ITR filing FY 2025-26: Top 10 mistakes taxpayers should avoid for income tax returns online filing – checklist

ITR filing FY 2025-26: Top 10 mistakes taxpayers should avoid for income tax returns online filing – checklist

Selecting an incorrect ITR form can result in the return being treated as defective. (AI image) ITR filing: Which is the correct tax return form for you? ITR-1 to ITR-7 eligibility explainedITR filing FY 2025-26: Filing your income tax return can seem to be a daunting task. This annual exercise should be completed with extreme…

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Allahabad University BA, BEd admissions 2026 start at alldunivcuet.samarth.edu.in: Direct link apply here

Allahabad University BA, BEd admissions 2026 start at alldunivcuet.samarth.edu.in: Direct link apply here

The University of Allahabad has begun BA and BEd admissions for the 2026 academic session. Candidates can apply through the Samarth portal until July 15 by completing registration, profile updation, programme selection and fee payment. The university has also allowed applications for multiple programmes with separate registration fees. Allahabad University BA, BEd admissions 2026: The…

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Inside Mrunal Thakur’s Mumbai house: Tour the stunning ‘jodi’ flat with high-rise balcony, Kashmiri carpets and minimalist mandir

Inside Mrunal Thakur’s Mumbai house: Tour the stunning ‘jodi’ flat with high-rise balcony, Kashmiri carpets and minimalist mandir

Mrunal Thakur’s Andheri West “jodi” flat blends English elegance with Indian warmth. Highlights include a Kashmiri-carpeted living room, a boho-gypsy master bedroom, a serene mandir corner, marble bathrooms, a modular kitchen, and a skyline-view balcony. The home also features a yoga corner, gym, and styling area supporting her wellness and career. From her remarkable transition…

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TS EAMCET 2026 phase 1 mock allotment result out at tgeapcet.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

TS EAMCET 2026 phase 1 mock allotment result out at tgeapcet.nic.in: Direct link to download scorecards here

The TS EAMCET (TG EAPCET) 2026 Phase 1 Mock Seat Allotment Result has been released, giving candidates an opportunity to review their tentative college and branch allocation based on their rank and preferences. Applicants can now edit their web options before the final seat allotment, making this a crucial stage in the Telangana engineering admissions…

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Kate Middleton completes brutal mountain climbing challenge with Prince William and kids by her side

Kate Middleton completes brutal mountain climbing challenge with Prince William and kids by her side

Kate Middleton shared rare family photos with her husband, Prince William, as well as her parents, brother, and children. (Instagram) The Princess of Wales recently took to her social media account to share an amazing feat. She revealed that she recently completed a mountain climbing challenge, all thanks to her children’s and family’s support. Along…

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Psychology says keeping your childhood books isn’t just nostalgia; Here are 5 reasons why

Psychology says keeping your childhood books isn’t just nostalgia; Here are 5 reasons why

According to research on ‘autobiographical memory’ and ‘narrative identity’, meaningful personal objects help people preserve a sense of self across different stages of life. Psychologist ‘Dr. Dan P. McAdams’, whose work focuses on narrative identity, explains that people naturally build their identity by connecting important life experiences into an ongoing life story. Similarly, developmental psychologists…

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World’s oldest mummies are not Egyptian: Meet the Chinchorro people who preserved the dead 2,000 years earlier | World News

World’s oldest mummies are not Egyptian: Meet the Chinchorro people who preserved the dead 2,000 years earlier | World News

For most people, the word mummy immediately conjures images of ancient Egypt, gilded pharaohs and elaborate tombs along the Nile. Yet archaeology tells a very different story. Nearly 2,000 years before Egyptians perfected embalming, a community of marine hunter-gatherers living on Chile’s arid Pacific coast had already developed the world’s earliest known tradition of artificial…

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Kerala Polytechnic round 2 seat allotment 2026 out at polyadmission.org: Direct link to download here

Kerala Polytechnic round 2 seat allotment 2026 out at polyadmission.org: Direct link to download here

Kerala Polytechnic round 2 seat allotment 2026 out The Department of Technical Education (DTE), Kerala has announced the Kerala Polytechnic Admission 2026 second round seat allotment result. Candidates who took part in the admission process can now check their allotment status by visiting the official website, polyadmission.org.To access the allotment result, candidates need to log…

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Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha to reunite after ‘Fukrey’ for new situational comedy | Hindi Movie News

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha to reunite after ‘Fukrey’ for new situational comedy | Hindi Movie News

Ali Fazal and Richa Chadha, previously seen in ‘Fukrey’, are reuniting for a new untitled comedy directed by Shashie Vermaa, also starring Kumud Mishra. Set in Delhi, the film follows a middle-class couple and blends humor with social commentary. Filming is expected to start in late 2026. It marks their first on-screen pairing. Ali Fazal…

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Japan confirms ₹500 visa fee for Indians even after massive global fee hike; here’s how Indians can apply and who is eligible

