The Supreme Court Monday directed the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to provide the top court with the correct answer of the Physics question. A three-member expert committee from IIT-Delhi will be tasked with stating which option of the Physics question is scientifically correct. The bench comprising Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra passed this order on July 22 while hearing over 40 petitions related to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test, Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024, which has faced allegations relating to paper leak,…
Month: July 2024
Delhi HC Revises Retrospective GSTIN Cancellation Due to Lack of Reasoning for Late GST Returns
The retrospective cancellation of GST registration has been amended by the Delhi High Court on failure to file the timely returns mentioning an absence of reasoning in the impugned order. The applicant, M/S Feron Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., a company in trading medicaments, centrifuges, and allied products, was registered under the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 (CGST Act). The applicant contested the Show Cause Notice (SCN) on 09.03.2021, and the subsequent order on 28.12.2021, which retrospectively cancelled the GST registration of the company from 02.07.2017. Mainly the applicant…
‘The act of sex I didn’t have to explain, they were already PhDs’
In a society where discussions about sex and sexuality often remain taboo, Sushmita Sen has sparked a crucial conversation about the importance of sex education for children. In the first episode of actor Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast, the former Miss Universe reveals how her mother talked to her about sex when she was young. “My mum had these conversations even then, it was the early 90s, so when I was 14 or 15 I think. She started to talk to me about it and we had a very open conversation. So,…
TDS U/S 195 Can’t be Deducted on Payments Made to Overseas Firms for Services Rendered Abroad
When the taxpayer’s company has used the company’s services outside India and payment has been made outside India, the taxpayer company shall not be obligated to deduct tax at source u/s 195, New Delhi ITAT ruled. Under Section 195 of the Income Tax Act, TDS should be deducted at the time of credit or payment on specific payments made to non-residents, and it applies to interest, royalty, fees for technical services, and other sums levied to tax in India. The Bench of B.R.R. Kumar (Accountant Member) and Sudhir Kumar (Judicial…
Can wearing contact lenses lead to corneal damage?
Television actor Jasmin Bhasin recently experienced a frightening eye injury that has left her fans worried. In an interview with Bombay Times, she said, “I was in Delhi for an event on July 17, for which I was preparing. I don’t know what exactly went wrong with my lens, but after wearing it, my eyes started hurting, and the pain gradually intensified.” Despite the discomfort, she pushed through her work commitments before seeking medical help. “I wanted to see a doctor, but due to work commitments, I decided to participate…
CSIR NET 2024: Admit card released at csirnet.nta.ac.in | Education News
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued the revised admit cards for the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR UGC NET) 2024 for the June session. Students can download their admit cards from the official website — csirnet.nta.ac.in. The examination for the CSIR NET was cancelled amid news over paper leaks of NEET UG 2024 and UGC NET 2024. About 2 lakh candidates were expected to appear for CSIR-UGC NET from June 25 to 27. In its official notice posted in the public…
Tax Audit (sec 44AB) limit for Businesses is 1 Crore or 2 Crore in FY 2018-19 / AY 2019-20? Here is the answer
What is Audit ? Audit means an inspection of books of accounts by some officials or some specified persons for the purpose of establishing the fact that the accounting records present a true and fair view. Types of Audit There are two types of audit, namely Statutory audit and Tax audit. What is Statutory Audit ? Statutory audit is a compulsory audit for a Company governed by Companies Act, a Trust governed by Trust Act, Bank by RBI Act etc. by an external auditor to examine full accounting records of…
Delay by Megha Engg consortium: MSRTC receives 20 of 1,700 e-buses in 8 months | Mumbai News
The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), which awarded one of the world’s largest e-bus supply contracts for 5,150 electric buses in July 2023, has received just 20 buses from Olectra Green Tech Limited and Evey Trans Private Limited — subsidiaries of Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited (MEIL), with which it had entered an agreement for supply of electric buses. This represents less than two per cent of the total fleet expected to be received by the MSRTC over the past eight months. The company was supposed to supply 215…
Poor infrastructure of Panchkula’s Civil Hospital adding to patients’ woes | Chandigarh News
A visit to the Sector 6 Civil Hospital in Panchkula on Sunday revealed deplorable conditions, highlighting the hospital’s struggles with overcrowding and maintenance. As The Indian Express correspondents entered the hospital, an unpleasant odour filled the air. Scores of patients, including men, women, and children, were seen lying on the floor, awaiting treatment. Long queues snaked through the corridors, with many patients forced to wait for hours. Some blocks were air-conditioned, while others had to endure the intense heat of summer with only fans offering some relief. As some time…
Revamp in store for Civil Lines to Kashmere Gate Ring Road stretch | Delhi News
A key section of the Ring Road, stretching from Civil Lines-Metcalf Road to Kashmere Gate ISBT, is all set to undergo a revamp, officials said. Besides, beautification of sidewalks on both sides of the road would be carried out, they added. The stretch, which is about 4.5-km long, connects North Delhi with Central Delhi starting from Chandgi Ram Akhara to Nigambodh Ghat, near Kashmere Gate ISBT. According to senior Public Works Department (PWD) officials, the stretch is due for repair and strengthening. “It is one of the key Ring Road…