India Issues New Design Guidelines to Improve Safety on High-Speed National Highways

ITAT defends retired man who deposited Rs 1.33 crore without filing ITR

A retired individual deposited Rs 1.33 crore in his bank account but did not file an Income Tax Return for the relevant assessment year. The Income Tax Department, lacking details of his earnings for that period, issued a notice scrutinising the deposits. The case was subsequently brought before the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) for adjudication. The ITAT examined the matter and delivered a ruling addressing whether the tax department's action against the retired individual was justified.

UK to Launch Dedicated Courts for Rape and Sexual Offence Cases

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the creation of specialised courts exclusively for rape and serious sexual offence cases. The move aims to speed up convictions and clear the significant backlog of such cases in the justice system. Court personnel will undergo dedicated training to handle these sensitive proceedings appropriately. Victims will be assigned a single point of contact to support them throughout the legal process. The initiative is part of the government's broader commitment to tackling violence against women.

Finance Ministry Urges Bank Unions to Drop Sept 28-30 Strike, Opt for Dialogue

The Indian finance ministry has called on bank employee unions to resolve their grievances through dialogue rather than proceeding with a planned strike. Bank unions have scheduled a three-day nationwide work stoppage from September 28 to 30. Key union demands include the introduction of a five-day banking week and the rollback of the Performance Linked Incentive scheme. The government stated that most concerns have already been addressed and that remaining issues are under active consideration. Banks have begun preparing for possible service disruptions and are encouraging customers to rely on digital banking channels during the period.

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