Datanomics: Submarine push highlights India's missed naval deadlines

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The Tamil Nadu Government has dropped the proposed Parandur Greenfield airport project. In a suo moto statement at the Assembly today, Chief Minister C.Joseph Vijay assured that the Government will drop the project as it was badly affecting the livelihood of the farmers and the villagers living in and around the area. He said that [...]

As retail onion prices surge 59 per cent year-on-year, the Centre has begun transporting bulk onion stocks through dedicated railway rakes – the 'Kanda Express' – from Nashik in Maharashtra to major consumption centres, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said on Monday. The move is aimed at boosting supplies and containing the seasonal rise in onion prices.

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On August 24, 2026, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would implement a significant increase in tariffs on cars, trucks, and steel, raising them to 50 per cent beginning January 1, 2027. This move follows unsuccessful negotiations with Canada regarding trade agreements and tariffs. The decision is part of the administration’s ongoing effort [...] The post US to Enforce Tariff Increase On Vehicles And Steel Starting January 1 appeared first on The CSR Journal .

TORONTO — Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday in an interview with The Associated Press that Ronald Reagan would be “throwing up” over President Donald Trump’s trade policies and threatened to cut off electricity and critical minerals to the United States if the escalating Canada-U.S. trade fight worsens. Ford said Trump ...

In the concluded financial year FY 2025-26, the company has earned a Profit Before Tax (PBT) of ₹1232.73 Crore against a Net Sales turnover of ₹3054.4 Crore

NEW DELHI The Centre has asked states and Union Territories to provide district-level administrative support and appoint nodal officers to accelerate the adoption of piped natural gas (PNG) for cooking and industrial use. Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal has written to state chief secretaries, asking them to coordinate with gas distributors and oil marketing companies to [...]

Bengal Tourism Minister, Shankar Ghosh, tourist amenity centres

New Delhi, August 24 (IANS) The Income Tax Department on Monday reminded taxpayers with business or professional income who are not subject to tax audit that August 31, 2026, is the deadline for filing their income tax returns for assessment year 2026-27.In a post on social media platform X, the department urged eligible taxpayers to file their returns on time and asked them to log in to the e-filing portal to complete the process ahead of the deadline."31st August 2026 is the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2026–27 for taxpayers with business or professional income who are not subject to audit," it said."Be the tax hero who files on time. Log in to the e-filing portal and file your return today," Income Tax added.The department said more than 2 crore ITR-3 and ITR-4 returns had been filed on the e-filing portal as of August 20, taking the total number of income tax returns filed for AY 2026-27 to over 6.5 crore.More than 5.9 crore ITR-1 and ITR-2 returns were filed by the July 31 deadline, the department said.“31st August 2026 is the due date for filing ITRs for AY 2026-27 for taxpayers with business or professional income who are not subject to audit,” the department said in a post on X, urging eligible taxpayers to file their returns on time.Taxpayers falling under the non-audit category can file the applicable return form depending on their nature and source of income. These include ITR-3, ITR-4, ITR-5 and ITR-7.ITR-3 is applicable to individuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) having income from a proprietary business or profession. ITR-4 is a simpler return form intended for certain small and medium taxpayers who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions.ITR-5 is applicable to entities such as firms, Limited Liability Partnerships and cooperative societies, while ITR-7 is used by trusts, charitable institutions and other entities required to file returns under specified provisions of the Income Tax Act.The department has been encouraging taxpayers to complete their filings within the prescribed deadlines to avoid last-minute congestion on the e-filing portal and potential consequences associated with delayed filing.

Banerjee said he had a very positive experience at the school.

On August 24, 2026, student activist Devendra Nath Mahto commenced a significant tour across 24 districts in Jharkhand, beginning from Ramgarh. This initiative aims to engage the youth and advocate for extensive reforms in recruitment examinations within the state. Mahto’s campaign comes in response to widespread concerns regarding the integrity of recruitment processes and emphasizes [...] The post No Rigging, No Paper Leaks: Devendra Nath Mahto Launches 24-District Tour in Jharkhand appeared first on The CSR Journal .

Akshay Kumar is set to explore a new genre with ‘Samuk’, an ambitious alien-themed survival-action thriller directed by Kanishk Varma. The film has begun shooting with an international creature and stunt team, aiming to become one of India’s biggest theatrical genre spectacles.

The US is planning to propose a $103,265 H-1B visa fee, along with possible changes to F-1 OPT and the H-1B grace period. The post US plans proposed $103,265 H-1B fee hike, Indians among those affected appeared first on APN News .

In the past, the Jaintias were all grouped together under a single Kingdom. They were the first among the hill people of Northeast India... The post From Political Obscurity To Birth Of Jaintia Hills Autonomous Council appeared first on Hill Post .

Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma reviewed major infrastructure projects across the state at a Mi-PRAGATI meeting on August 24. The review focused on monsoon delays, pending compensation claims and timelines for key state projects.