Japan confirms ₹500 visa fee for Indians even after massive global fee hike; here’s how Indians can apply and who is eligible

Good news for Indian travellers planning a trip to Japan. Earlier this month, Japan confirmed a global visa fee hike applicable from July 1, 2026. However, Indian passport holders will continue to pay just ₹500 for both single-entry and multiple-entry visas, as per the Embassy of Japan in India. The move preserves a long-standing concessional…

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VB-G RAM G__ India’s new rural jobs scheme promises more work but shifts burden to states (PTI image) The Centre’s newly launched Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), could improve rural incomes through higher wages and increased employment guarantees.However, its long-term success may be constrained by the significantly higher financial burden placed on state governments, according to a report by Systematix Research.Higher wages, more work daysThe report noted that the revamped scheme increases the annual employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days and raises the average daily wage by nearly 10 per cent, from Rs 299 to Rs 327.These changes are expected to strengthen rural purchasing power and support consumer demand at a time when rural wages and incomes have remained under pressure.Funding shift raises concernsDespite the enhanced benefits, the report cautioned that the scheme’s new funding structure could limit its effectiveness.Unlike MGNREGA, where the Centre bore the bulk of the expenditure, the new scheme follows a 60:40 Centre-state cost-sharing model for most states.According to the report, this marks a fundamental shift from an open-ended funding model to one with centrally capped allocations.States face four-fold increase in spendingSystematix Research estimated that state governments may have to spend around Rs 35,300 crore in FY27, compared with about Rs 8,690 crore in FY26 under the previous scheme.”The overall burden on states in funding VB-G RAM G could rise by four to five times their contribution under the outgoing MGNREGA scheme,” the report said.It warned that fiscally constrained states may have to increase revenue spending, reduce capital expenditure or cut back on other welfare schemes to meet the additional financial commitments.Implementation will be keyThe report also noted that higher wages and longer employment guarantees alone may not significantly improve rural demand if implementation is hampered by funding shortages or declining employment trends.While the scheme aims to create durable rural infrastructure and improve accountability, the report concluded that its impact on the rural economy will ultimately depend on how effectively states manage the higher funding requirements and implement the programme in the years ahead.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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VB-G RAM G__ India’s new rural jobs scheme promises more work but shifts burden to states (PTI image) The Centre’s newly launched Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), could improve rural incomes through higher wages and increased employment guarantees.However, its long-term success may be constrained by the significantly higher financial burden placed on state governments, according to a report by Systematix Research.Higher wages, more work daysThe report noted that the revamped scheme increases the annual employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days and raises the average daily wage by nearly 10 per cent, from Rs 299 to Rs 327.These changes are expected to strengthen rural purchasing power and support consumer demand at a time when rural wages and incomes have remained under pressure.Funding shift raises concernsDespite the enhanced benefits, the report cautioned that the scheme’s new funding structure could limit its effectiveness.Unlike MGNREGA, where the Centre bore the bulk of the expenditure, the new scheme follows a 60:40 Centre-state cost-sharing model for most states.According to the report, this marks a fundamental shift from an open-ended funding model to one with centrally capped allocations.States face four-fold increase in spendingSystematix Research estimated that state governments may have to spend around Rs 35,300 crore in FY27, compared with about Rs 8,690 crore in FY26 under the previous scheme.”The overall burden on states in funding VB-G RAM G could rise by four to five times their contribution under the outgoing MGNREGA scheme,” the report said.It warned that fiscally constrained states may have to increase revenue spending, reduce capital expenditure or cut back on other welfare schemes to meet the additional financial commitments.Implementation will be keyThe report also noted that higher wages and longer employment guarantees alone may not significantly improve rural demand if implementation is hampered by funding shortages or declining employment trends.While the scheme aims to create durable rural infrastructure and improve accountability, the report concluded that its impact on the rural economy will ultimately depend on how effectively states manage the higher funding requirements and implement the programme in the years ahead.Get the latest India news and live updates. 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VB-G RAM G__ India’s new rural jobs scheme promises more work but shifts burden to states (PTI image) The Centre’s newly launched Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G), which replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), could improve rural incomes through higher wages and increased employment guarantees.However,…

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Jul 06, 2026, 13:05 IST

Jul 06, 2026, 13:05 IST

England head coach Thomas Tuchel reacts after the World Cup Round of 16 match against Mexico. (AP Photo) England head coach Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to overturn Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension, joking that captain Harry Kane might have to call US President Donald Trump in an attempt to reverse Jarell Quansah’s red…

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IIIT-Bangalore student bags Rs 1.5 crore package; 316 graduate at 26th convocation

IIIT-Bangalore student bags Rs 1.5 crore package; 316 graduate at 26th convocation

316 students graduate at IIIT-Bangalore’s 26th convocation An Integrated M.Tech. student of the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore (IIIT-Bangalore) has secured a record annual package of Rs 1.5 crore, the highest among the graduating Class of 2026. Two other students from the institute received offers worth Rs 1.3 crore each, with over 22 students…

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