Why is July 31 not the deadline for all taxpayers?
For most people, or those who file ITR-1 or ITR-2, the deadline is July 31. However, people who don't get their accounts audited, like freelancers, consultants, professionals and small business owners, have August 31 as their due date. These are individuals who file ITR-3 or ITR-4. Meanwhile, those whose accounts have to be audited have an October 31 deadline.
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04:32 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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For most people, or those who file ITR-1 or ITR-2, the deadline is July 31. However, people who don't get their accounts audited, like freelancers, consultants, professionals and small business owners, have August 31 as their due date. These are individuals who file ITR-3 or ITR-4. Meanwhile, those whose accounts have to be audited have an October 31 deadline.
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Satellite pics show 12 Chinese stealth fighter jets facing India
Satellite pictures captured by Vantor showing at least 12 stealth jets facing India at China's Damxung and Hotan airbases have been shared by NDTV. Hotan base lies 389 km to the northeast of Leh and 245 km to the northeast of IAF airfield at Daulat Beg Oldie in Ladakh. Damxung airbase lies 344 km northwest of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
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06:11 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Satellite pictures captured by Vantor showing at least 12 stealth jets facing India at China's Damxung and Hotan airbases have been shared by NDTV. Hotan base lies 389 km to the northeast of Leh and 245 km to the northeast of IAF airfield at Daulat Beg Oldie in Ladakh. Damxung airbase lies 344 km northwest of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
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Rat appears to steal gold & diamond jewellery worth ₹10 lakh in Karnataka
CCTV footage showing a rat appearing to steal gold and diamond jewellery worth around ₹10 lakh at a shop in Karnataka's Tumakuru has surfaced online. The ornaments, which were recovered, were found in the rat's burrow. The shop staff made the discovery after they checked the footage, as there were no signs of a break-in or theft.
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06:20 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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CCTV footage showing a rat appearing to steal gold and diamond jewellery worth around ₹10 lakh at a shop in Karnataka's Tumakuru has surfaced online. The ornaments, which were recovered, were found in the rat's burrow. The shop staff made the discovery after they checked the footage, as there were no signs of a break-in or theft.
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Who is Vidyutjihva, played by Vivek Oberoi, in 'Ramayana'?
Actor Vivek Oberoi plays the role of Vidyutjihva in the film 'Ramayana', which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Vidyutjihva was the husband of Ravana's sister, Shurpanakha, and belonged to the demon clan. According to some epic texts, Vidyutjihva and Shurpanakha's wedding was not approved by Ravana, and the two men fought a battle, which led to the killing of Vidyutjihva.
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06:44 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Actor Vivek Oberoi plays the role of Vidyutjihva in the film 'Ramayana', which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Vidyutjihva was the husband of Ravana's sister, Shurpanakha, and belonged to the demon clan. According to some epic texts, Vidyutjihva and Shurpanakha's wedding was not approved by Ravana, and the two men fought a battle, which led to the killing of Vidyutjihva.
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Israel strikes mosque in Gaza, claims Hamas used it for arms storage
The Israeli military said it had struck a mosque in Gaza, claiming it was being used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility. "Over the past week, IDF struck and dismantled several Hamas weapons storage facilities in central and northern Gaza Strip," it said. "One of the storage facilities had been established inside a mosque in northern Gaza," it added.
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06:42 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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The Israeli military said it had struck a mosque in Gaza, claiming it was being used by Hamas as a weapons storage facility. "Over the past week, IDF struck and dismantled several Hamas weapons storage facilities in central and northern Gaza Strip," it said. "One of the storage facilities had been established inside a mosque in northern Gaza," it added.
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Wreaths placed outside S Korea's Parliament as market crashes
Amid South Korea's stock market crashing by nearly 40% in a month, protesters placed condolence wreaths outside the National Assembly, accusing regulators of "slaughtering retail investors". Another wreath ribbon read, "Wait till payback time, I will repay next time I vote". Erasing $2 trillion in market value, the chip-led sell-off prompted an official apology from Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol.
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06:49 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Amid South Korea's stock market crashing by nearly 40% in a month, protesters placed condolence wreaths outside the National Assembly, accusing regulators of "slaughtering retail investors". Another wreath ribbon read, "Wait till payback time, I will repay next time I vote". Erasing $2 trillion in market value, the chip-led sell-off prompted an official apology from Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol.
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Christ School bars students from applying tilak, bindi or mehendi in J&K; protest erupts
Several Hindu organisations, including Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, staged a protest outside Christ School in J&K's Digwar over allegations that the school barred students from applying tilak, bindi or mehendi on campus. The organisations called it an insult to Hindu religious sentiments. The school principal Sujith Mathew apologised after the uproar.
