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India Approves E100 Fuel; Cyclone Arnab Alert in 13 States

India's Ministry of Road Transport has approved the use of E100 fuel, allowing flex-fuel vehicles to run on 100% ethanol, aiming to reduce petrol dependence and pollution. Meanwhile, Cyclone Arnab has triggered alerts in 13 states. Tensions persist on the Arunachal border with China maintaining regular patrolling and expecting India to honor agreements. Former minister Neelam Devi must vacate her government bungalow by November 25. Kota coaching hub faces distress as two students die in one day, totaling 14 deaths this year.

Prabhat Khabar··Kota

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Jio IPO Allotment Finalized; Investors Await Listing Date

Jio Platforms' ₹30,200 crore IPO allotment has been finalized after receiving over 10 million applications. Investors can check their allotment status on KFin Technologies, BSE, and NSE websites. The update includes details on how to check status, the date shares will be credited to Demat accounts, and important information about the potential listing of Jio shares.

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I-T Department Launches One-Time Amnesty for Undisclosed Foreign Assets

The Income Tax Department has introduced the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers – Disclosure Scheme, 2026 (FAST-DS), allowing taxpayers to regularise undisclosed foreign assets by paying 30% tax and an equal penalty. The fully online scheme is open until December 31, 2026, offering immunity from further assessments and prosecution under the Black Money Act. Taxpayers can also avoid penalties by paying a Rs 1 lakh fee to report accounted assets.

Deccan Herald·

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Taxpayers Urged to Disclose UAE Assets to I-T Department

The Income Tax department has received disclosures from 1,100 taxpayers about undisclosed overseas income and assets. It is now encouraging select taxpayers with investments in residential and commercial properties in the UAE to come forward. This initiative provides a one-time opportunity for taxpayers to disclose their foreign assets and income to avoid penalties.

TOI Business·

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Microsoft Offers Buyouts to 60,000 Employees in Cost-Cutting Move

Microsoft Corp. will offer buyouts to about 60,000 employees as part of its cost-cutting and workforce restructuring efforts for the AI era. Eligible personnel include US, Canada, India, and UK employees at vice president level and below, excluding some data center, sales, and marketing staff. The company expects fewer acceptances than a prior retirement buyout. Microsoft had 223,000 employees as of June.

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Netanyahu Faces Crucial Test in Israel Election After October 7 Attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical political test in Tuesday's election. Voters are assessing his leadership after the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, ongoing wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's increasing international isolation, according to Reuters.

Times of India·

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