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View: The only way to cure the fear of taxation is to respect the honest taxpayer

The faceless assessment scheme is a major change in the work flow and processes of the I-T department that has always functioned in well-de...

Prestige group to sell commercial projects to Blackstone for Rs 9,160 cr

Bengaluru-based Prestige has signed term sheets on Monday with the Blackstone group, and the deal is likely to be closed next month.

Panel discusses construction of Ram temple with experts

Sources said engineers from Tata Constructions and experts from Larsen & Turbo attended the meeting. This was the first meeting in which Ta...

If you don't care about tax concessions, here are ways to donate and make a difference

By stepping in to help, you can make a difference. However, you must not be the lazy donor who simply signs a cheque. You should be willing...

Sebi gives more time to submit applications for securities market trainers

SMARTs are expected to conduct investor awareness programs for existing and prospective investors in the securities markets.

The travel industry is never going to be the same again, says Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

In an exclusive chat with Satyan Gajwani, vice-chairman of Times Internet, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky talks about leading the company during t...

ETGBS 2020: The travel industry is never going to be the same again, says Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

In an exclusive chat with Satyan Gajwani, vice chairman of Times Internet, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky talks about leading the company through ...

EPFO settles 94.41 lakh claims worth Rs 35,445 cr during April-August

Retirement fund body EPFO has settled 94.41 lakh claims totalling Rs 35,445 crore during April-August despite COVID-19 related restrictions...

View: Prime Minister Modi's changes to taxation are welcome, but are they sufficient?

The three pillars to support a transparent taxation system as laid out by the PM are faceless assessments (which have been in the making fo...

PM Modi launches 'Transparent Taxation' portal, a new faceless tax system

Faceless assessment and taxpayers’ charter will begin from August 13, while faceless appeal will begin from September 25 for all Indian cit...

Beneficiaries of Trusts holding Swiss money had a legal defense. A ruling may have changed that

A harsh and sweeping tax tribunal ruling on Thursday upends a carefully crafted defence -- virtually putting a question mark on every trust...

Change in land laws: Largest release of farmland from revenue cases in Bengaluru

The govt acted fast as most farmers have been unable to get competitive prices for their plots due to a string of restrictions the earlier ...

Diamond traders and jewellers panic as top 'Angadia' vanishes

The angadia, who has an office in the BDB , shuttered it on Wednesday noon , well before normal closing hours, and has been incommunicado s...

Atlanta police chief resigns after fatal police shooting

Police Chief Erika Shields stepped down as the killing of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks sparked a new wave of protests in Atlanta after turbu...

Governor rejects Kerala government's explanation on CAA suit

However, the Governor, who was on his way to Ayodhya, told reporters at the airport that no explanation of theirs (government) can satisfy ...

Rajya Sabha Panel submits report on tackling child porn, recommendations could include changes in POCSO Act

The panel may want the POSCO Act to consider as an offence the act of “advocating or counselling sexual activity” to a minor, and may want ...

Devotee from Andhra offers Rs 1 crore to Lord Balaji

The devotee requested the temple authorities to use the fund for its pilgrims free meal trust called Sri Venkateswara Anna Prasada Trust, a...