Breaking News Live: India Likely To See Above Normal Monsoon This Year; ITR Filing Deadline Extended

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has decided to extend the due date of filing of ITRs, which is due for filing by July 31. The extension has been made till September 15.

"This extension will provide more time due to significant revisions in ITR forms, system development needs, and TDS credit reflections. This ensures a smoother and more accurate filing experience for everyone. Formal notification will follow," the Tax department said in a release.

India is set to receive plentiful rains this year as the southwest monsoon season will see above-normal rainfall, the government said on Tuesday.

The rainfall is expected to be up to 106% of the long-period average, M Ravichandran, secretary at the Ministry of Earth Sciences said at a press briefing.

For June, rainfall up to 108% of the average is expected.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday held a special cabinet meeting in Pahalgam, which was shaken by a deadly terror attack last month, to give a clear message that the government will not be 'intimidated by cowardly acts of terror'.

After the meeting, the chief minister's office posted on X pictures of the meeting held at the Pahalgam club.

"Chaired a Cabinet Meeting at Pahalgam today. It was not just a routine administrative exercise, but a clear message - we are not intimidated by cowardly acts of terror," the chief minister’s office said in X. "The enemies of peace will never dictate our resolve. Jammu and Kashmir stands firm, strong, and unafraid," it said.

In Pahalgam to chair a cabinet meeting. We came to express solidarity with the local population. We’ve also come to thank all the tourists who are slowly making their way back to Kashmir & to Pahalgam. pic.twitter.com/VhKVyWV4Kd

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) May 27, 2025

This is the first time the cabinet meeting took place outside the usual summer capital, Srinagar, or winter capital, Jammu, during this government's tenure.

US Embassy in a social media post on X said "If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues."

If you drop out, skip classes, or leave your program of study without informing your school, your student visa may be revoked, and you may lose eligibility for future U.S. visas. Always adhere to the terms of your visa and maintain your student status to avoid any issues. pic.twitter.com/34wJ7nkip0

— U.S. Embassy India (@USAndIndia) May 27, 2025

Maharashtra Transport Minister on Monday said,

• Should Have Received 2,000-2,500 Buses By Now From Olectra Greentech

• Received Only Around 250 Buses From Olectra Greentech

• Official Notice Will Be Served To Olectra Greentech

• 'Was Olectra Greentech Waiting For Our Notice?'

• Will Have To Take Steps To Cancel The Contract Of Olectra Greentech And Look For Other Supplier

• Can Talk To Other Suppliers For E-Buses Only After Formal Cancellation Of Olectra's Contract

• E-Bus Deal Has Been Cancelled, Notice Will Soon Be Served To Olectra Greentech

Read more about it here

(Source: NDTV Profit)

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Ltd., a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd. and BlackRock, has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India to commence operations as an investment manager for their mutual fund business in India.

The Industrial Safety Department has issued a closure notice to Jindal Polyfilm Company in Nashik following a fire incident, reported NDTV Marathi.

Smoke has been rising from the company for the past six days. The notice cites an inadequate fire extinguishing system and chemical leakage posing environmental threats.

This is the second major fire incident in two and a half years. The cause of the fire remains unclear, and the investigation is expected to take at least three weeks.

The Supreme Court Of India on Tuesday stood by its earlier stand that it will not entertain any petition challenging the 1995 Waqf provisions in the ongoing matter of the challenges to the 2025 Waqf act, NDTV reported.

Two-time Olympic-medallist PV Sindhu eased into the second round of the Singapore Open Super 750 tournament with a straight-game victory Canada's Wen Yu Zhang here on Tuesday.

(Inputs from PTI)

A man suspected to belong to a terrorist outfit died in an explosion that took place near Majitha Road in Amritsar on Tuesday, police said.

Amritsar Rural Senior Superintendent of Police Maninder Singh said the man was retrieving some explosive material when the blast happened, possibly due to mishandling.

(With inputs from PTI)

The Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) released the Class 10 board exam results for 2025 on Tuesday, May 27. Jharkhand Education Minister Ramdas Soren announced the results via a press conference on Tuesday.

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Marking his first visit to Gujarat after operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a massive roadshow in Gandhinagar as part of his two-day state visit and vowed to end terrorism in his address on Tuesday.

Two men were killed after a speeding SUV hit their motorcycle in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, police said on Tuesday, reported PTI.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a mega roadshow in Gandhinagar on Tuesday making fourth roadshow during his two-day visit to Gujarat.

It is his first visit to his home state since Operation Sindoor, India's military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack

The India Meteorological Department has forecasted generally cloudy skies with moderate to heavy rainfall for the city and suburbs over the next 24 hours after the city was pummelled by heavy downpours on Monday.

An all-party parliamentary delegation in a meeting with a senior Singaporean minister conveyed India’s stance on the events since the terror attack in Pahalgam, Operation Sindoor and the new normal in its policy of combating terrorism.

Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha has asked officials to closely monitor the rise in COVID-19 cases and educate people on the precautions to be followed, PTI reported.

The Indian rupee opened 5 paise weaker at 85.14 against the US dollar on Tuesday, recovering from its previous close of 85.09 on Monday.

This slight depreciation comes amid various global and domestic economic factors influencing the currency markets.

NDTV reported, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a stern warning to Pakistan in his two-day Gujarat visit, reaching out directly to its people.

Only the people of Pakistan, he said, can cure it of the disease of terrorism. "I want to ask the people of Pakistan -- what have you gained (by terrorism)? India is now fourth largest economy. Where are you?" PM Modi said. 

Speaking at a rally in Gujarat's Bhuj, PM Modi said, "To free Pakistan of the disease of terrorism, the people of Pakistan should come forward. Their young people should come forward," he said.

"Sukh chain ki zindagi jio, roti khao. Varna meri goli to hai hi (Live a peaceful life, eat your bread, else my bullets are there," he said

The Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) in Thane district has reported its first COVID-19 fatality. An official confirmed on Monday to PTI that a woman succumbed to the virus while receiving treatment at a hospital.

A parade celebrating Liverpool's Premier League soccer title took a tragic turn on Monday when a car ploughed into a crowd of fans in northwest England.

The incident resulted in 27 people being hospitalised, with two sustaining serious injuries. Authorities have confirmed that they do not believe the crash was terrorism-related, a Reuters report indicated.