NRE vs NRO: One account can make your interest tax-free, the other can attract over 30% TDSNRIs and OCIs can use NRE accounts for overseas income and NRO accounts for India-sourced income, but tax treatment differs sharply. NRE in...
Tenant or landlord: Who is responsible for repairs in a rented home? Here's what the law sayWho pays for repairs in a rented home? A leaking tap, damaged wall or broken fitting can quickly turn into a dispute between tenants and la...
Paying rent above Rs 50,000? Failure to deduct TDS can make you an assessee in default; know what to doTenants paying over Rs 50,000 monthly rent must deduct TDS. This applies to individuals and HUFs not requiring tax audits. The TDS rate is ...
New Dubai shared housing rental law: 5 big changes as land department can now order tenant eviction, cancel landlord permits if new rules are not followedDubai is introducing a new law for shared housing. Landlords must get permits from the Dubai Land Department. Non-compliance can lead to te...
Two hundred hurt in post-game violence as Paris hails second Champions League triumphParis witnessed widespread unrest following PSG's Champions League victory, with over 200 injured and one fatality. Riots saw storefronts d...
Sunbird Dispute: HC asks SpiceJet to disclose its assetsSpiceJet must reveal its assets to Sunbird France. The lessor seeks payment for unpaid lease rentals and engine maintenance. A UK court ord...
NCLT admits insolvency plea against Supreme Housing & HospitalityThe National Company Law Tribunal has admitted Canara Bank's insolvency plea against Supreme Housing and Hospitality. The real estate firm ...
Centre rolls out transparency, safety and other state laws for Chandigarh; check what's newChandigarh's legal framework is set for a major upgrade. The Centre has extended five state laws to the Union Territory. These reforms aim ...
Bengaluru landlord seeks 33% rent hike, US woman compares with 3 to 5% rise, sparks debateAn American woman in Bengaluru is raising alarms about steep rent hikes. Her landlord demanded a 33 percent increase, threatening eviction....
UK tenancy rule change from May 1, 2026: Landlords can no longer evict tenants through no-fault evictions, Here’s four other changes for tenants in the United KingdomThe UK's Renters' Rights Act, effective May 1, 2026, significantly overhauls tenant protections. Key changes include abolishing 'no-fault' ...
Prediction markets say they're different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it's all the sameThe soccer coach had blocked himself from sportsbooks by the time he found prediction markets.
Company's income not taxable in shareholders' hands: HCThe Delhi High Court ruled shareholders do not own company assets. They only own shares. Therefore, they cannot be taxed on a company's inc...
Bengaluru CA explains zero tax trick on Rs 17 lakh rent income : 'No bills, no receipts....'India's tax framework allows certain individuals to legally reduce rental income tax to zero. A flat 30% deduction on gross rental income, ...
Tax on destination wedding outside India: Will income tax apply on gifts in form of cash, property, gold jewellery? Know the rulesWhether it is cash, gold, car, or even a property, if gifted to the bride or the groom on their wedding, no tax would be levied on the gift...
US student visa alert: Off-campus jobs could break F1 rules - know the lawIndian students on F1 US education visas face strict work limitations. Off-campus jobs in gas stations, restaurants, or retail are generall...
When and how landlords can increase rent for residents in DubaiDubai landlords are legally restricted from arbitrary rent increases, with hikes capped at 20% and requiring 90 days' notice before lease e...
Six responsibilities every tenant in Dubai must follow as per Rental LawThe Emirates government implemented Dubai rental law to streamline the rental process between tenants and landlords. Following this rental ...