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Supreme Court judge slams collegium for transfer on government nudge | India News

NEW DELHI: Stressing that the biggest threat to the independence of the judiciary “is from within”, Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan expressed on Saturday his dissent and disappointment with the collegium’s decision to transfer Justice Atul Sreedharan from MP high court to Allahabad HC on the Centre’s suggestion, and said it “reveals a striking intrusion…

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Delivery in a dash? On govt nudge, quick commerce firms begin dropping 10-minute promise; experts say it won’t hit business | Delhi News

NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: In a bid to ensure safety of delivery partners and reduce pressure created by aggressive delivery timelines, govt has urged quick commerce companies to stop branding of “10-minute” delivery services. The nudge has had impact with some firms dropping timelines as their main pitch.Blinkit and Instamart have removed the claim and changes by…

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ITR filing: Received ‘nudge’ from Income Tax Department for tax return & refund claims? Here’s what you need to do

Identified taxpayers are being sent SMS and email under the government’s NUDGE campaign. (AI image) ITR filing FY 2024-25 (AY 2025-26): The Income Tax Department is stepping up scrutiny for tax returns and many taxpayers are getting alerts to check their exemption and deduction claims. The last date to file income tax returns for FY…

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Tax nudge: Income tax dept ropes in MNCs to flag undisclosed foreign assets; employees face Dec 31 deadline

With just days left before the year-end compliance window closes, the Income Tax department has begun reaching out directly to multinational companies, asking them to alert Indian employees about undisclosed foreign assets and income, according to multiple tax advisors.Several large multinationals — including a global consumer healthcare firm, a wireless technology major and a US-based…

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Rate cut nudge: RBI Governor asks banks to pass on easing; when will EMIs fall for borrowers?

The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday pressed banks to fully transmit policy rate cuts to borrowers, as Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged lenders to support sustainable growth and improve customer outcomes, PTI reported.Malhotra met managing directors and chief executives of public sector banks and select private lenders in Mumbai, asking them to pass on the…

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Income Tax ‘nudge’ for 25k cases of unreported foreign assets, income

NEW DELHI: The income tax department has launched a fresh campaign to nudge those with overseas assets or income to disclose details in India. Initially, around 25,000 high-risk cases will be targeted through SMS and e-mails, with the campaign proposed to be expanded mid-Dec to cover others, and improve the compliance ecosystem.The initiative comes exactly…

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Premiumisation rides high in 2Ws, GST relief may nudge entry bikes

CHENNAI: Even as the government’s GST cut raises hopes for a revival in entry-level bike sales, the long-term direction of India’s two-wheeler market remains clear — a steady march toward premiumisation, with buyers shifting gears toward more powerful, stylish, and tech-savvy models.Industry analysts point out that premiumisation is no longer just a trend — it’s…

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