Devotees throng Varanasi on first Monday of Shravan

IANS | July 14, 2025 8:29 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) On the first Monday of the holy month of Shravan, also known as Sawan, a spiritual wave swept across Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi as lakhs of devotees gathered at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple to perform 'Jalabhishek' and offer prayers.

Time taken for tax refunds in India cut from 3 months to 17 days in last 11 years

IANS | July 13, 2025 8:10 PM

New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The average number of days it takes for taxpayers to get refunds from the Income Tax Department in India has come down drastically from 93 days in 2013 to a mere 17 days in 2024, reflecting the increased efficiency in the system on the back of rising digital infrastructure that enables faceless online disbursals.