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07:12 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Several Hindu organisations, including Sanatan Dharam Sabha, Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal, staged a protest outside Christ School in J&K's Digwar over allegations that the school barred students from applying tilak, bindi or mehendi on campus. The organisations called it an insult to Hindu religious sentiments. The school principal Sujith Mathew apologised after the uproar.
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200+ academicians slam Priyanka for calling IIT Madras chief 'gaumutra expert'
An open letter signed by over 200 academicians criticised Congress' Priyanka Gandhi for referring to IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti as "gaumutra expert" during debate on anti-paper leak Bill. "To dismiss a scholar through a label rather than engage with substance of his views risks undermining the...scientific temper that our Constitution calls upon every citizen to develop," open letter stated.
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07:08 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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An open letter signed by over 200 academicians criticised Congress' Priyanka Gandhi for referring to IIT Madras Director V Kamakoti as "gaumutra expert" during debate on anti-paper leak Bill. "To dismiss a scholar through a label rather than engage with substance of his views risks undermining the...scientific temper that our Constitution calls upon every citizen to develop," open letter stated.
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What is the 3-6-9 rule for building emergency fund?
The 3-6-9 rule helps determine how much emergency savings a person needs. Keep three-month fund if a person is single, has no dependants, and a stable job, Zee Business reported. Save six months' expenses if individual supports a family, has children, or EMIs. Build fund covering at least nine months' expenses if a person is self-employed or has irregular income.
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07:00 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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The 3-6-9 rule helps determine how much emergency savings a person needs. Keep three-month fund if a person is single, has no dependants, and a stable job, Zee Business reported. Save six months' expenses if individual supports a family, has children, or EMIs. Build fund covering at least nine months' expenses if a person is self-employed or has irregular income.
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Big 4's PwC published reports on AI containing AI hallucinations, errors: Report
PwC, one of the Big 4 global accounting and consulting firms, published reports on AI and technology which contained hallucinations, fabricated claims and other errors generated via AI, a study by GPTZero found. The reports were by PwC Middle East. The issues flagged by the study include links to non-existent web pages, one source pointing to a teenager's blog, etc.
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07:27 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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PwC, one of the Big 4 global accounting and consulting firms, published reports on AI and technology which contained hallucinations, fabricated claims and other errors generated via AI, a study by GPTZero found. The reports were by PwC Middle East. The issues flagged by the study include links to non-existent web pages, one source pointing to a teenager's blog, etc.
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07:27 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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US government map of Africa mislabels every country at global conference
A US government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference in Brazil. The image of the map included in the presentation contained an artificial intelligence watermark. US State Department said it took "full responsibility" for the confusion, saying a team member produced it and hastily changed the slide deck before the event.
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07:27 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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A US government map of Africa mislabeled every country during a State Department presentation at a global conference in Brazil. The image of the map included in the presentation contained an artificial intelligence watermark. US State Department said it took "full responsibility" for the confusion, saying a team member produced it and hastily changed the slide deck before the event.
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96 yrs since Uruguay beat Argentina to win 1st-ever FIFA World Cup
The first-ever FIFA World Cup final took place between Uruguay and Argentina in Uruguay's capital Montevideo on 30 July 1930. Uruguay, who were trailing 2-1 at halftime, made a comeback to defeat Argentina 4-2 in the final. Uruguay manager Alberto Suppici, who was 31 then, still holds the record for being youngest coach of a FIFA World Cup winning team.
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07:23 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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The first-ever FIFA World Cup final took place between Uruguay and Argentina in Uruguay's capital Montevideo on 30 July 1930. Uruguay, who were trailing 2-1 at halftime, made a comeback to defeat Argentina 4-2 in the final. Uruguay manager Alberto Suppici, who was 31 then, still holds the record for being youngest coach of a FIFA World Cup winning team.
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Never made any noise & kept giving his best: Sehwag on Rahane
Former India opener Virender Sehwag extended wishes to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket. Calling Rahane "underrated", he said, "The man who led India to its greatest ever overseas Test series win," referencing Rahane's 112(223) against Australia in BGT 2020-21. Calm, solid. [Never made any noise, and just kept giving his best]," Sehwag added.
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07:43 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Former India opener Virender Sehwag extended wishes to Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket. Calling Rahane "underrated", he said, "The man who led India to its greatest ever overseas Test series win," referencing Rahane's 112(223) against Australia in BGT 2020-21. Calm, solid. [Never made any noise, and just kept giving his best]," Sehwag added.
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Who is Namit Malhotra, producer behind Ranbir-starrer 'Ramayana'?
