Top headlines: Physics Wallah becomes unicorn; I-T portal develops snag

The Income Tax Department's new-look tax return filing portal, developed by Infosys, again developed snags on Tuesday - a day that marked the first anniversary of its unveiling.

HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh
HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh
BS Web Team New Delhi
2 min read Last Updated : Jun 07 2022 | 6:10 PM IST
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The portal, which was billed to make it easier for taxpayers to file returns and claim refunds, had for several weeks witnessed technical glitches after its launch on June 7, 2021, and the snags resurfacing again prompted some to wonder if it has been hacked on the anniversary. Read more

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