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Relief for Education Sector: Mamata Banerjee Welcomes Supreme Court Stay on School Jobs Verdict

In a significant turn of events, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her contentment and relief following the Supreme Court's decision to stay the Calcutta High Court verdict that invalidated more than 25,000 school jobs. Describing the verdict as a triumph of justice, she took to social media platform 'X' to convey her satisfaction, stating, "Justice has prevailed." The Chief Minister further conveyed her happiness and sense of mental ease, thanking the highest court of the land for restoring justice.

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Durgapur, on Tuesday. (education mirror File Photo)

Echoing her sentiments, West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu hailed the Supreme Court's intervention, emphasizing the importance of justice prevailing in the long run. He extended gratitude to CM Banerjee for her steadfast support towards the eligible candidates affected by the High Court's ruling. Speaking to reporters during an election campaign in Krishnanagar, Basu expressed satisfaction with the apex court's decision, highlighting that their principled demands found favor with the judges.

Addressing inquiries about the potential electoral impact of the stay order, Basu underlined the significance of addressing fundamental human issues beyond electoral gains. He also responded to the Supreme Court's characterization of the alleged scam as a "systemic fraud," noting that the incident predated his tenure and highlighting the actions taken against the perpetrators.

TMC's national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee seized the opportunity to criticize the BJP, attributing the Supreme Court's decision as a setback to their attempts to destabilize the state government. Meanwhile, the BJP criticized the TMC-led government's attempts to impede a CBI probe into the matter. BJP leader Samik Bhattacharya emphasized the necessity of distinguishing between qualified and unfairly appointed candidates across all categories and asserted the continuation of the CBI investigation.

The developments underscore a significant legal and political milestone in the ongoing discourse surrounding the education sector in West Bengal, as stakeholders navigate the aftermath of the court rulings and strive for accountability and transparency in the recruitment process.

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Kerala SSLC 10th Result 2024 Live Updates: SSLC scorecard link to be active at 4 PM

Kerala SSLC 10th Result 2024 Live Updates: SSLC results will be available on the official websites -- pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in, prd.kerala.gov.in, sslcexam.kerala.gov.in, results.kite.kerala.gov.in.

Kerala SSLC Result 2024: Kerala 10th results will be announced by the Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty in a press conference (Representative image/ education mirror photo)

Kerala Board SSLC 10th Result 2024 Live Updates: The Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan will today (May 8) announce the SSLC, THSLC, and AHSLC exams results. Once released, the SSLC result will be available on the official websites — pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in, prd.kerala.gov.in, sslcexam.kerala.gov.in, results.kite.kerala.gov.in.

Kerala SSLC 10th Result 2024 in Hindi: Check Here

The Kerala class 10 result will be announced by the General Education Minister V Sivankutty in a press conference at 3 pm. He will announce the overall pass percentage, toppers’ list, best-performing districts, the number of students who got a distinction or an A+ grade, the performance of government schools and much more.

Last year, overall pass percentage was recorded at 99.7 per cent, for the exams that held from March 9 to 29. Nearly 4.19 lakh students had appeared for the exam, which was higher than the registrations from 2022. In 2022, the overall pass percentage was 99.26 per cent and 4 lakh students had registered. A year before that too, nearly 4.2 lakh students registered for the exam and the overall pass percentage was 99.47 per cent.

Kerala SSLC 10th Result 2024 Live Updates: Check Kerala 10th results at pareekshabhavan.kerala.gov.in, prd.kerala.gov.in, sslcexam.kerala.gov.in, results.kite.kerala.gov.in.

Tax Relief for Aadhaar-PAN Linkage: Income Tax Department Eases TDS Deduction Rules

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 for Aadhaar-PAN Linkage: Income Tax Department Eases TDS Deduction Rules"

In a significant move aimed at providing relief to taxpayers and businesses, the Income Tax Department has announced a relaxation in Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) deduction regulations. Effective until May 31, 2024, taxpayers who link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) with Aadhaar will be spared from punitive actions for any shortfall in TDS deductions.

