India renegotiates treaties with Mauritius, Singapore, Cyprus to restore right to tax capital gains at source: FM Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 8th International Tax Conference in Bengaluru. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said India has renegotiated its tax treaties with Mauritius, Singapore and Cyprus to restore the country’s right to tax capital gains arising from investments in India at the source.Speaking about India’s tax policy and international taxation framework, … Read more

Oracle begins cutting jobs, 3,000 may face the axe in India taking workforce to 27,000; routine Indian IT sector roles face pressure even as GCC hiring is set to grow 9-10%

The latest Oracle cuts come against the backdrop of similar workforce reductions Oracle has reportedly started another round of job cuts globally, with industry experts tracking the company estimating that around 10% of its India workforce, or roughly 3,000 employees, could be affected.The company had already eliminated 21,000 jobs earlier this year, including around 12,000 … Read more

Mirzapur Full Movie Collection: ‘Mirzapur The Movie’ box office collection Day 13 [LIVE]: Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi Kishan film eyes breaching Rs 200 crore domestic finish line | Hindi Movie News

Mirzapur The Movie Day 13 box office collection LIVE (Image Credits IMDb) ‘Mirzapur The Movie’ continues its theatrical run in its second week, with the crime saga now closing in on the Rs 200 crore mark in India net collections. Headlined by Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Ravi Kishan, the film has maintained its momentum … Read more

‘H-1B visas should not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners’: JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance has defended the Trump administration’s efforts to reform the H-1B visa programme, saying the system should “not exist to replace American workers with low-wage foreigners.”Speaking on the business and technology show All-In Podcast, Vance said the administration pursued changes through executive and administrative measures because of the lack of political … Read more

Rooftop solar market has potential to reach 132 GW by 2030: ISMA

ISMA has projected that India’s rooftop solar market has the potential to scale to 132 GW from the current 17 GW installed capacity NEW DELHI: Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) has projected that India’s rooftop solar market has the potential to scale to 132 GW from the current 17 GW installed capacity, with an annual … Read more

Disco Shanti Health Update: Disco Shanti’s hospital photo leaves fans worried as veteran actress shares ‘Back To Home’ update without revealing health details |

Disco Shanti, who was a popular name in Tamil cinema during the 1980s and 1990s, has sparked concern among fans after sharing a photo from a hospital. The veteran actress was seen with a tube placed through her nose in the picture, which she posted on Instagram along with the words, “Back To Home”. The … Read more

Mayors could be given powers to oversee water companies under government plan

Mayors and other local political leaders could be given powers to oversee water companies under plans being considered by the government. Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s plan is to create nine new regional bodies responsible for planning, setting objectives, and holding water companies to account. The idea was a key recommendation of Sir John Cunliffe’s Independent … Read more

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UPI charges from October 15: 0.4% MDR on payments above Rs 2,000, but flat Rs 5 fee for railway tickets, fuel, insurance and utilities; sending money to friends, family, Autopay for OTT stays free

The MDR will have to be borne by merchants. Larger retailers, online platforms and restaurants, among others, may choose to absorb the cost. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on Tuesday announced a 0.4% merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000, subject to an overall cap of Rs 300. For utility … Read more

Hayden Panettiere’s Los Angeles home searched by Drug Enforcement Administration, amid investigation into fentanyl-laced pill |

Hayden Panettiere’s Los Angeles home was searched by federal drug agents, with investigators reportedly looking for evidence that could help determine the source of a suspected fentanyl-laced pill.According to TMZ, law enforcement sources alleged that agents from the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) executed a search warrant at Panettiere’s Los Angeles residence on August 25, … Read more