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ZAMINDARI ABOLITION AND LAND REFORMS
Congress accuses Dhami govt of giving prime Uttarakhand land, George Everest Estate to private partiesCongress has accused the BJP government in poll-bound Uttarakhand of corrupt land dealings. Allegations include selling government land and...
US midterm election results: Indian-origin US Congressman Ro Khanna wins California election, backs H-1B visa reform and immigrant rightsIn a resounding victory, Congressman Ro Khanna, of Indian descent, has been re-elected in California's 17th District, garnering an impressi...
Make urban legend real: Our cities must become far more business-friendly for India to achieve high per-capita incomeIndia's urban population has grown slowly, with a significant portion living in small rural habitations. The country requires substantial r...
Fiscal deficit likely to exceed FY27 target by up to Rs 1.2 lakh croreIndia's fiscal deficit for the year 2026-27 is projected to exceed the budgeted target by a significant amount. The anticipated deficit may...
Bomb threat leads to unscheduled landing of LOT flight at Warsaw-Modlin airportA passenger plane traveling from London to Warsaw made an emergency landing in Poland after a bomb threat. Warsaw/Modlin Airport was closed...
Government has fiscal headroom to absorb Rs 50,000 crore revenue loss from LTCG tax abolition: SBI ResearchSBI Research indicates that eliminating the long-term capital gains tax may lead to a modest revenue decline, estimated to be between Rs 40...
LTCG abolition may cost just Rs 40,000–50,000 crore, SBI estimates showSBI Research estimates that abolishing long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax would cost the government just Rs 40,000–50,000 crore in FY27, fa...
$64 billion out, $5 billion in? Why LTCG tax cut may not be enough to bring FIIs backA reassessment of long-term capital gains tax is underway as foreign investors continue their significant selloff from Indian equities. Ana...
Moss Landing Shooting: Multiple killed, several injured in California; Jetty Road and State Beach closedMultiple people have been killed and several injured in a shooting in Moss Landing, California. Jetty Road and State Beach were closed afte...
GST decriminalisation decisions set benchmark for trust-based governance: CIIThe Confederation of Indian Industry praised the GST Council's recent decisions aimed at decriminalising certain offences. The Council reco...
Andhra landowners sought 20x compensation after price boom, but lost case in High Court for this reasonThe Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected the landowners’ request for enhanced compensation by noting that the landowners relied on market val...
CII calls for GST-like reforms in land, labour & local approvalsCII has called for extending the GST Council's approach to decriminalise offences in various sectors. This move aims to enhance ease of doi...
Once father’s property is proved as joint property, married Hindu daughters can claim a right in it and demand partition, rules Karnataka High CourtBrothers resisted married sisters claim over late father’s properties; Karnataka HC rules in married sisters’ favour as properties are join...
To boldly go where DEI has gone before: Star Trek’s enduring lesson on diversityThe passing of Star Trek legends Walter Koenig at 90 and Patrick Stewart at 86 leaves a profound mark on the franchise. Their roles exempli...
Delhi air force ground closure: Why govt is reclaiming prime Lutyens land near PM house including Race Club, Jaipur Polo Ground and Gymkhana ClubThe closure of the Air Force Sports Complex on October 28 is the latest development in the government's drive to reclaim prime land near Lo...
Abolish LTCG, rationalise STCG, STT rates on equities: PHDCCI to Finance MinistryPHDCCI has recommended abolishing Long Term Capital Gains tax and modifying short-term capital gains taxes. The chamber suggests increasing...
Assam Chief Minister chairs two crucial meetings in Dibrugarh to safeguard indigenous land rightsAssam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma convened a series of meetings in Dibrugarh, concentrating on securing land rights for indigenous...
NITI Aayog member Rajiv Gauba calls for urban reformsAddressing the valedictory session of the 2nd National Urban Conclave on Sunday, Gauba called for removal of restrictive floor-area ratios ...
Cities cannot be governed from state capitals, need empowered local governments: NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaRajiv Gauba emphasized the need for reforms in urban governance during the National Urban Conclave. He highlighted the importance of empowe...
Tax matters, as does capital: Is it time for India to reconsider its LTCG tax policy on listed equities amid rising global competition?Debate on long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax and securities transaction tax (STT) has gained momentum, with the government recognizing its ...