Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...
On This Day in History, June 26: UN Charter signed, Indira Gandhi declares Emergency, Harry Potter debuts, Corvette day, Sher Shah Suri wins against Mughals and moreOn This Day in History, June 26 saw the signing of the United Nations Charter, Richard III's rise to the English throne, India's declaratio...
Income tax dept identifies up to 20,000 cases of individuals who used the ‘swapped provisions’ trick to reduce net tax liability; Know what to do now to fix thisThe Income Tax Department has flagged 15,000-20,000 cases of individuals using a 'swapped provisions' trick to unfairly reduce their tax li...
On ESOP value over US$ 60,000 US estate tax up to 40% can be levied after death of even a non-US resident; Here’s how to manage its impact on legal heirsIndian professionals holding US ESOPs and RSUs face a significant risk of up to 40% US estate tax on assets exceeding $60,000 after their d...
Starmer leaves No. 10 without ever managing to explain what he stood forKeir Starmer's premiership ended abruptly, overshadowed by Donald Trump's pronouncements. Despite a significant election victory, Starmer s...
A tax-law argument could make or break Trump's H-1B $100,000 planA US court blocked a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, deeming it an unconstitutional tax imposed by presidential authority without congressional app...
RBI sweetens FCNR deposits: NRIs can now earn up to 7% on dollar savingsFor the first time in years, the math is actually working for non-resident Indians to invest dollar savings in India.
Bernie Sanders pushes 50%t public stake in AI giants, $1,000 dividend payout to every AmericanSenator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation proposing a 50% public ownership stake in major US AI companies through a one-time stock ...
Petrol, Diesel prices today (June 16, 2026): Fuel rates remain unchanged across major Indian citiesFuel prices held steady on June 16, 2026, providing relief after recent hikes. Global oil prices saw a rebound due to supply concerns and g...
India hikes diesel, ATF export levies from June 16India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be ...
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over digital tax, says will have 'no choice'US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to France. He threatens to impose 100% tariffs on all French wines and champagne. This...
Petrol, Diesel prices on June 14: Check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other citiesFuel prices remained steady on June 14, 2026, offering consumers a respite after recent hikes. This pause comes despite global crude oil vo...
Call to extend duty cuts on critical inputs soonIndia is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will r...
Revised common application form for FPIs notifiedThe government has notified a revised common application form for foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to streamline registration and account...
Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
More the retro, less the going forwardRecent developments have cast a shadow over government telecom spectrum charges imposed over ten years ago, now being questioned in light o...
Amsterdam plans higher tourist tax, cruise terminal closure to curb tourism pressureAmsterdam is set to overhaul its tourism sector with ambitious plans including a hike in tourist tax to 20% by 2030. The city also aims to ...