Kannada theatre Artist Yashavant Sardeshpande passes away at 60
Bengaluru: Noted Kannada theatre artist Yashavant Sardeshpande passed away on Monday morning following a heart attack. He was 60.
Sardeshpande was a well-known figure in the world of Kannada theatre, celebrated for his contribution as both an actor and director. His play All the Best achieved remarkable success and earned him widespread acclaim.
Renowned for his comic performances, Sardeshpande was a household name through his popular comedy plays. Apart from theatre, he had also acted in television serials and films, further expanding his reach among audiences.
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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.
