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NEW DELHI: What began as a satirical online response to remarks attributed to the chief justice of India spilled onto the streets of the capital on Saturday, three weeks later, with Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke leading a protest to demand the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged irregularities in…
Experts are of the view that India’s bonds have been made attractive. (AI image) Looking to preserve its foreign exchange reserves and defend the rupee, the government and the Reserve Bank of India on Friday announced several steps aimed at attracting foreign inflows. Record foreign capital outflows amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict have added immense…
Foreign capital (AI image) US-Iran war: Moving in to bolster forex reserves and attract foreign investments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday announced five measures. The steps come at a time when foreign investors have been exiting Indian equities at a record pace, putting pressure on the rupee and India’s…
Indian economy (AI image) With an aim to attract foreign capital, the government on Friday promulgated an ordinance to exempt capital gains tax on investments made by Foreign Institutional Investors in government securities, according to a PTI report. The move is aimed at making Indian debt markets more attractive to overseas investors while helping shield…
Selecting the correct ITR form is crucial for valid tax compliance. (AI image) It is that time of the year again, when focus shifts to Income Tax Return(‘ITR’) filing. The tax filing deadline for the Financial Year (‘FY’) 2025–26 is approaching and taxpayers have commenced to gather documents like Form No. 16, other tax deduction…
India’s growth story has continued to draw interest from investors across the globe, Union commerce minister and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. Speaking at the Citi India Conference 2026, Goyal said his recent interactions with international investors reflected strong confidence in India’s future prospects.“Every conversation that I had reinforced one truth. The world’s…
At present, foreign investors are required to pay a 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on listed equities and bonds held for more than a year. (AI image) In a bid to stem foreign capital outflow amid the Middle East crisis, the government is looking to do away with capital gains tax on foreign portfolio investors’…
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, best known for transforming his company into the world’s most valuable semiconductor giant, added a quirky chapter to his growing reputation as a street-food influencer, as reported by Business Insider. During his recent visit to Taipei’s Raohe Street Night Market, Huang scribbled a playful note “Jensen was here” on a bathroom…
NEW DELHI: Petrol prices breached the Rs 100-a-litre-mark in the capital on Monday after state-owned oil companies effected the fourth hike in retail fuel rates in 11 days, raising petrol prices by another Rs 2.61 to Rs 102.12 a litre to cut losses from selling auto fuels below market cost. Petrol price was last past…
When it comes to one of the most fascinating, untamed creatures on earth, snakes probably are on the top of the list. These slithering reptiles hide many secrets and hold a significant place in the hearts of Indians. In India, snakes, especially King Cobras are revered. But did you know there is a village in…
