SC verdict on Trump tariffs: Dissent highlights India in Russia oil context

India found itself directly referenced in a landmark US Supreme Court judgment limiting presidential tariff authority, after justices examined how tariffs imposed under emergency powers were used as tools of foreign policy– including pressure linked to Russian oil imports.The ruling in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump held that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA)…

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Received an ITR refund email or SMS alert? Income Tax Department has an important warning for taxpayers

The Income Tax Department has cautioned taxpayers against a surge in refund-related fraud attempts, warning that scammers are exploiting delays and heightened expectations around tax refunds through fake emails, phone calls and SMS messages.In a message posted on X, the department urged taxpayers not to share one-time passwords (OTPs), bank details or personal information in…

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Trump tariffs trashed: US businesses fret as court ruling ‘worryingly silent’ over refunds

Thousands of US businesses scored a major victory after the US Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. However, while companies welcomed the decision, the process of getting refunds worth billions of dollars is expected to be slow and complex.In a landmark ruling with global economic implications, the court said Trump…

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Tether Buying Gold: ‘James Bond-style’ bunker: Why a crypto firm is buying more gold than most central banks

Gold is not just another metal. For centuries, the yellow metal has been a symbol of safety and stability, serving as a reliable hedge when markets turn volatile. Centuries ago, kings hoarded it to display their power, then, as nations modernised, central banks began stockpiling gold to shield their economies against crises. But recently, gold…

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