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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicDigital tax

Topic: digital tax

India’s digital tax is discriminatory but won’t retaliate now, US says

The office of the US Trade Representative said the taxes are 'inconsistent with prevailing principles of international taxation, and burden or restricts U.S. commerce.'

Equalisation levy 2020 — looking at India’s digital tax

There is a need for issuing clarifications on the levy in order to avoid taxing unintended business and narrow its scope.

US poised to hit India, Italy, Austria with retaliatory tariffs for digital tax

Determinations on the 3 countries are due because all of them have instituted so-called digital services taxes — or levies on local sales of companies such as Google — this year.

US probes digital services tax imposed by India & others, could hit back with tariffs

The move seeks to determine whether taxes on e-commerce discriminate against American tech giants like Apple, Google and Amazon.com.

Taxes without borders: Govt revises tax on digital transactions, but ambiguities remain

The expanded levy could address the drop in government revenues due to Covid, but the govt must clarify its applicability and enforcement mechanisms.

Governments must not shy away from taxing Google & Facebook for your personal data

The question is how digital taxes will work, and so far, the Czech Republic appears to have the best idea.

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Floundering PM Internship Scheme has seen 44% drop out since 2024 launch. Budget deals drastic blow

Only 21 percent of interns complete programme as Centre slashes budget by over 50% after poor joining and high attrition.

CDS Gen Chauhan in Armenia, focus on deeper defence ties including new deals

Armenia has procured significant defence equipment from India, including artillery guns, multi-barrel rocket launchers, air defence system, sniper rifles, weapons locating radars, anti-drone weapons.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.