ITR filing 2026: How freelancers and F&O traders should declare their incomeEarning income from futures and options trading or other side hustles? Cumbersome compliance, reconciliation and disclosures mean taxpayers...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
Railway passengers take note: If you drink water from station coolers, CAG has found E coli in samples from 8 locationsA CAG report found E coli in drinking water at several railway stations. Hundreds of stations also lacked essential passenger facilities, a...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
Cochin Shipyard shares fall 4% as Q1 profit declines 19%, revenue sees marginal growthCochin Shipyard shares came under pressure after the shipbuilder reported a sharp year-on-year decline in Q1FY27 profit, while revenue grew...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
NITI Aayog proposes regulatory reforms to boost India's professional services exportsRegulatory reforms can unlock India's professional services export potential, according to NITI Aayog. Professional services are a key part...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
CAG flags E. coli bacteria in drinking water at Railway stations, cites violation of Railway Board normsE. coli bacteria was detected in drinking water at several railway stations. Unhygienic conditions were also reported in railway washrooms ...
16 Aug, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
Cochin Shipyard Q1 Results: Profit falls 19% YoY to Rs 151 crore, revenue up marginallyCochin Shipyard reported a 19.4% year-on-year decline in Q1FY27 consolidated profit to Rs 151.5 crore, despite 2.3% revenue growth. EBITDA ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
Telangana audit flags over ₹1,100 crore PF irregularities in outsourcing systemA comprehensive audit conducted by the Telangana government has uncovered more than ₹1,100 crore in suspected irregularities related to pro...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
CAG report: Green India Mission falls short by 98% in forest cover targets, citing mismanagementThe CAG highlighted the Green India Mission's significant failure to achieve forest cover targets. Observed forest cover increase fell shor...
14 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Debt grows slower than GDP, CAG says; revenue lapses persistGovernment debt servicing remains positive, with loan accumulation below GDP expansion. However, irregularities worth ₹603 crore were found...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
Maharashtra clears Rs 5.47 crore expenditure for IT projects and servicesMaharashtra government approved over Rs 5 crore for IT projects and cybersecurity services. This includes cybersecurity audits for ten gove...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Why is Pakistan's ally US upset over PKR3 trillion defence budget spending?The US State Department has urged Pakistan to bring military and intelligence budgets under civilian oversight. Greater disclosure of gover...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
US asks Pakistan to subject military, intelligence budgets to public oversightThe United States has urged Pakistan to improve fiscal transparency measures. Pakistan must subject military and intelligence budgets to pu...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
Bhiwandi collapse: Wrong civic classification delayed action on 'dangerous' buildingAn administrative error misclassified a dangerous Bhiwandi building, allowing residents to stay. This lapse delayed necessary safety action...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Gratuity tax deduction denied due to ITR filing error? ITAT Chennai says genuine claims can't be rejectedDue to incorrect schedule in original ITR gratuity tax deduction under Section 43B denied; ITAT Chennai gives relief and says a genuine ded...
08 Aug, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
Did Elon Musk's DOGE really save billions? A federal audit raises questionsA federal watchdog has raised questions about cost-saving claims made by Elon Musk's DOGE agency. Several figures highlighted by the agency...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
CAG flags Rs 42 crore power subsidy to dormant consumers in Delhi, questions targeting of schemeCAG flagged Delhi government's power subsidy scheme irregularities and questioned beneficiary targeting. Over Rs 42 crore was disbursed to ...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
DOGE overstated savings on federal 'receipts' website, auditors findFederal auditors found Elon Musk's government efficiency savings claims inaccurate. Many reported savings were for actions already underway...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.34 AM IST