Non-disclosure of foreign assets in an ITR, discrepancies between reported income and taxes paid, and failure to e-verify a filed return are among the mistakes that can trigger a defective return notice. Claiming false or incorrect tax deductions and failing to disclose capital gains can also lead to such a notice. Taxpayers get 15 days to rectify the defects.

Salaried employees can claim Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) for up to two journeys to destinations within India during a block of four calendar years. Both claims may be made in the same year. It is limited to travel fare and doesn't cover hotel stays, food, sightseeing, shopping etc. LTA exemption is available only under the old tax regime.

Thousands of migrants crossed into Spain's Ceuta from Morocco on Thursday. Spain remains one of the main gateways into Europe for migrants. The surge may have been triggered by Supreme Court ruling preventing some intercepted migrants from being returned to Morocco. The criminal trafficking network exploited this ruling to send migrants via sea, Reuters reported, citing a government spokesperson.

Shehzad Poonawalla, who has reportedly resigned from BJP, served as the party's national spokesperson and has been a prominent television panellist. He's a trained lawyer and civil rights activist. He began his political career with Congress in 2008. In 2017, he alleged Congress presidential election was "rigged" to ensure Rahul Gandhi's elevation and left the party. Subsequently, he joined BJP.

Thousands of students and aspirants are protesting in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams. Protesters claimed the 14th JPSC Combined Civil Services Preliminary Exam results lacked transparency and alleged corruption in both commissions. They demand CM Hemant Soren's resignation, cancellation of 14th preliminary exam, and a CBI probe into the alleged malpractices.

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.

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.

Several women across UK reported having two periods within the same month in June, with health experts linking the country's intense heatwaves as a possible factor. They explained that heat-related stress on the body can temporarily affect the delicate hormonal balance that regulates menstruation. Reportedly, over 2,700 people died in England and Wales during the heatwaves in May and June.

RBI is planning a pilot test of ₹10 and ₹20 polymer banknotes (plastic) that are more resistant to dirt, moisture and tearing, which could extend to higher denominations if successful, Moneycontrol reported. The choice of ₹10 and ₹20 notes is reportedly because they have limited financial impact, are largely distributed via banks not ATMs and are more frequently handled.

Noida Authority said it'll begin land acquisition for New Noida project, also known as Dadri-Noida-Ghaziabad Investment Region (DNGIR), next week, HT reported. Spread across 209.11 sq km, the project will cover 84 villages—63 in Bulandshahr and 21 in Gautam Buddha Nagar. The project includes two industrial areas and three development zones. Land under the Northern zone will mainly be residential.