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6 things salaried taxpayers want from Budget 2024: Hike in standard deduction, HRA exemption, work from home benefits and more
Budget 2024 expectations: The upcoming budget is expected to address salary taxation to benefit salaried individuals and boost the economy. Taxpayers expect revisions in areas like standard deduction, tax slabs, and HRA limits to ease their burden and encourage spending. Here are some of the key changes that salaried taxpayers want from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2024.
Gurugram Horror: Teen neighbour kills 9-year-old girl; sexually abuses before using camphor to burn the body
A teenager, accused of murdering his 9-year-old neighbor, confessed to sexually assaulting her before strangling and burning her body. The boy's actions were reportedly driven by a gambling debt. The case is set to be heard by the Juvenile Justice Board on July 17.
Experion Developers buys Gurugram plot for Rs 400 crore
The wholly owned Indian subsidiary of Singapore's Experion Holdings Pte Ltd had in the last one-and-a-half years acquired five plots worth Rs 2,100 crore, mainly in Gurugram, where it is in the process of launching new projects.
How an IT professional took revenge against his manager's 'No Work From Home' policy
An IT professional, frustrated with his company's strict 'no work from home' policy, deleted Microsoft Teams and email from his phone to ensure he was unreachable after office hours. This defiant move garnered widespread support online after a screenshot of his Reddit post went viral. Many applauded his stance, highlighting the benefits of remote work and the importance of maintaining work-life balance.
Sarkari babus don't be late to office or you'll lose attendance; Centre cracks whip on latecomers
The Centre's DoPT mandates biometric attendance by 9:15 AM, allowing a 15-minute delay with half-day leave deduction for latecomers. The directive enforces punctuality and advance notice, addressing concerns post-Covid-19 outbreak.
Lured by deepfake Mukesh Ambani Insta reel, Doctor loses Rs 7 lakh in trading scam
A 54-year-old Ayurveda doctor from Andheri lost over Rs 7 lakh to a trading scam involving a deepfake video of Mukesh Ambani. Dr. K K H Patil transferred Rs 7.1 lakh, believing in the false endorsement. Similarly, Sandeep Kumar from Greater Noida lost Rs 20.54 lakh in a work-from-home scam. Police have filed FIRs in both cases.
Infosys’ flexi stance helps staffers avail more remote work options
Infosys, India's second largest IT company, has embraced a flexible approach to returning to office post-pandemic. Employees leveraged remote working options in FY24, as per the ESG report. In FY24, 84% of Infosys employees worked remotely, compared to 75% in FY23 and 97% in 2022 during the pandemic.
Employees prefer work from home as heatwave forces corporates to adopt hybrid work
The 2023 report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) reveals that rising global temperatures have led to unprecedented climate change across all regions of the world, with consequences ranging from rising sea levels to more frequent and severe weather events, as well as the rapid disappearance of sea ice.
Noida man scammed of Rs 20.54 lakh, alleges death threat
A man from Greater Noida, Sandeep Kumar, was scammed of Rs 20.54 lakh in a work-from-home job scam involving rating hotels on Google Maps. An FIR was filed against an unidentified persons under IPC sections 420 and 506, along with IT Act provisions. Kumar fell victim to a scheme where he invested money but couldn't withdraw it, facing death threats when questioning the fraudsters.
Reliance Jio down: Users report issues with JioFiber & mobile internet
Reliance Jio is currently experiencing a widespread service outage across India, impacting access to communication applications and affecting remote employees. According to Downdetector, there is a notable issue with both fiber and mobile internet connectivity. Complaints surged to about 2,300 reports around 1:41 pm, subsided briefly by 2:11 pm, but then increased again with over 1,900 complaints.
US based Wells Fargo bank fires several employees for faking work using keyboard simulation
Wells Fargo & Co fires employees for faking work activities, discovered through Bloomberg report of keyboard simulation. It implements a hybrid flexible model with specific office attendance policies.
Should you buy a house now before property prices soar or wait for home loan interest rates to drop?
A favourable wealth effect, driven by a sharp rise in the equity markets, is enticing many first-time homebuy ers to take the plunge, while affluent buyers are looking for second homes. If you are a fence-sitter, still unsure about when to buy a house, this market presents a big dilemma. Is it the right time to buy a house?
Australia retains minimum age requirement for post-study work visas for research students
Australia's Department of Home Affairs maintains minimum age of 50 for post-study work visas for research students in the Post-Higher Education Work Stream under the Temporary Graduate 485 visa streams, effective July 1, 2024, with confirmed post-study work rights and changes to the post-higher education work streams.
As work-from-home trend declines, flexible office spaces work for employees and companies
Providing convenience and flexibility for employees on one hand, cost-effectiveness, and asset-light models for employers on the other, coworking/managed spaces are booming. Demand for such spaces is soaring in large metros and Tier-2 cities alike as companies tighten return-to-office rules.
Heard of work from home, first time hearing about work from jail: Rajnath Singh in dig at Kejriwal
The Supreme Court granted AAP supremo Kejriwal interim bail till June 1, the last day of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, and directed him to surrender and go back to jail on June 2.
Companies become stricter on return-to-office mandates, but considerate on employee needs
As the market shifts from being an 'employees' to an 'employer's market', return to office calls have been getting louder, with some companies even penalising employees who don't toe the line. However, while expanded flexibility is discretionary, there are several such examples across organisations.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell tests positive for COVID-19, working from home
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday and is experiencing symptoms. He is working from home and following CDC guidelines. Despite his illness, Powell plans to deliver his commencement address to Georgetown Law School on May 19 via prerecorded video.
DLF to develop Rs 25,000 crore luxury housing project in Gurugram
DLF Ltd is set to develop a luxurious housing project in Gurugram with over 400 apartments, aiming for an estimated revenue of Rs 25,000 crore. The project, spread across 17 acres in DLF Phase-5, will offer apartments ranging from 9,500 to 15,000 square feet. Featuring top-notch amenities and lush landscaping, the project targets high-end buyers. DLF plans to sell the units in phases, ensuring quality and pricing control. The company's strong financial performance reflects the robust demand for luxury housing in India.
Stepping up to beat the heat: India Inc lines up cool work plans for staff this summer
Several companies in India are implementing flexible work practices for white-collar workers, particularly those in sales and field-related roles, to protect them from the extreme summer heat and maintain efficiency. With the Indian Meteorological Department warning of a potentially record-breaking hot year in 2024, companies like Panasonic, MG Motors, KPMG, Deloitte, Mudrex, and PeepalCo are adopting measures such as flexible work hours, online meetings, hydration stations, and awareness campaigns on heat exhaustion.
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