India has allowed discounting of prolonged stay period for determining the residency status in relief for NRIs.

Earlier, such registrations/approvals were granted without any specific expiry period unless specifically withdrawn by concerned tax authority. Under the new law introduced by Finance Act 2020 and effective from June 1, 2020, all such registrations/ approvals would now be issued with an expiry period of 5 years.

In a notification issued Friday, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) allowed tax exemption to donations under Section 80 G of the Income Tax Act, on the grounds that the structure would be a “place of historic importance and a place of public worship”.

Thackeray said he was in constant touch with the Centre over the issue of running more trains to ferry migrant labourers, stranded due to the coronavirus-enforced lockdown, to their native places.

The new road is expected to help pilgrims visiting Kailash Mansarovar in Tibet as it is around 90 km from the Lipulekh pass. After inaugurating the road through video-conferencing, Singh said pilgrims going to Kailash Mansarovar will now be able to complete their journey in one week instead of up to three weeks.

Gandhi also called upon the government to immediately put money into the hands of the poor and provide a financial package to the industry to help revive the economy.

The SC asked special judge to control the proceedings in accordance with law so that inordinate delay that is beyond the time-frame is no longer breached.

Praveen Pardeshi was replaced by Iqbal Chahal in a major shake-up in the agency that is in charge of the city's COVID-19 response.

'In Mumbai the mortality rate was reaching a percentage of almost 8 plus in about April.' 'But now over last one month, we have come down.' 'We have drastically controlled mortality.' 'We are now about 3.9.'

If the precautions are not taken and guidelines are not followed properly, there can be chances of spike in cases, the government said.

'The government will have to provide something for migrant workers or 'Farmers will still survive because they will eat what they produce.' 'What will the rest of the people do? What will happen to them?'omething else like that or else you will see some huge uprising or unrest.'

As of Friday, Gujarat's COVID-19 count stood at 7,403 cases, of which 5,260 were from Ahmedabad district alone, while of the 449 deaths in the state, 343 were from the city.

Shah said rumours about his health conditions have been spread through social media.

Since the beginning of running the Shramik Special trains, Gujarat remained one of the top originating stations followed by Kerala.

Sukanya Verma raises a toast (he'd like that very much) to the magnificent Rishi Kapoor and his 25 essential performances.

'It will take me a while to process the meaning of the loss of a man who meant so much to me through my entire life,' says Aseem Chhabra.

Did you have a favourite song? Favourite movie? Share your Rishi Kapoor memory.

Juhi Chawla remembers her co-star Rishi Kapoor.

'With his going, my relationship with the Kapoor family has ended.'

'Rishi Kapoor was a complete original.' 'He dazzled the screen and stayed a livewire off it as well,' remembers Sukanya Verma.

Joginder Tuteja lists 10 of the actor's movies that you can watch on the OTT platform in India to relive his magic.

'This 100-minute film just doesn't entertain you for even 10 minutes,' complains Joginder Tuteja.

Lockdown life has forced everybody to stay indoors. But Bollywood celebrities are health conscious as ever ensuring they receive their daily dose of Vitamin D.

His sister has passed away. 'We were planning to reschedule the shoot according to his convenience, but he said, "No. The one thing I have learnt from my father is the show must go on".'

Some exciting news shows, some gripping sequels coming up.

Stars have been posting about people and experiences they have been missing during the six weeks-and-counting lockdown.

Sukanya Verma salutes most beloved Rishi Kapoor melodies.

Sukanya Verma lists many more Rishi Kapoor chartbusters.

What happened on the sets of Saagar. The role Irrfan desperately wanted to play. What Sayani Gupta is up to.

Sukanya Verma lists Chintu's memorable songs.

Time to look at intriguing flashback pix, posted by Bollywood folk.

Ranbir Kapoor and his father -- the late Rishi Kapoor -- shared a turbulent relationship.

The world will never forget the actor's charm and charisma. Or these five trademark staples that Sukanya Verma lists.

They were married for 40 years till Rishi Kapoor's death did them apart.