America’s formula for attracting Indian tech talent is hard to copy, but nations are still tryingDespite growing global competition, United States continues to be the top choice for Indian tech professionals. This enduring appeal stems ...
07 Jun, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
Gaming firms face ₹2.5 lakh crore exposure as Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on betting valueThe Supreme Court has made headlines with its ruling, requiring online gaming platforms to pay a hefty 28% GST on the entirety of the bet v...
28 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Martin & family: Incorporated 2026, branches in 3 partiesLottery tycoon Santiago Martin's family has secured elected positions across multiple parties. His wife, Leema Rose, won from Tamil Nadu, w...
09 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Trump wants to make H-1B workers more expensive for US employersA Trump administration proposal would significantly increase H-1B visa minimum salaries, requiring entry-level software engineers in San Fr...
08 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Govt has eased FDI norms for foreign cos having small Chinese/Hong Kong stake: An explainerIndia has eased Foreign Direct Investment rules for companies with up to ten percent Chinese or Hong Kong shareholding. These firms can now...
04 May, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 Key Issues: Jobs distress, welfare politics and identity battles shape high-stakes TMC vs BJP contestWest Bengal Election 2026: West Bengal is voting in its 2026 Assembly elections. The political battle is intense, focusing on economic hard...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
West Bengal elections: Junglemahal’s 25 seats turn battleground as BJP targets TMC’s development pitchPurulia, Bankura, and Jhargram, the gateway to West Bengal's Junglemahal, are witnessing a fierce political battle. While Trinamool banks o...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
IPL teams appeal for tax rematch: 'Treat event as sport, not entertainment'Indian Premier League teams are asking the government to reclassify match tickets. They want IPL games treated as sports, not entertainment...
21 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
JD Vance's dodgy H-1B sleight of handUS policies are impacting foreign-trained doctors. Claims of widespread H-1B visa fraud are not fully supported by government data. Recent ...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.37 PM IST
Is a college education still worth it in India?India must confront the impact of AI on jobs due to its large youth population, reliance on software services, and an oversupply of graduat...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
Goa government to start online lottery from Nov 24The Goa government is set to launch India's first fully online lottery system on November 24th. This initiative aims to enhance transparenc...
14 Nov, 2024, 09.00 PM IST
GST on lottery: SC’s recent judgement is a setback for the industry, but has a ray of hopeAfter much hue and cry from the lottery industry recently, a single rate of 28% has been introduced by the exchequer on all kinds of lotter...
24 Dec, 2020, 10.27 AM IST
Indian lottery business has a Rs 50,000-crore problem after SC ruling on lotteriesThe question now is whether lottery sellers would pass on the GST cost to the consumers, by increasing the price of the lottery tickets, or...
07 Dec, 2020, 04.59 PM IST
Government looks at 28% GST on lotteryThe lottery industry, which is controlled by a handful of operators, is pitching for a uniform 12% levy and removal of tax on prize money.
18 Sep, 2019, 11.11 AM IST
GST cut for outdoor catering on the cardsState governments and the lottery industry had represented to the GST Council on the issue earlier and it had set up a group of ministers t...
17 Sep, 2019, 11.14 PM IST
Modi government set to put lottery tickets in the 28% GST bracket“The taxation has to be logical,” said Rahul Tangri, president, Playwin, an electronic lottery provider. “It would be very unfair if the go...
04 May, 2017, 01.11 PM IST