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...
03 Nov, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
$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...
03 Nov, 2026, 09.57 AM IST
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...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.42 AM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 08.29 AM IST
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...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.09 AM IST
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...
31 Oct, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
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...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
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...
29 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
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...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
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 ...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
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...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
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 ...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.10 AM IST