Under existing regulations, failure to link PAN with Aadhaar could result in TDS being deducted at double the standard rate. However, acknowledging the challenges faced by taxpayers in this regard, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has responded to numerous grievances by waiving penalties for under-deduction or collection of TDS/TCS, provided PAN-Aadhaar linkage is completed by the stipulated deadline.

Sandeep Sehgal, a tax partner at AKM Global, emphasized the importance of promptly linking PAN with Aadhaar, particularly for cases where PAN had become inactive due to non-compliance. This circular offers a respite to tax deductors, ensuring that taxpayers are not burdened with higher tax rates owing to administrative oversights.

TDS deductions are applicable across various income streams, encompassing salaries, investments, bank Fixed Deposits (FDs), and commissions. As the government relies on TDS for tax revenue, it underscores the responsibility of entities making payments to ensure timely and accurate deductions.

This development underscores the government's commitment to easing compliance burdens and fostering a taxpayer-friendly environment. Taxpayers are urged to take advantage of this opportunity by ensuring timely Aadhaar-PAN linkage, thereby avoiding potential penalties and contributing to a smoother tax administration process.

 

Elon Musk to visit India for meeting with PM Modi

Elon Musk and Narendra Modi last met in June 2023

Elon Musk has announced on his social media platform X, formerly Twitter, that he will visit India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi without giving a date.

The Tesla boss is expected to announce major investment plans in the country soon.

Last month, India cut import taxes on electric vehicles (EV) for global carmakers which commit to investing $500m (£399m) and starting local production within three years.

In 2021, the Tesla boss said that India's high import duties had prevented the firm from launching its cars in the world's fastest-growing major economy.

Mr Musk wrote in a post on Wednesday: "Looking forward to meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in India!"

A senior Indian government official told the BBC that the meeting is scheduled for the last week of April and will take place at Mr Modi’s official residence in New Delhi.

The BBC understands that Tesla’s plans for starting manufacturing in India will feature in the talks.

Tesla did not immediately respond to a BBC request for comment.

Mr Musk's visit comes just as the country begins voting in marathon, six-week-long elections on 19 April.

Mr Modi's Hindu-nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is widely expected to win a third term in power.

A Tesla investment announcement during the election would bolster the business-friendly credentials of Mr Modi, who has courted foreign companies to set up manufacturing operations in India and create jobs.

The two men met last June in New York when the technology multi-billionaire said Mr Modi had been "pushing us to make significant investments in India, which is something that we intend to do".

Tesla's plans to move into India comes at a time when the company is battling weakening sales in the US and China.

Deliveries slid sharply in the first three months of this year as Tesla grappled with a fire at its European factory, global shipping disruption and growing competition.

Tesla has cut prices repeatedly in response to increased competition from rivals such as BYD but demand in key markets like China has fallen.

Tesla's shares have lost almost a third of their value since the start of this year.

India overtook the UK in 2022 to become the world's fifth-largest economy, and grew by 8.4% in the December quarter, helped by a surging manufacturing sector.

 

Delhi excise policy case | CBI arrests BRS legislator Kavitha

Kavitha was lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody after the Enforcement Directorate arrested her in Hyderabad on money-laundering charge on March 15.

BRS leader K. Kavitha being brought to Rouse Avenue court at the end of her judicial custody period in the Delhi excise policy case, in New Delhi, on April 9, 2024 | Photo Credit: ANI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 11 arrested Bharat Rashtra Samithi legislator K. Kavitha in connection with the Delhi excise policy case.

Ms. Kavitha was lodged in Tihar Jail under judicial custody after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested her in Hyderabad on money-laundering charge on March 15. On April 10, the CBI got approval from a special court to arrest her

It has been alleged that Ms. Kavitha was part of a “South Group’ which paid ₹100 crore in advance as “kickbacks” through the then Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) communication and media in-charge Vijay Nair, who represented some AAP leaders.

 

School bus accident news Highlights: President Murmu condoles deaths in Mahendragarh

School bus accident news Highlights: GL Public School's bus from Kanina in Haryana was overtaking a vehicle in Unhani village when the accident happened.

Haryana school bus accident news Highlights: At least six children lost their lives, and 15 others sustained injuries as a school bus overturned in Haryana's Mahendragarh on Thursday. According to preliminary investigations, the bus from GL Public School in Kanina overturned while attempting to overtake a vehicle in Unhani village.

