Starting today, a 1% increase in tax on private CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) cars has come into effect. The move, aimed at aligning green fuel vehicles with broader taxation norms, is expected to marginally impact the cost of ownership for

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The state government has introduced a bill to grant the Nashik‑Trimbakeshwar Kumbh Mela Authority sweeping powers ahead of the Simhastha Mela, scheduled for October 2026–July 2027. The legislation empowers the 22‑member authority—headed by the Nashik Divisional Commissioner—to approve all development during the

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In a key development in the ongoing legal dispute between IT giants Cognizant and Infosys in the US, Cognizant has now asked Infosys to identify the employees who accessed confidential information related to its healthcare platform, Trizetto. Cognizant alleges that

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The Indian tax authorities are intensifying their scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions, focusing on digital trails left behind by investors and traders. With rising adoption of virtual digital assets (VDAs), the Income Tax Department is now using advanced data analytics and

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Despite concerns over rising Non-Performing Assets (NPAs), Indian banks remain fundamentally strong and well-capitalized, according to analysts and regulatory assessments. Recent financial disclosures indicate that while certain sectors such as MSMEs and unsecured retail loans show signs of stress, the

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Electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly accelerating their market presence in India, with their share in total vehicle sales nearly doubling in the first half of 2025. Driven by rising fuel costs, growing environmental awareness, and enhanced government incentives, EV adoption

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An upbeat sentiment among homebuyers, coupled with a robust infrastructure push, is revitalizing Mumbai’s real estate market, reaffirming its status as India’s “Maximum City.” Major infrastructure projects like the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link, Metro expansions, and coastal road developments are

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The High Court has ruled that goods confiscated under Section 130 of the GST Act can be released during the pendency of an appeal, provided they haven’t yet been auctioned. In the case of Nikhil Ayyappan vs. State of Kerala (WP(C) No. 19789/2025),

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