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New Income Tax Bill clears Lok Sabha: Key changes you must know

New Income Tax Bill clears Lok Sabha: Key changes you must know

Time of India6 days ago
In a raucous Lok Sabha session marked by loud opposition protests, the government passed the Income-Tax (No. 2) Bill, 2025 and the Taxation Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 without any debate. The bills aim to modernize India's tax code and extend pension tax benefits, but the no-discussion passage has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties.
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