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Tricolour, religious flags across Delhi NDMC asks staff to ensure ‘graceful’ disposal

Independence Day 2024: Here is what you should do with the Tricolour after Independence Day

August 14, 2024 09:44 IST

According to the Flag Code of India, any person, organisation, private or public, or educational institution (including scout camps) can hoist or display the Tricolour.

ITR Filing: filing an income tax return (ITR) for the fiscal year 2023–24 and assessment year 2024–25 has begun, with July 31st, 2024 (Wednesday) as the deadline.

ITR 2024-25: How to download capital gains statement for Income Tax Return filing

July 10, 2024 10:07 IST

ITR filing for 2024-25: It entails several steps to download a capital gains statement required for the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing. These may slightly differ depending on the platform or the broker in use.

Bombay HC restrains several entities from operating unauthorised PAN card services

Online PAN card fraud—here’s how to detect and report PAN card misuse

July 8, 2024 16:34 IST

While it is easy to fall prey to such scams, being cautious about sharing personal information can help you avoid such incidents. Here, we'll take a look at what PAN card fraud is, how to detect it, and how you can report it if you ever become a victim of a similar incident.

The last day to file your ITR form for deductions and exemption is July 31, 2024. (Source: Freepik)

ITR Deductions and Exemptions: Calculation, identification and difference; all you need to know

July 4, 2024 14:05 IST

Deductions directly chip away at your taxable income, lowering the amount you pay taxes on, while exemptions act as specific allowances deducted from your total income before it's assessed for taxes.

The last day to file your ITR 3 form is July 31, 2024. (Source: Freepik)

ITR 3: Benefits, eligibility, important dates and application process; all you need to know

July 4, 2024 10:45 IST

ITR-3 allows you to carry forward losses from a bad year and offset them against future profits, lowering your overall tax burden.

Step-wise process to claim TDS refund (Source: Freepik)

TDS Refund: Benefits, eligibility criteria and step-wise process to claim TDS refund

June 28, 2024 11:06 IST

While the TDS system streamlines tax collection, it's important to understand who qualifies for a TDS refund.

Step-wise guide to correct errors in your filed ITR (Source: Freepik)

ITR-Filing: Step-wise guide to rectify or revise errors in your filed ITR

June 28, 2024 09:59 IST

Inaccuracies might delay processing, trigger demands for additional tax payments, or even attract penalties.

Public Provident Fund was established by Indian Government in 1968. (Source: Freepik)

Public Provident Fund: Benefits, documents required, eligibility criteria and application process; all you need to know

June 27, 2024 09:47 IST

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) offers a guaranteed rate of return set by the government, shielding your investment from market fluctuations and ensuring steady growth.

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana was launched in 2015. (Source: Freepik)

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana: Benefits, documents required, eligibility criteria and application process; all you need to know

June 26, 2024 14:19 IST

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana addresses the critical need for affordable life insurance amongst these individuals and families, who often lack access to traditional insurance products due to high premiums or complex eligibility requirements.

Ayushman Bharat Yojana was launched in 2018. (Source: File photo)

Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Benefits, eligibility criteria and application process; all you need to know

June 26, 2024 11:13 IST

Ayushman Bharat Yojana acts as a lifeline for low-income families. It offers cashless hospitalisation coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually per family.

Here's all you need to know about Atal Pension Yojana (Source Freepik)

Atal Pension Yojana: Know the benefits eligibility, documents required and enrollment process

June 26, 2024 12:24 IST

Atal Pension Yojana (APY Scheme): Launched in 2015, Atal Pension Yojana (APY) is a social security scheme aimed at providing a stable income to individuals during their retirement years.

Madhya Pradesh PMAY-G: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY): Know the eligibility, documents required, application process and more

June 25, 2024 13:10 IST

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: “Our government has today decided to expand the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and build 3 crore new houses in villages and cities.," PM Modi announced announced in his first Cabinet meeting of the third term. Here's all you need to know about the PMAY scheme.

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana was launched in 2015 by PM Narendra Modi in 2015. (Source: freepik)

Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana: Benefits, eligibility criteria and application process; all you need to know

June 23, 2024 14:51 IST

The Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana is a low-cost way to give yourself and your family peace of mind.

