Lawyers can't certify ST returns, rules SC While debarring the advocates and retired sales tax officials from certifying sales tax documents, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said only Chartered Accountant or Cost Accountants are eligible to audit the sales tax returns of a company.
Woman to lead Agni-II After rising to ranks like Lieutenant Generals in the Army and Air Marshals in the IAF, women are now set to head the countrys missile projects.
Jawans likely to be a happier lot The Centre is considering more incentives for paramilitary personnel, especially those deployed in the border areas, and bring parity among all the forces in terms of pay and other perks, Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil said here on Tuesday.
Godman held for harassing minor girls The Kerala police have finally managed to nab fugitive godman Santosh Madhavan alias Swami Amritachaitanya, who is wanted by Interpol.
Never-ending woes... A survivor of the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster stands next to picture of a victim during a protest march in
New Delhi on Tuesday. Activists for victims of the gas leak said that as the owner of the former Union Carbide, Dow Chemicals should pay for a clean-up before any new business in the country. AFP
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