CBDT allows taxpayers to see their foreign asset info online via AIS

IANS | July 16, 2026 8:11 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing taxpayer services and promoting voluntary tax compliance, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has enabled display of information relating to foreign assets and income, received under the Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) framework, in the Annual Information Statement (AIS) of eligible taxpayers on the Income Tax e-Filing portal.

Time for Bangladesh and India to address defining future challenges through shared solutions: Report

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:57 PM

Dhaka, July 16 (IANS) As the Bay of Bengal gains strategic prominence in the Indo-Pacific, it offers India and Bangladesh an opportunity to redefine their bilateral relationship. The region has evolved beyond a shared maritime boundary into one of the most strategically significant regions supporting trade, energy, fisheries and blue economy initiatives, while drawing increasing attention from major powers, a report has stated.

Punjab looks towards BJP with hope: PM Modi

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:31 PM

Chandigarh, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said Punjab is looking towards the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with hope, ahead of his rally in Jalandhar scheduled for July 17.

Japan and India pledge to strengthen defence ties

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:19 PM

Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attended a reception at the residence of India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Thursday with both sides pledging to strengthen defence ties between two nations.

India and Thailand discuss ways to strengthen Strategic Partnership

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:04 PM

Bangkok, July 16 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, met Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General (DG) of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, holding discussions on issues of mutual interest to strengthen the Strategic Partnership between both nations.