UK to become 'defence industrial superpower', finance minister says

Income Tax Department had extended the deadline to file ITR for FY 2024-25 to September 15 from July 31. (AI image) ITR Filing FY 2024-25: The Income Tax Department has activated its website incometax.gov.in for filing income tax returns using ITR-1 and ITR-4 forms. Eligible individuals can now submit their ITR via the e-filing portal for FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26). Currently, only ITR-1 and ITR-4 submissions are available online, whilst those needing to submit ITR-2...

Andy Flower holds the trophy as RCB celebrate historic IPL win. (Pic credit: IPL) TimesofIndia.com in Ahmedabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower acknowledged that the one-week suspension of IPL 2025, termed ‘Operation Sindoor,’ ultimately benefited the team, allowing key players like captain Rajat Patidar and leading wicket-taker Josh Hazlewood to recover from injuries. Flower praised Patidar's leadership in his debut season and highlighted the calmness he exhibited under pressure, despite missing other...

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured their first IPL title by defeating Punjab Kings in a nail-biting final, led by skipper Rajat Patidar. Celebrations erupted in Bengaluru, particularly at SVP Chowk, but turned chaotic as police employed lathi charges to control the jubilant crowds, resulting in widespread condemnation of their excessive force. Despite the police intervention, fans continued to celebrate, marking a historic moment for RCB after 18 seasons, with a title parade planned for Wednesday....

Summary General Anil Chauhan disclosed that Pakistan's 'Operation Sindoor,' aimed at debilitating India within 48 hours on May 10th, failed within just eight hours. India's advanced capabilities in networked air defense, AI-driven analysis, and non-contact warfare, including cyber and electromagnetic domains, compelled Pakistan to pursue de-escalation talks after their multi-faceted attacks proved ineffective. Additionally, India effectively linked terrorism to water issues and revised military operational boundaries in response to the situation. Full Article

AAP has officially disengaged from the INDIA bloc, asserting that the coalition was solely formed for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections and alleging a secret alliance between BJP and Congress. AAP's Anurag Dhanda criticized the two major parties for their collusion, claiming it undermines basic public services, and emphasized that AAP would independently contest upcoming elections while still supporting opposition positions in Parliament. The party's previous alliance with Congress has been marked by tensions and...

Aakash Educational Services Ltd (AESL) has approached the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Bengaluru to dismiss Byju's petition and to include consultancy firm Ernst & Young (EY) and partner Ajay Shah in the proceedings, citing a conflict of interest due to EY's prior advisory roles in contested transactions. AESL alleges that the Resolution Professional (RP), Shailendra Ajmera, is compromised due to his affiliation with EY and failed to disclose relevant associations. EY has refuted...