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Income Tax Dept nudges taxpayers owning undeclared properties in UAE

IANS | October 26, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Income Tax Department has recently nudged select taxpayers who have invested in residential and commercial properties in the UAE to avail of the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (FAST-DS), offering a one-time opportunity to declare these overseas assets which have been undisclosed so far, according to Finance Ministry sources.

Liechtenstein Prince arrives in Delhi, set to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi on Tuesday

IANS | October 26, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois arrived in New Delhi on Monday as part of his ongoing State Visit to India which aims at further strengthening bilateral ties.

Delhi BJP protests near Kharge’s official residence over remark on PM Modi

IANS | October 26, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Demanding an apology, Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra on Monday led a massive protest near the residence of Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at Rajaji Marg, opposing his alleged insulting remarks about the late father of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting in Patna a day earlier.

Akhilesh Yadav pitches for linking Aadhaar with voters' list, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls

IANS | October 26, 2026 5:44 PM

Lucknow, Oct 26 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday pitched for linking the voters' list with Aadhaar and other biometric verification tools, arguing that this was the need of the hour given the scale of electoral irregularities and manipulation of electoral rolls by those in power.

After Somnath, Gujarat plans plastic-free prasad packaging at Ambaji Temple

IANS | October 26, 2026 5:27 PM

Gandhinagar, Oct 26 (IANS) The Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) plans to introduce eco-friendly packaging for prasad at the Ambaji temple, with the proposed switch from conventional plastic boxes expected to prevent around 135.6 tonnes of packaging-related plastic waste annually.

Development must not come at cost of ecological balance: LS Speaker at BRICS meet (Ld)

IANS | October 26, 2026 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said development must not come at the cost of ecological balance, as he urged the parliaments of BRICS member and partner countries to take collective action towards a prosperous, inclusive and environmentally secure world.

Iran calls for global action against violations of UN Charter principles

IANS | October 26, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Iranian Member of Parliament (MP) Ali Haddadi on Monday stressed the need for collective global action against violations of the principles of the United Nations Charter while recalling the killing of children in Minab, earlier this year.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend ASEAN meeting in Philippines

IANS | October 26, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will lead the Indian delegation at 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) - Plus in Philippines' Cebu from October 28-29, the Ministry of Defence stated on Monday. Singh will address the forum on 'Exchange of Views on Regional and International Security Issues' and hold meetings with his counterparts from participating nations on the sidelines of the event. At ADMM-Plus, he will also review the ongoing defence ties with the nations and explore ways to further strengthen strategic partnerships.

Satcom players at same regulatory stage in India, spectrum pricing decision close: Report

IANS | October 26, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) The Indian government has said security assessments are underway for all three licensed satellite communication operators, including Starlink, with all at broadly the same regulatory stage, even as a decision on spectrum pricing is close, according to a report.

Israel elections: 7.3 million voters set to elect 120-member parliament

IANS | October 26, 2026 4:42 PM

New Delhi/Jerusalem, Oct 26 (IANS) With Israel heading to parliamentary polls on Tuesday, 7.3 million eligible voters are set to cast their ballots to elect representatives to the country's 120-member parliament.

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Income Tax Dept nudges taxpayers owning undeclared properties in UAE

Liechtenstein Prince arrives in Delhi, set to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi on Tuesday

Delhi BJP protests near Kharge’s official residence over remark on PM Modi

Akhilesh Yadav pitches for linking Aadhaar with voters' list, alleging irregularities in electoral rolls

After Somnath, Gujarat plans plastic-free prasad packaging at Ambaji Temple

Development must not come at cost of ecological balance: LS Speaker at BRICS meet (Ld)

Iran calls for global action against violations of UN Charter principles

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend ASEAN meeting in Philippines

Satcom players at same regulatory stage in India, spectrum pricing decision close: Report

Israel elections: 7.3 million voters set to elect 120-member parliament

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