Overcharged Rs 67 on shoe MRP, Bata ordered to refund student, pay Rs 2,000 compensation. Here's what happenedA law student's Rs 67 overcharge on shoes led to a significant ruling against Bata India by the Kerala Consumer Commission. The retailer wa...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
ITR filing season AY 2026-27: Received Section 143(2) notice for AY 2025-26? What it means and how to respondAs Section 143(2) scrutiny notices for AY 2025-26 reach taxpayers during the ITR filing season for AY 2026-27, this article explains why ta...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
US envoy Sergio Gor says Marco Rubio plans second India visit this year, reassures American investorsTo illustrate the deepening personal connection between the two administrations, the envoy revealed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.36 AM IST
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's unprecedented bid to fire Fed's CookThe Supreme Court has taken a significant stand for the Federal Reserve's independence, rejecting President Trump's unusual effort to remov...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
America at 250: Why Trump's second term is reviving fears of an 'imperial presidency'As America marks its 250th anniversary, President Trump's actions have drawn comparisons to monarchy, with critics pointing to his use of p...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Husband has to pay income tax on wife’s earnings from FD, gold, shares under clubbing of income in these casesITR filing: Transferring investments to your spouse to save taxes is a common misconception. The Income Tax Department scrutinises fund sou...
27 Jun, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Homebuyer wins full refund with Rs 1.57 crore interest in MahaREAT as builder delays possession by 3 years, citing MHADA-MCGM disputeHomebuyers have won a significant victory as MahaREAT ruled a builder cannot use inter-authority disputes to justify possession delays exce...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
No Form 16? Here's how salaried taxpayers can file ITR using AIS and Form 26AS for FY 2025-26Salaried individuals awaiting Form 16 for ITR filing can still proceed without it. Employers must issue this TDS certificate by June 15th. ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
Regulating charity without stifling it: The case for clearer rulesIndia's charity sector, vital for social needs, faces evolving regulations aimed at transparency. While scrutiny is accepted, current rules...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Delhi HC rules EY US secondment fees taxable in India, MNCs face higher costs for foreign talentMultinational corporations in India face a new tax challenge following a High Court ruling against EY US. The court determined that payment...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
SC bats for creation of young lawyers' professional assistance fund to stop 'brain drain'The Supreme Court has called for a "Young Lawyers' Professional Assistance Fund" to combat the exodus of bright legal minds facing financia...
19 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Booked flat for Rs 24 lakh in 2010, paid Rs 40 lakh over time, still no possession in 2026; homebuyers awarded full refund and Rs 2.5 lakh compensation eachThe case dates back to 2010 when the two homebuyers had made bookings for 3BHK flats in a housing society project initially proposed in Noi...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Supreme Court rejects plea challenging Income Tax break to STs in North EastThe Supreme Court has declined to hear a petition questioning the income tax exemption for Scheduled Tribes in certain north-eastern states...
18 Jun, 2026, 07.55 AM IST
Foreign investors may bet big on Indian stocks after regulatory clarity emergesIndia has opened its stock markets to direct investment by foreign individuals, aiming to broaden capital sources beyond FPIs. While a long...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.29 AM IST
Income tax alert: These taxpayers could receive scrutiny notices by June 30, 2026 under Section 143(2)The CBDT has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for issuing scrutiny notices under Section 143(2) for FY 2025-26 returns. An internal deadl...
15 Jun, 2026, 03.57 PM IST