (ABS), accounting for more than 56 per cent of all such certificates issued worldwide, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on Tuesday.

Fake court, fake police: Retired Mumbai officer digitally arrested for 25 days, duped of Rs 1.57 crore

IANS | March 31, 2026 8:44 AM

Mumbai, March 31 (IANS) In a shocking case of cyber fraud, a 69-year-old retired senior officer from the DN Nagar area of Andheri in Mumbai was subjected to 'digital arrest' for 25 days and defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore by cybercriminals posing as police and court officials. The accused even staged a mock court hearing via video call, invoking the name of a former Supreme Court judge to intimidate the victim.

‘Revere the veteran leader’: Nishikant Dubey clarifies remarks on Biju Patnaik

IANS | March 31, 2026 12:43 AM

New Delhi/Bhubaneswar, March 31 (IANS) BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Monday clarified his remarks linking veteran Odisha leader and former Chief Minister Biju Patnaik to the CIA during the 1962 Sino-Indian War, insisting that he had not spoken against Biju Babu personally and that he holds the legendary leader in high esteem. ​