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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.

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.

Kanishka: The terror attack that buried the myth of 'peaceful' Khalistan

Rajiv Tuli | July 16, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, July 16: The bombing of Air India Flight 182, popularly known as the Kanishka bombing, remains the deadliest act of aviation terrorism before 9/11. On 23 June 1985, 329 innocent people, including 24 Indian citizens, lost their lives when the aircraft exploded over the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the victims were Canadians of Indian origin. It was not merely an attack on an aircraft - it was an attack on humanity.

India, Finland set to deepen engagement under EU FTA: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 16, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister on Thursday met Finland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Riikka Purra, and discussed strengthening economic and financial cooperation, enhancing trade and investment ties, and expanding collaboration in digitalisation and emerging sectors.

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Jaisalmer station equipped with modern amenities, PM Modi to inaugurate

IANS | July 16, 2026 6:43 PM

Jaisalmer, July 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his day-long visit to Haryana and Punjab on Friday, will launch India's first Hydrogen train and also virtually inaugurate 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat railway stations across the country.

RBI compounds FEMA violations in Apothecon Pharma case

IANS | July 16, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a compounding order in the case of Apothecon Pharmaceuticals Private Limited’s violations of the provisions of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), which resulted in the closure of the ED investigation against the company with a one-time payment of Rs 40.52 lakh, according to a statement issued by the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) on Thursday.

Poor mobile connectivity hampers work in Noida sectors, employees seek TRAI to conduct drive tests

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:50 PM

Noida, July 16 (IANS) Several companies in certain sectors in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, along with adjoining Delhi areas at the border, are currently facing long mobile connectivity issues as well as sudden call drops, and there appears to be no respite for them — at a time when India is working on the 6G technology to lead global innovation.

BIMSTEC security chiefs discuss result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism, organised crime

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:43 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The National Security Chiefs of BIMSTEC on Thursday discussed practical and result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains; enhance connectivity; facilitate efficient disaster management; and to tackle new and emerging threats.

Odisha: 1 dead in stampede-like situation during Puri Rath Yatra

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:41 PM

Bhubaneswar, July 16 (IANS) One person reportedly died due to suffocation in an alleged stampede-like situation during the Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, on Thursday. However, there has been no official confirmation of the devotee's death or the stampede-like situation so far.

Zanzibar President to visit India, hold talks with VP Radhakrishnan

IANS | July 16, 2026 5:11 PM

Zanzibar City/New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Zanzibar President Hussein Ali Mwinyi will be on an official visit to India from July 17-20 at the invitation of Vice President C P Radhakrishnan.