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A key industry demand relates to strengthening the Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR). (AI image) As the Centre readies the Union Budget 2026-27, industry and tax experts have flagged mounting customs litigation, uneven trade facilitation and gaps in digitalisation as areas needing urgent policy attention. In its pre-Budget memorandum, FICCI has outlined a series…
NEW DELHI: Maulana Arshad Madani, who leads one of the two factions of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, on Wednesday alleged that the “flexible policy” adopted by Congress during its tenure towards “politics of hatred based on religion caused severe damage to both the country and Constitution”.He also claimed if Congress had taken “the same strict stand against…
PM Modi at Pongal celebrations at minister L Murugan’s Delhi residence A few days ago, I was in the sacred land of Somnath to be part of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, marking a thousand years since the first attack on Somnath, which took place in 1026. People from all across India had come to be…
Donald Trump and Reza Pahlavi (AP images) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi as a “very nice” person but expressed doubts over whether the exiled former crown prince could rally enough support inside Tehran to take over. His remarks came as protests against the clerical regime continued to grip…
BENGALURU: Ifosys is under investigation by the US Department of Justice over the classification of certain H-1B visa recipient employees working for one of its clients in immigration documents filed with US govt authorities. Infosys said it is engaged in discussions with the DoJ regarding the ongoing investigation and is continuing its own inquiry into…
Sanjay Manjrekar and Virat Kohli (Photos by ICC and PTI) NEW DELHI: Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has shared his opinion on Sanjay Manjrekar’s remark suggesting that Virat Kohli chose “the easiest format to play” by continuing in ODIs while stepping away from Test cricket. Harbhajan defended Kohli’s stature and consistency, calling such opinions unfair…
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has issued a new notice about the SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025 Tier, I results. The explanation was prompted by a number of candidates who queried inconsistencies between their scores and the released cut, off figures. The Commission has thus elaborated the matter and also given the assurance…
Mark your calendars! John Mayer’s highly anticipated debut performance in Mumbai, originally set for January 22, 2026, has been pushed back to February 11, 2026, at the iconic Mahalaxmi Race Course. The delay comes as organizers have cited unexpected circumstances. But no worries for fans—your existing tickets are still valid and BookMyShow promises a smooth…
Meta’s new structure reveals tension between Mark Zuckerberg and Alexandr Wang, the $14 billion AI recruit. Wang finds Zuckerberg’s micromanagement stifling, while staff question his leadership for Meta’s AI ambitions. A recent strategy clash highlighted differing priorities, with Wang pushing for cutting-edge AI over immediate product integration. Meta’s newest reporting structure is exposing something leadership…
PATNA: RJD chief Lalu Prasad’s estranged elder son and Janshakti Janata Dal (JJD) president Tej Pratap Yadav has managed to keep both the ruling NDA and his own disapproving family on tenterhooks with a series of carefully choreographed political moves centred around his ‘chura-dahi’ feast on Wednesday.On Tuesday, Tej spent the day firmly in the…
