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Can a 15% gold duty fix India's trade deficit? The math is not simple

India may need a steep fall in gold imports to ease its trade deficit, but high prices, investment demand and smuggling risks complicate the duty hike's impact

NEET to recruitment tests: Why India's competitive exams keep failing

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following alleged paper leaks has reignited concerns over the integrity of India's competitive examination system

ITR-3 changes: Experts explain what traders, freelancers should know

The revised form requires stricter disclosure, turnover matching and reconciliation across trading records.

Kazakhstan announces 10-year Golden Visa for investors, IT talent: Details

New Altyn Visa promises tax incentives, easier residency and long-term access for foreign investors

Aadhaar eases enrolment for children, vulnerable groups, Indians abroad

UIDAI updates regulations to simplify Aadhaar access for children and vulnerable groups while expanding the list of accepted documents

Quick refunds, simpler filing: Income Tax dept explains impact of new law

Department moves to automated refunds as the 2025 Act prioritises simplified compliance and reduced litigation

Cash-transfer promises rise, but can states afford the welfare bill?

As cash-transfer politics becomes embedded in elections, the bigger challenge for states may lie not in announcing welfare promises, but in sustaining them fiscally

OMCs bleed ₹30,000 crore a month: How long can India hold down fuel prices?

India is shielding consumers from rising global oil prices, but OMC losses are surging. How long can fuel prices stay frozen before fiscal pressure forces tough decisions?

'Babies were crying': Widow of US veteran recounts immigration detention

Widow of retired US soldier says during detention she shared a dormitory with nearly 60 women, many of them mothers separated from their children

India raises import duties on gold: A timeline of hikes, cuts and comebacks

India raises gold, silver and platinum import duties to curb overseas demand, ease pressure on forex reserves and narrow current account deficit amid global uncertainty

Allahabad HC ruling on EPFO higher pension may widen relief for retirees

Court rules that EPFO cannot deny higher pension benefits where contributions were made on actual salary basis

Heatwave intensifies in west India, Delhi may get light rain, storms today

The national capital may receive a brief spell of rain during the forenoon, with winds of 30-40 kmph gusting up to 50 kmph, according to the IMD

Govt revises release date for annual and Q4 GDP estimates to June 7

The ministry said the change was necessitated because some "critical datasets become available only after a lag of up to two months"

Why Labour lawmakers are calling for UK PM Keir Starmer to resign

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to step down as dissent grows within the ruling Labour Party, with several lawmakers openly calling for his resignation

IT form changes in FY26: Experts explain key updates taxpayers should know

Experts say the new FY26 income tax forms aim to make tax reporting more data-driven while tightening checks on mismatches and under-reporting.

AI ads face ASCI test as draft rules target deepfakes, misleading claims

The guidelines also state that AI-driven paid or sponsored product suggestions would need to be specifically labelled as "sponsored by". ASCI has sought feedback by June 13

India's April retail inflation rises to 3.48% as food prices increase

Food inflation, measured by the All India Consumer Food Price Index (CFPI), rose to 4.20 per cent in April from 3.87 per cent in March.

Planning a Bali workcation? Tourist visa rules are getting stricter

Indonesia is tightening tourist visa rules as influencers, digital nomads and remote workers come under scrutiny

India must replicate Apple story many times over: NITI Aayog's Rajiv Gauba

At the CII Annual Business Summit 2026, Rajiv Gauba said India must move from "prohibited unless permitted" to "permitted unless prohibited" to deepen reforms

Why Royal Enfield's ₹2,200 crore Andhra bet matters beyond motorcycles

Royal Enfield's move to Andhra Pradesh comes as premium motorcycles, exports, and multi-location manufacturing become bigger priorities for auto makers