The traditional path to a US passport looks less certain than it did a decade agoThe US immigration pathway for skilled professionals, once a clear ladder, is now fraught with uncertainty. Lottery-based H-1B visas and ma...
02 Jun, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Why India’s next real estate cycle could be driven by retail investors and REITs, Sandipan Roy explainsIn an interaction with Sandipan Roy, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), at Motilal Oswal Private Wealth, he explains why India’s next real est...
24 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively ...
19 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
What should you do with your gold investments after PM Modi urges people to postpone gold purchases?Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to postpone gold purchases to curb India's import bill amidst West Asia tensions. While the intention is...
13 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Labour reforms fully operationalised; govt pro-poor, industry friendly: Mansukh MandaviyaIndia's central government has fully activated four new labor codes. These codes consolidate 29 existing laws into a modern framework. The ...
12 May, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
29 Apr, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
The energy shock at 35,000 feet is burning a hole in your pocketAs aviation fuel prices reach a new high globally, the airline industry is feeling the crunch, with ticket prices climbing and schedules be...
24 Apr, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Gratuity may rise under New Labour Code, but your income tax bill could tooThe Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
CBIC to launch SWIFT 2.0, revamped Atithi appThe finance ministry, in a statement, said that Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary will preside over the International Cu...
25 Feb, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Hotel stays for rooms with tariff till Rs 7,500 to cheaper by up to Rs 525 from MondayEffective Monday, hotel rooms costing Rs 7,500 or less will see a price reduction of up to Rs 525 due to revised GST rates. The reduction f...
21 Sep, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
As Indians splurge on travel, will Budget 2025 bring tax turbulence or tailwinds?Budget 2025 has the travel industry anticipating potential changes. Key issues include investment in tourism infrastructure, rationalising ...
28 Jan, 2025, 06.22 PM IST
GST regime: Relief over lower levy on economy air ticket may endWhile the GST rate on economy class air tickets, at 5%, is about 1 percentage point lower than earlier taxes, it is about 4 percentage poin...
03 Jul, 2017, 12.45 AM IST
Trump’s first address to Congress: Should you smile or keep worrying on Dalal StreetTrump said that his team was developing tax reforms that would reduce the rate on US companies, so they could compete and thrive ‘anywhere ...
01 Mar, 2017, 10.39 AM IST
Rail Budget 2014: Travel cos bat for FDI in Railways, tax relief on jet fuelSupporting FDI in Railways, MakeMyTrip's co-founder and CEO Rajesh Magow also suggested 100 per cent FDI in the case of airlines.
07 Jul, 2014, 01.42 PM IST
Budget 2013: Tax amendments you can expect in rent allowance, LTA & gift taxThere may also be some changes in the tax slabs to provide some relief from inflation. Here are a handful of the expected changes.
18 Feb, 2013, 04.46 PM IST