Belagavi: Villagers rescue man swept away by flash flood in Ramdurg
Belagavi: A man had a narrow escape after being swept away by strong water currents while crossing a flooded stretch of road on his bike near Godachi village in Ramdurg taluk.
Due to heavy rains lashing the Western Ghats region, the Malaprabha River has been overflowing, prompting authorities to issue high alerts in surrounding areas. Despite warnings, the biker attempted to cross the road when a powerful water stream suddenly dragged both him and his bike away.
Alert villagers quickly sprang into action, using a rope to pull the man to safety, preventing what could have been a fatal accident.
Continuous heavy rainfall across Belagavi district has turned roads, streams, and bridges into gushing waterways, severely disrupting public movement and posing a risk to commuters.
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FM proposes to reduce TCS rates for education, medical purposes
New Delhi: Presenting the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced relief measures aimed at easing the financial burden on families and streamlining the tax framework.
She proposed reducing the Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on foreign remittances for education and medical purposes from 5 per cent to 2 per cent, a move expected to benefit students studying abroad and those seeking overseas medical treatment.
The finance minister also announced that the new Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026, marking a major overhaul of the country’s direct tax system.
