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US to Send 200 Troops, Patriot Missiles to Saudi Arabia: Pentagon
The Pentagon announced on Thursday the deployment of 200 troops with Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia to help with the country's defence in the wake of last month’s attacks on oil installations blamed on Iran.
"This deployment will augment the kingdom's air and missile defence of critical military and civilian infrastructure," Pentagon spokesperson Jonathan Hoffman said.
(Source: AFP)
CBDT Extends Due Date for Filing of ITRs & Tax Audit Reports to 31 Oct
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the due date for filing of ITRs and Tax Audit Reports from 30 September to 31 October, in respect of persons whose accounts are required to be audited.
(Source: ANI)
Nirav Modi Opposes Plea to Declare Him Fugitive Economic Offender
Nirav Modi, a key accused in the 2 billion dollar PNB fraud case, on Thursday urged a special court in Mumbai to set aside the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) plea to declare him a fugitive economic offender.
In July 2018, the central agency filed an application under the newly-promulgated Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act to declare Modi a fugitive economic offender.
(Source: PTI)
'SAD to Contest Elections in Haryana On Its Own': Daljit Singh Cheema
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Daljit Singh Cheema on Thursday, 26 September said SAD will contest elections in Haryana on its own.
(Source: ANI)