Karnataka proposes stricter parking rules for Bengaluru, seeks public feedbackKarnataka has proposed new parking rules for Bengaluru city. These rules include higher charges for prolonged on-street parking. Incentives...
02 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
The road less paved: India’s cities have a governance problemAs key contributors to national economic growth, Indian cities face challenges in governance due to unfulfilled promises of devolving power...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Trump pledged fiscal restraint. Instead, debt tops $40 trillion as borrowing costs riseUS debt: While voters may not focus on the issue until the country's fiscal problems translate into benefit cuts or tax hikes, the fallout ...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.16 PM IST
Fiscal deficit target for FY27 achievable, but slower nominal GDP growth may pressure fiscal space: ReportIndia's fiscal position remains comfortable in early FY27 months. Slower nominal GDP growth could pressure the fiscal deficit target. Gover...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
South Korean finance minister nominee vows to advance AI projectsThe pledge follows the government's unveiling on Tuesday of its most aggressive fiscal spending plan on record for next year, which inclu...
02 Sep, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
No more hush-hush: Tax portal opens door to misconduct complaintsThe Income Tax portal now allows taxpayers to report misconduct. A new tab enables complaints against officers for sexual harassment or bri...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Windfall tax slashed on fuel exportsNew Delhi has reduced export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel. The levy on petrol exports is now ₹1.15 per litre, a significant ...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Can a right to collect toll become taxable payment? The GST question
A Supreme Court case questions whether a government-granted right to collect tolls constitutes non-monetary payment for highway constructio...
01 Sep, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
India cuts diesel export levy to Rs 1/litre from Rs 3, windfall tax to Rs 19As of September 1, the Centre has updated the export duties levied on petroleum products. Notably, the export charge on diesel has been red...
01 Sep, 2026, 06.02 PM IST
India's gross GST revenue up 14.8% on year to nearly Rs 2 lakh crore in AugustIndia’s gross GST revenue rose 14.8% year-on-year to Rs 1.99 lakh crore in August 2026, up from Rs 1.74 lakh crore a year earlier. However,...
01 Sep, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
Record 7.8 crore ITRs filed for AY26-27 as August 31 deadline endsOver 7.8 crore Income Tax Returns were filed for AY 2026-27 by August 31. This marked the close of the revised statutory deadline for non-a...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
South Korea proposes record $597 billion 2027 budget to supercharge AI investmentIn its annual budget proposal, the budget ministry said the spending plan represented a 12.8% rise from 2026, marking the largest year-on...
01 Sep, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Canada benefit payments in September 2026: Who is getting money, when the payments arrive and why some Canadians will have to wait until OctoberCRA payments September 2026: Several government benefit payments are set to reach eligible Canadians in September 2026, but the money won't...
31 Aug, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
India's fiscal deficit for April-July at Rs 4.55 lakh crore, narrows to 26.8% of FY27 aimIndia's fiscal deficit reached 4.55 lakh crore rupees through July. This figure represents 26.8% of the annual budget estimates for this ye...
31 Aug, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
GST Council's 57th meeting to be held on September 12, officers' meeting on September 11The 57th Goods and Services Tax Council meeting will convene on September 12, 2026. An Officers' Meeting will precede it on September 11 in...
29 Aug, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
Who needs to file ITR by August 31, 2026 for AY 2026-2027? Check what happens if ITR filing deadline is missedITR Deadline: The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) for taxpayers with non-audit business or professional income is August 31, 2...
29 Aug, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Retiring early? Know how much tax exemption can employees claim for VRSYou can claim full tax exemption on VRS if the scheme was launched under special framework; Know how it works for employees claiming VRS.
28 Aug, 2026, 10.27 AM IST