Haryana's education minister, Seema Trikha, has departed for Mahendragarh. One of the injured students informed news agency ANI that the driver was intoxicated. "The driver was drunk and he kept the speed at 120 kmph which led to misbalance (sic)," he said.

SP Arsh Verma mentioned that medical examinations are being conducted on the bus driver to determine if he was under the influence. “We are also examining documents of the bus. The school authorities are yet to be contacted to fix their responsibility,” he said.

The incident occurred near Unhani village in Mahendergarh, Haryana, on Thursday morning. Despite the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, the school was in operation.

A senior police official stated that the bus's fitness certificate had expired six years ago, in 2018. Haryana education minister further mentioned that she had communicated with the deputy commissioner and Mahendergarh SP to visit the hospital where the students are receiving treatment.

Rajendra Lodha, a BJP leader and former chairman of the Kanina municipal committee, owns the school.

SPORTS AND EDUCATIONAL NEWS : Bethany Convent HS face St Joseph’s Educational Institute in final today

  

Bethany Convent HS face St Joseph’s Educational Institute in final today

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RAIA: Defending champions Bethany Convent High School defeated Mount Mary’s High School, Chinchinim, 4-0 to enter the final of 2nd All-Goa Inter-School football tournament organised by St Joseph’s Ex Students Association, Chandor, at Chandor church ground, on Saturday.

Josley Gomes scored the first goal for Bethany Convent HS in the 17th minute when he dribbled past the Mount Mary’s HS defenders and placed the ball into the goal.

At half time, Bethany Convent HS lead 1-0.

After the break, Bethany Convent HS boys tried hard for an equaliser but it eluded them. Josley scored again when he nicely connected the corner kick to make it 2-0. 

Mount Mary’s HS were unlucky to concede the 3rd goal when the shot of Steven Gomes deflected off the Mount Mary’s HS defender and entered into the net. Josley completed his hat-trick in the dying minutes when he headed the ball into the Mount Mary’s HS goal giving no chance to their otherwise agile goalkeeper.

Now, Bethany Convent will meet St Joseph’s Educational Institute, Chandor, in the final on Sunday.

Josley Gomes was declared the man-of-the-match which was handed over by chief guest veteran footballer Vincy Antao.

Earlier, riding on a hat-trick from Aayan Shaikh, St Joseph’s Educational Institute, Chandor, thrashed Our Lady of Carmel High School, Curtorim, 5-0 to enter into the final.

Aayan gave an early lead to St Joseph’s by scoring from a close range in the 6th minute. Before Carmel boys could recover from the early shock, Aayan taking advantage of the rival keeper, who fumbled to collect the ball, scored his second goal in the 7th minute. Carmel boys worked hard to come in the match but the Chandor boys seemed superior.

Trinsly Menezes made it 3-0 in the 11th minute and Casviro Fernandes scored the 4th goal just before the half time. At the breather, St Joseph’s Educational Institute were leading 4-0. Aayan completed his hat-trick when he scored his third goal in the 30th minute.

Aayan was declared the man-of-the-match which was handed over by chief guest Gustavo Furtado.

In the earlier match, riding on a hat-trick from Josley Gomes, Bethany Convent High School, Sao Jose de Areal, trounced St Xavier’s High School, Macasana, 6-0, to move into the next round.

Bethany Convent HS drew the first blood in the 5th minute when Josley’s free-kick gave no chance to the St Xavier’s High School goalkeeper. Steven Gomes made it 2-0 when he placed the ball beautifully into the St Xavier’s HS goal. Swelden Viegas’ powerful shot from outside the box gave no chance to the St Xavier’s HS keeper to make it 3-0.

At half time, Bethany Convent HS led 3-0.

After the break, Bethany Convent HS boys tried hard to score but their rival defence were too good. Josley scored again in the 27th minute to make it 4-0. Slone Tereza scored the 5th goal. Josley completed his hat-trick by scoring again in the dying minutes to make it 6-0.

Josley Gomes of Bethany Convent HS was declared the man-of-the-match, which was handed over by the chief guest Francis Peixoto.