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Himachal steps up toll, entry fee reforms to boost revenue post-RDG; Dy CM
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The Department of State Taxes and Excise has notified the Toll Policy 2026-27 for the financial year April 1 to March 31, 2027, under which toll barriers will be leased through a transparent e-auction mechanism with fixed reserve prices.
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Centre appears to leave no stone unturned to artificially precipitate a fi
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Speaking in the assembly while presenting the interim budget, Thennarasu said that in a federal polity, States have often been treated unfairly, but the scale of challenges Tamil Nadu faces in the current financial year is unprecedented.
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Tamil Nadu unfairly treated by 16th Finance Commission, says TN Finance Mi
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Speaking in the Legislative Assembly while presenting the Interim Budget, Thennarasu said that despite all States unanimously demanding a higher share in the divisible pool, the Commission has recommended retaining it at 41 per cent.
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Priyank Kharge questions RSS funding and registration, calls BJP "devil's
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Speaking to ANI, Kharge said, "They're unregistered. They don't want to register. All I'm asking is to follow the law of the land. If you're an individual, that does not mean that you should not be registered. Which law says that? You should be registered. I'm asking how you're getting th
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41% share of taxes devolved to States, estimated at Rs 25.44 lakh crore fo
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"In the coming year, the States' share is estimated at Rs 25.44 lakh crore, which is devolved to them, an increase of Rs 2.7 lakh crore from last year," she said while replying to the debate in the Lok Sabha on the Union Budget 2026-27. She cited the 16th Finance Commission and said it ha
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Washington issues updated India-US trade framework fact-sheet; drops pulse
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The White House revised its India-US trade factsheet, softening language on India's commitments related to purchases, tariffs and digital taxes. Some references to agricultural products and digital services taxes were removed. The update follows last week's interim trade framework finalis
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India, UN Office for Disarmament Affairs to host second UNSC 1540 capacity
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India, in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), is organising the second edition of the annual Capacity Building Programme on the UN Security Council Resolution 1540 and Strategic Trade Controls for Asia-Pacific and African countries at the National Aca
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Budget measures are to ease compliance and reduce litigation: CBDT Chairma
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These measures include integrating assessment and penalty proceedings into a single process, a move expected to significantly reduce the time and resources taxpayers expend.
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Customs duty reforms aim to boost industry, exports and ease of living: CB
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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi highlighted that the customs duty reforms introduced in the Union Budget 2026-27 are designed to catalyse domestic manufacturing, boost exports, and improve the ease of living for citizens.
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STT hike unlikely to curb speculation, says Zerodha founder Nithin Kamath
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Zerodha founder and CEO Nithin Kamath has said the hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) announced in the Union Budget 2026 is unlikely to reduce speculative activity in India's derivatives markets.
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Reforms in direct taxes ensure taxpayers can manage liabilities, reduce di
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While speaking at a post-Budget interactive session organised by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Secretary highlighted key reforms in direct taxation, and noted that the timeline for revising income tax returns has been extended by one quarter, giving taxpayers additional tim
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BJP's R Ashoka hails railways, tourism focus for Karnataka in Union Budget
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Karnataka Assembly, R Ashoka, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, praising Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a tax-neutral budget and highlighting key provisions for Karnataka, including railway
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