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana was launched in 2015 by PM Narendra Modi. (Source: freepik)

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana: Benefits, eligibility criteria and application process; all you need to know

June 23, 2024 12:24 IST

The Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) makes saving for your daughter's future an attractive and secure option.

ITR-2 is mandatory for individuals and HUFs with foreign income or assets and individuals serving as directors in a company. (Source: freepik)

How to file the ITR-2 form for FY 23-24; a step by step guide

June 20, 2024 17:30 IST

ITR-2 caters to a broader range of taxpayers than the simpler ITR-1 (Sahaj) form. It's the go-to option for individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) whose income profile exceeds what ITR-1 can handle.

A step-by-step guide on how to file ITR online. (Source: freepik)

Deadline to file Income Tax Return for FY 23-24 nears: Here’s a step by step guide

July 30, 2024 22:29 IST

The final date for filing ITR (Income Tax Return) for the FY 2023-24 is Wednesday, July 31, 2024.

Aadhaar Card Free update: This extension is aimed at encouraging Aadhaar card holders to update their Proof of Identity (PoI) and Proof of Address (PoA) documents, providing residents with more time to update their information without any additional cost.

Aadhaar Card Update: How to update Aadhaar online for free before the new extended deadline?

June 14, 2024 14:00 IST

Aadhaar Card Free Update: One can update their identity and address proof documents for free on the myAadhaar portal until the new deadline of September 14, 2024, by uploading scanned copies of the original documents.

17th Installment of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana has been released by GOI. (Express file photo)

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: Step-wise guide for the KYC process

June 14, 2024 11:00 IST

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana: All farmers are required to complete the KYC process to receive the scheme instalments.

UPI payments was first introduced in India in 2016. (Source: freepik)

A step wise guide on how to make UPI payments through your mobile phones without internet

May 25, 2024 13:14 IST

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) came up with a system to access mobile banking without any internet connection four years prior to the launch of UPI.

The MEA requested those currently residing in these countries to get in touch with Indian embassies and register themselves. (Snapshots of the registration forms)

How to contact, register with Indian embassies in Iran, Israel

April 14, 2024 15:48 IST

The Embassy of India in Iran and Israel have issued links to access the registration forms.

Japan rolls out tourist e-Visa for Indians; Here’s how to apply it

April 3, 2024 15:48 IST

Japan eVISA for Indians: The application process remains centralised through the Visa Application Centres managed by VFS Global, streamlining the procedure. Here's how to apply for Japan e-Visa.

National Pension Scheme: e-Insurance Rules 2024: Here is a step-by-step guide on how users can log in NPS using the two-factor Aadhaar authentication system from April 1, 2024, onwards.

How to login NPS account with Aadhaar’s two-factor authentication system?

April 4, 2024 13:40 IST

New e-Insurance Rules 2024: As PFRDA changed the new login rules for National Pension System (NPS), here is how users can log in using the two-factor Aadhaar authentication system from April 1, 2024, onwards.

Lok Sabha Election 2024: Young adults aged 17 and above now can actively engage in the voting of future Lok Sabha Elections. Here's how

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Turning 18 soon? Here’s how to register for new voter ID

April 4, 2024 12:23 IST

Voter ID Registration, Lok Sabha Election 2024: Here's how young adults aged 17 and above can apply for the new voter ID registration process, allowing them to actively participate in voting in the future Lok Sabha elections.

Here is all you need to know, from opening an eIA to converting an existing policy to an electronic policy as new e-insurance rule takes effect on April 1, 2024.

New e-insurance rule takes effect on April 1st; Here’s how to convert existing policy to e-Insurance Account

April 2, 2024 12:27 IST

From opening an eIA to converting an existing policy to an electronic policy as new e-insurance rule takes effect on April 1, 2024, here is all one needs to know.

Passport Renewal Online: Here's how one can change name and update address online.

Indian Passport: Here’s how to change name and address online

April 2, 2024 13:31 IST

Indian Passport: Here is a step-by-step guide on how one can rectify a misspelt name, change a surname, or update the address in the Indian Passport online via the Passport Seva system.