New Income-Tax Rules 2026 Drafted: How Filing, Forms and Compliance Will Change from April
India’s income tax system is set to undergo a major overhaul from April 1, 2026, with the Income Tax Department releasing the draft Income-Tax Rules, 2026 along with proposed new income-tax return (ITR) forms. The draft rules offer the first detailed view of how the Income‑tax Act, 2025 will be implemented in practice. The department […]
Rahul Gandhi Raises Parliamentary Concerns in Meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday met Om Birla, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, to convey concerns he intends to raise during the ongoing session of Parliament. The brief meeting took place after the lower House was adjourned for the day, following a standoff between the government and opposition parties over […]
Pakistan’s Trump Outreach Draws Skepticism as India–US Trade Pact Shifts Regional Equations
Pakistan’s diplomatic strategy toward the United States has come under renewed scrutiny following the recent India–US trade agreement, with political commentators and opposition figures questioning Islamabad’s reliance on symbolic outreach to former US President Donald Trump. Since the announcement of the India–US trade deal last week, the Shehbaz Sharif government has faced mounting criticism from […]
Pakistan Criticised for Trade Inaction as India–US Deal Reshapes Regional Economic Dynamics
A prominent Pakistani newspaper has sharply criticised the Shehbaz Sharif government’s trade policy after India and the United States announced a sweeping interim trade agreement, calling Islamabad’s approach to Washington “passive” and strategically inadequate. In an op-ed published by Dawn, senior trade policy expert Dr Manzoor Ahmad described the India–US trade deal as a major […]
Advised PM Not to Enter Lok Sabha Amid Disruption, Says Speaker Om Birla
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said he had advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to enter the Lok Sabha amid escalating disruptions, after Opposition members allegedly surrounded the Speaker’s chair and created disorder in the House. Explaining the circumstances that led to the adjournment of proceedings just before the Prime Minister’s scheduled address, […]
Passport Rules Set to Change in 2026: Government Fixes February 15 Deadline
The Government of India has announced a major overhaul of passport rules for 2026, aimed at simplifying applications, strengthening security, and significantly reducing processing time. The updated regulations will come fully into force after February 15, 2026, and applicants have been advised to prepare in advance to avoid delays or rejections.The new framework focuses on […]
Income Tax Slabs After Budget 2026: No Change in Rates for FY 2026–27
Income tax slabs are among the most closely watched announcements in every Union Budget. In Budget 2026, many individual taxpayers were hoping for a revision in tax slabs that could lower their tax burden for the upcoming financial year. However, those expectations were not met. While presenting Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced no […]
Energy Security Is Supreme Priority, India Says After Trump’s Claims on Russian Oil Imports
India on Thursday firmly reiterated that energy security remains its highest national priority, responding to claims by Donald Trump that New Delhi may halt purchases of Russian crude oil and shift sourcing to countries such as the United States and Venezuela. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India’s decisions on oil imports are […]
Why One Tariff Number in the India–US Trade Deal Triggered a Political Reckoning in Pakistan
A single number in the newly announced India–US trade understanding has triggered an outsized reaction across the border: 18%. When Donald Trump announced that tariffs on Indian exports to the US would be reduced to 18%, the contrast was immediate and uncomfortable for Pakistan, which continues to face a 19% tariff rate. The difference may […]
India–US Trade Deal Likely by Mid-March; Joint Statement Expected This Week, Says Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that India and the United States are set to move closer to finalising a bilateral trade agreement, with a joint statement expected within the next four to five days. Speaking on the progress of negotiations, Goyal said the formal trade deal, including all legal and […]