As India gears up for FY25 ITR filings, Sikkim remains the only state where certain native residents legally pay zero income tax, even on crore-level incomes. Protected by Article 371(F) and Section 10(26AAA), this decades-old exemption makes Sikkim a one-of-a-kind example in Indian tax history.
Journalist and researcher Sandesh Prabhudesai highlights the untapped potential of over 8,000 central government and bank jobs in Goa, accessible due to Konkani’s inclusion in the Eighth Schedule. He criticizes the Goa government for failing to act on language-based employment rights enshrined in constitutional provisions and national policies.
The Mormugao Port Authority recently celebrated the 134th birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, highlighting his immense contributions to society and his role as the architect of the Indian Constitution.