'Ramayana' producer Namit Malhotra is the son of producer Naresh Malhotra and grandson of cinematographer MN Malhotra. He began his first company, Video Workshop, in the 1990s and merged it with his father's firm to create Prime Focus. In 2014, Prime Focus merged with a VFX studio, Double Negative, to create DNEG, which has won eight Oscars in 10 years.
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07:39 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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'Ramayana' producer Namit Malhotra is the son of producer Naresh Malhotra and grandson of cinematographer MN Malhotra. He began his first company, Video Workshop, in the 1990s and merged it with his father's firm to create Prime Focus. In 2014, Prime Focus merged with a VFX studio, Double Negative, to create DNEG, which has won eight Oscars in 10 years.
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You showed composure isn't opposite of aggression: Tendulkar on Rahane
Extending wishes to Ajinkya Rahane, Sachin Tendulkar said, "The first time we batted together for Mumbai, I saw someone who never chased moments." He added, "They came to you because you were willing to do the hard yards for the team...You showed that composure isn't the opposite of aggression. It's often what gives a team the confidence to be fearless."
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07:58 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Extending wishes to Ajinkya Rahane, Sachin Tendulkar said, "The first time we batted together for Mumbai, I saw someone who never chased moments." He added, "They came to you because you were willing to do the hard yards for the team...You showed that composure isn't the opposite of aggression. It's often what gives a team the confidence to be fearless."
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Heavy rainfall warning issued for Ahmedabad & central Gujarat till Aug 2
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts forecasting extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in central Gujarat districts of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and other regions till August 2. Schools and colleges in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand and Kheda will be closed on Friday (July 31). District administrations have invoked emergency powers for safety measures.
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07:50 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued red and orange alerts forecasting extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in central Gujarat districts of Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat and other regions till August 2. Schools and colleges in Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Anand and Kheda will be closed on Friday (July 31). District administrations have invoked emergency powers for safety measures.
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Woman who abused PM Modi at CJP protest booked
An FIR has been filed against a woman in Noida for allegedly abusing PM Narendra Modi during CJP protest in New Delhi. The FIR identifies the woman as Ruchika Singh. "This act not only undermines the dignity of the constitutional office it holds, but also represents a deliberate attempt to spread hatred and disrupt public peace," said the complainant.
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07:50 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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An FIR has been filed against a woman in Noida for allegedly abusing PM Narendra Modi during CJP protest in New Delhi. The FIR identifies the woman as Ruchika Singh. "This act not only undermines the dignity of the constitutional office it holds, but also represents a deliberate attempt to spread hatred and disrupt public peace," said the complainant.
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Railways fined for mental harassment after 2 RAC passengers made to share blanket
A Delhi consumer commission has fined Indian Railways ₹25,000 for failing to provide separate blankets to two unrelated passengers travelling on RAC tickets. One of the passengers had filed a complaint, alleging mental harassment and physical inconvenience. According to a 2009 government circular, a blanket and bedsheet may be given to RAC passengers as bedroll charges are included in fare.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:11 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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A Delhi consumer commission has fined Indian Railways ₹25,000 for failing to provide separate blankets to two unrelated passengers travelling on RAC tickets. One of the passengers had filed a complaint, alleging mental harassment and physical inconvenience. According to a 2009 government circular, a blanket and bedsheet may be given to RAC passengers as bedroll charges are included in fare.
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Insurer not liable to pay compensation for accidents if driver's licence invalid: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies aren't liable to pay compensation in road accident cases if the vehicle was driven without a valid driving licence. The court said the driver, vehicle owner, or both may have to bear the compensation. It also urged authorities to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on the importance of holding valid driving licences.
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08:05 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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The Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies aren't liable to pay compensation in road accident cases if the vehicle was driven without a valid driving licence. The court said the driver, vehicle owner, or both may have to bear the compensation. It also urged authorities to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on the importance of holding valid driving licences.
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E20 doesn't damage vehicle, only cuts fuel efficiency in older cars: Gadkari to Parliament
Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha that E20 fuel doesn't damage a car or affect its engine durability, startability, corrosion resistance and material compatibility under prescribed standards. "Legacy vehicles don't exhibit variation in performance or abnormal wear and tear due to E20," Gadkari said. He noted that E20 reduces old E10-compliant vehicles' mileage by 2-6%.
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News By: Bhawana Chaudhary
08:29 pm Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Lok Sabha that E20 fuel doesn't damage a car or affect its engine durability, startability, corrosion resistance and material compatibility under prescribed standards. "Legacy vehicles don't exhibit variation in performance or abnormal wear and tear due to E20," Gadkari said. He noted that E20 reduces old E10-compliant vehicles' mileage by 2-6%.
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