UAE mandates exit permits for students to leave school, introduces strict absence tracking. New rules aim to boost child safety. Details on permits, 'Friday trap', and penalties for Indian families.
More than 145 countries have solidified a revised global minimum tax agreement, incorporating US concerns. This landmark deal aims to curb corporate tax avoidance worldwide. Read the full details here.
Recent tax amendments on PF, NPS, and superannuation funds create financial anxiety for India's middle class. Explore the impact and calls for reform.
Chandigarh advocate Siddharth Arora critiques Supreme Court's 2025 orders on community dogs, highlighting violations of ABC Rules 2023 and the constitutional principle of coexistence. Read the full analysis.
An OCI cardholder consultant working from India asks if foreign client fees are taxable. Expert explains residential status, FEMA rules, and disclosure requirements. Read more.
India faces a diplomatic challenge after the US captured Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro. While political stakes are low, the act tests Delhi's commitment to a rules-based international order. Read more.
India's stray dog issue needs reason & compassion, not fear. The proven ABC Rules offer a scientific solution, as seen in the Netherlands. The Supreme Court's role is under scrutiny.
Telangana govt levies road safety tax on new vehicles; funds to boost safety measures. Assembly also approves two private universities. Read key details.
In 1907, the British Raj imposed a ground tax in Lyallpur, now Faisalabad. This colonial revenue policy aimed to boost income from the fertile Chenab Colony. Discover its historical impact.
India's Labour Ministry proposes new social security rules for gig workers, requiring 90 days of work for eligibility. Draft rules open for public consultation. A historic step or an exclusionary bar?
Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia must now obtain prior clearance for carrying certain restricted medicines. Learn the new rules to avoid legal issues and deportation.
Punjab government extends deadline for its 'Settlement of Arrears of Tax Dues Scheme' to March 31, 2025. Traders get more time to clear pending dues with significant concessions. Act now to benefit!
India considers calibrated excise duty hikes on cigarettes, citing current modest rates and significant fiscal and public health space for increase. Read the full analysis.
Planning a trip in 2026? Avoid visa denials & travel hiccups with this guide to 6 crucial passport rules for Portugal, Denmark, US, Bhutan & more. Make your holiday stress-free!
Kuwait introduces major residency reforms: a 6-month cap on staying abroad for most expats, new long-term 'Golden' visas for investors, and stricter rules for domestic workers. Learn the key changes.
New flight safety rules trigger a fierce battle for captains between IndiGo and Air India. With resignations soaring and joining bonuses hitting ₹50 lakh, the race to secure pilots intensifies. Read the full analysis.
A severe captain shortage grips Indian aviation. IndiGo commits to hiring 100 pilots, Air India advertises, as new safety rules and poaching intensify the crisis. Joining bonuses soar to Rs 50 lakh.
Debt mutual funds face net outflows of ₹22,105 crore in 2025, lagging behind hybrid and equity funds. The 2023 tax change removing indexation benefits is a key factor. Read the full analysis.
From January 2026, UAE introduces major changes: expanded plastic ban, new tax rules, Friday timings, social media permits & sugar tax. Know the key facts and avoid fines.
Ministry of Road Transport notifies key amendments to Motor Vehicles Aggregators Guidelines 2025. Passengers can now tip drivers after rides and opt for same-gender drivers. Read details.
Bengaluru entrepreneur Rohit Shroff announces exit from India by 2026, criticising the tax system for targeting compliant taxpayers. His LinkedIn post sparks online debate.
NRIs, learn the tax implications of being a joint holder on parents' Indian bank accounts and the online procedure to apply for a nil TDS certificate when selling property in India. Expert advice inside.
A Bengaluru woman's firm response to moral policing over her attire in her apartment's common area sparks a viral debate on privacy and personal freedom. Read her powerful story.
The Kerala High Court has declared the Centre's service tax on amusement facilities unconstitutional, ruling it encroaches on the state's taxation powers. Read the full legal analysis.
Kerala High Court rules Centre cannot levy service tax on amusement park entry, calling it unconstitutional. The court says only states can tax entertainment. Read the full details.
A viral video from Pune's Rakshak Chowk shows two men, including a foreigner, blocking a footpath to stop bikers. Netizens debate civic sense & lack of police action. Read more.
Indian residents selling US RSUs face 12.5% long-term capital gains tax. Learn the rules for reporting foreign assets and handling FAIU summons for NRIs.
Persistent rain in Colombo puts India's U19 Asia Cup clash with Sri Lanka at risk. If abandoned, it could eliminate arch-rivals Pakistan from the tournament. Full details inside.
Finance Act 2024 rewired share buyback taxation, shifting the burden to shareholders from Oct 1. Experts warn it taxes notional income and creates distortions. Learn the new tax implications.
Understand Portfolio Management Services (PMS): how they differ from mutual funds on tax, customization, and costs. Know the ₹50 lakh minimum and make an informed investment choice.