No change in tax rates under Income Tax Bill 2025: IT Department

IANS | July 29, 2025 8:20 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) The Income Tax Department on Tuesday issued a clarification on the proposed Income Tax Bill 2025, saying that it is only meant to simplify language and remove redundant or outdated provisions, and does not propose any change in tax rates.

IMF revises India’s GDP growth upward to 6.4 pc for FY26 and FY27

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) India is projected to see 6.4 per cent GDP growth in FY26 and FY27, with both numbers revised slightly upward, reflecting a more benign external environment than assumed in the April reference forecast, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook (WEO) report said on Tuesday.

Uttarakhand: Chamoli residents reap benefits of free healthcare under AB PM-JAY, 72 pc enrolled

IANS | July 29, 2025 6:53 PM

Chamoli, July 29 (IANS) In Uttarakhand's Chamoli, thousands of families are receiving free and quality healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), the world’s largest health assurance scheme. With more than 72 per cent of the population in Chamoli enrolled, the ambitious initiative is transforming healthcare accessibility in the hilly region.