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Topic: Taxes

Tax is now India vs Pakistan. Here’s where both sides get it wrong

No matter what some Pakistani experts might say, India's gap is not the same as Pakistan's disconnect when it comes to the tax base. Start with the latest official numbers.

5 reasons for Americans to be optimistic about their economy in 2026

CEOs were optimistic in 2025, expecting lower taxes & more market-friendly policies from Trump. Then came Liberation Day. Market fell, uncertainty rose. Nonetheless, US economy persisted.

Spain says ‘tax the rich’, plans higher fees for private jets, business class air travel

“It is only fair that those who have more — and pollute more — pay their fair share,” Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said.

How Will Raising the Section 80D Limit Benefit Taxpayers Under the New Tax Regime?

A revision in section 80D would not only support taxpayers but also strengthen the health insurance industry, making quality healthcare more accessible to a larger population.

Budget tries to balance growth with fiscal prudence, but relies on spending cuts over revenue boost

Govt has done well to stick to path of fiscal consolidation. It’s unclear if compression of revenue spends net of interest payments is the direction the govt would like to take in coming yrs.

When you are ecs-tax-tic & tariff-ied and you know it

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

UK gives alcohol industry tax reliefs, hopes for growth, innovation

The announcement is in line with the Prime Minister's 'Plan for Change' aiming to bolster economic growth

Maximise Your Income Tax Savings with Home Loans Today

Read to know how home loans can help you save on taxes, why they are a game-changer for your finances, and how Bajaj Housing Finance Home Loan can make this journey seamless.

SubscriberWrites: Windfall tax gone for the better

The Windfall Tax was primarily introduced to generate revenue, promote wealth redistribution by funding public welfare initiatives, and address inequality.

India probes Netflix’s business practices amid allegations of visa violations, racial discrimination

Netflix's former India director of business and legal affairs, Nandini Mehta, said she is suing Netflix in the US for alleged wrongful termination, racial & gender discrimination.

On Camera

India’s close encounters with Pakistan on Siachen

Pakistan's SSG team was not adequately provisioned for the inclement weather. If it managed to consolidate its position, the story of Siachen would have been different. 

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.