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Stricter cancellation rules for Vande Bharat sleeper trains; no refund within 8 hours

Vande Bharat sleeper train NEW DELHI: Just ahead of the commencement of commercial operations of the Vande Bharat sleeper trains, the railways has modified the cancellation charges norm for this premium service.According to a notification, there will be a 25% deduction in the refund if a confirmed ticket is cancelled more than 72 hours before…

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Income tax refund: Your refund may be delayed if revised return not filed by December 31, 2025 deadline – here’s why

The December 31, 2025 deadline is significant as it marks the last date for filing both revised and belated income tax returns. (AI image) Income tax refund status: The Income Tax Department has stepped up scrutiny for tax returns and several taxpayers have not received their income tax refunds this year. The delay in tax…

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ITR filing: Received ‘nudge’ from Income Tax Department for tax return & refund claims? Here’s what you need to do

Identified taxpayers are being sent SMS and email under the government’s NUDGE campaign. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26): The Income Tax Department is stepping up scrutiny for tax returns and many taxpayers are getting alerts to check their exemption and deduction claims. The last date to file income tax returns for FY…

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Income tax refund delays: Why many ITRs are still pending; is your return stuck due to these common mistakes?

ITR refunds: Delays in receiving income tax refunds this year are largely tied to filing errors, system checks for high-value claims and incomplete verification by taxpayers, according to an ET report. While small refunds have been processed for most filers, many taxpayers are still waiting because their returns have been flagged for additional review, or…

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‘I’d be asking ECB for refund’: Legend Ian Botham blasts Ben Stokes’s side as Australia humiliate England again in Ashes | Cricket News

England’s captain Ben Stokes (AP Photo) England’s Ashes campaign plunged into deeper turmoil on Sunday as Australia stormed to an emphatic eight-wicket win in the day-night second Test in Brisbane, sealing a dominant 2–0 lead in the series.England’s situation triggered a scathing assessment from legend Ian Botham, who said supporters would be justified in demanding…

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IndiGo meltdown prompts govt action: Refund deadline, fare cap, baggage return & more — key directives

NEW DELHI: The Central government on Saturday ordered IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds without delay as the IndiGo’s nationwide disruption entered its fifth day, with hundreds of flights cancelled and fares surging across key routes.The ministry of civil aviation said the intervention was essential to safeguard passengers grappling with uncertainty, soaring ticket prices…

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Technical snag hits IndiGo: Guwahati–Delhi flight delayed by three hours; passengers offered refund or rebooking | India News

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo aircraft scheduled to fly from Guwahati to Delhi experienced a technical problem, causing a three-hour delay on Thursday. The flight, numbered 6E 930, was set to depart from Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport for Indira Gandhi International Airport when engineers discovered the issue requiring inspection.The airline released an official statement saying,…

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Income Tax refund wait: Refund stuck for months? How much interest you may be owed as error checks slow payouts

Many taxpayers who completed their income tax return (ITR) weeks or even months ago are still waiting for their refunds despite the September 16, 2025 filing deadline having passed long ago. With bank accounts being checked daily, the tax department says the delays are tied to closer scrutiny of questionable deduction claims.Launching a taxpayers’ lounge…

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