Breaking News HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Reports 1,263 COVID-19 New Cases, 984 Recoveries In Last 24 Hours
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ITR Deadline Today, Over 5 Cr Returns Filed On Saturday
More than 5 crore income tax returns have been filed till late Saturday evening, the department said, a day before the ITR filing time for the financial year 2021-22 ends. The department issued a public message through its official Twitter handle asking taxpayers, largely individuals and salaried class, to file their returns within the due date of July 31. "#FileNow to avoid late fee," it said.
The department said over 5 crore ITRs for the assessment year 2022-23 were filed up to 8.36 pm on Saturday. The CBDT also issued an order stating that Aaykar Seva Kendras (ASKs) or Income Tax help centres across the country will remain open on Sunday and additional receipt counters will be opened, wherever required, to "facilitate filing of tax returns by the taxpayers." Officials said the finance ministry and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), that frames policy for the tax department, are continuously monitoring the ITR filing exercise.
5G Spectrum Bidding To Resume Today, Sale Nears Rs 1.5 Lakh Cr Mark On Saturday
The auction of the 5G spectrum capable of offering ultra-high-speed internet garnered bids worth about Rs 1,49,966 crore on the fifth day of sale on Saturday and the bidding is expected to continue on Sunday.
The total value of bids in the telecom spectrum auction, which began on Tuesday, has come within striking distance of the Rs 1.50 lakh crore mark.
"The 5G auction shows that the industry wants to expand, it has come out of problems and is getting into a growth phase. The auction results are very good, close to Rs 1,49,966 crore has been committed by the industry for buying the spectrum," Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said at a briefing in Mumbai, after a telecom investors' roundtable.
Some Elements Creating Conflict In Name Of Religion, Ideology: NSA Doval
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval said on Saturday that some elements creating conflict in the name of religion and ideology, which is hindering the country's progress.
Speaking during an event here, he said, "There is an atmosphere of conflict in the world, and if we have to deal with it then it is necessary to maintain the unity of the country. The way India is progressing, people of all religions will get benefited from it."
In the same event, Chairman of All India Sufi Sajjada Nasheen Council (AISSC) Hazrat Syed Naseruddin Chishty said, "We condemn when an incident occurs. It's time to do something. There is a need to rein in and ban radical organisations. They should be banned if there is evidence against them."
Breaking News LIVE: Delhi Reports 1,263 New Cases, 984 Recoveries In Last 24 Hours
COVID-19 | Delhi reported 1,263 new cases, 0 death, and 984 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Positivity Rate at 9.35%
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2022
Active cases 4,509 pic.twitter.com/9G7KUITdxR
Breaking News LIVE | ED Seizes Unaccounted Cash Worth Rs 11.50 Lakhs From Sanjay Raut's Residence: Report
The Enforcement Directorate has seized Rs 11.50 lakhs unaccounted cash from the residence of Sanjay Raut: Sources pic.twitter.com/xQktWfxuIh
— ANI (@ANI) July 31, 2022
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