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Under Rs 12 Lakh And Investing In Stocks? The Budget's Zero-Tax Pitch Has A Catch
The structure has prompted questions on whether the middle class is being penalised for investing in equities.
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'Middle Class Taxed For Surviving, Not Thriving': Expert Urges Fix In Budget 2026
Singla proposes a percentage-based standard deduction. "It would restore fairness by aligning taxation with economic reality."
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Old Tax Vs New Tax Regime: What Budget 2026 May Change For India's Salaried Class
Government data shows this strategy is already working. For FY 2023-24, 72% of taxpayers, around 5.27 crore, chose the new tax regime.
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Old Tax Vs New Tax Regime: What Budget 2026 May Change For India's Salaried Class
Government data shows this strategy is already working. For FY 2023-24, 72% of taxpayers, around 5.27 crore, chose the new tax regime.
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Is This India's First Sunday Budget? All About The February 1 Tradition
For the first time in India's fiscal history, the Union Budget is set to be presented on a Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11 am on February 1.
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Google Launches UCP Protocol Designed to Enable Direct Purchases Within Google Search
Google has launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This open system will soon power a new checkout feature on eligible Google product listings in AI Mode in Search and the Gemini app. This will allow shoppers to check out from eligible US retailers right as they’re researching on Google. Google built the UCP with companies like Shopify, E...
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OpenAI Updates ChatGPT With Controls to Adjust GPT-5 Thinking Duration
OpenAI has introduced a new control for GPT-5 Thinking, letting users choose how long ChatGPT spends “thinking” before responding. The toggle offers four modes, Light, Standard, Extended, and Heavy, balancing speed and depth. Initially available only on the web for paid tiers, the feature addresses complaints about slow responses following GPT-...
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Trump Was Asked Why He's Singling Out India Over Russia Trade. His Reply
US President Donald Trump warned of new "secondary sanctions" for Moscow's trading partners when he was asked why India was being "singled out" for its business ties with Russia, leaving other nations that have been buying Russian energy.
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Food Authority Warns Online Platforms: Follow Safety Rules Or "Face Action"
All e-commerce players are directed to uphold the highest standards of food safety for the well-being and trust of Indian consumers.
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Food Safety Raid In Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar: Expired, Low-Quality Food Found In Establishments
The food business had to face penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act between the time frame of two months, April and May
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Under Rs 12 Lakh And Investing In Stocks? The Budget's Zero-Tax Pitch Has A Catch
The structure has prompted questions on whether the middle class is being penalised for investing in equities.
-
'Middle Class Taxed For Surviving, Not Thriving': Expert Urges Fix In Budget 2026
Singla proposes a percentage-based standard deduction. "It would restore fairness by aligning taxation with economic reality."
-
Old Tax Vs New Tax Regime: What Budget 2026 May Change For India's Salaried Class
Government data shows this strategy is already working. For FY 2023-24, 72% of taxpayers, around 5.27 crore, chose the new tax regime.
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Old Tax Vs New Tax Regime: What Budget 2026 May Change For India's Salaried Class
Government data shows this strategy is already working. For FY 2023-24, 72% of taxpayers, around 5.27 crore, chose the new tax regime.
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Is This India's First Sunday Budget? All About The February 1 Tradition
For the first time in India's fiscal history, the Union Budget is set to be presented on a Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11 am on February 1.
-
Google Launches UCP Protocol Designed to Enable Direct Purchases Within Google Search
Google has launched the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). This open system will soon power a new checkout feature on eligible Google product listings in AI Mode in Search and the Gemini app. This will allow shoppers to check out from eligible US retailers right as they’re researching on Google. Google built the UCP with companies like Shopify, E...
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OpenAI Updates ChatGPT With Controls to Adjust GPT-5 Thinking Duration
OpenAI has introduced a new control for GPT-5 Thinking, letting users choose how long ChatGPT spends “thinking” before responding. The toggle offers four modes, Light, Standard, Extended, and Heavy, balancing speed and depth. Initially available only on the web for paid tiers, the feature addresses complaints about slow responses following GPT-...
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Trump Was Asked Why He's Singling Out India Over Russia Trade. His Reply
US President Donald Trump warned of new "secondary sanctions" for Moscow's trading partners when he was asked why India was being "singled out" for its business ties with Russia, leaving other nations that have been buying Russian energy.
-
Food Authority Warns Online Platforms: Follow Safety Rules Or "Face Action"
All e-commerce players are directed to uphold the highest standards of food safety for the well-being and trust of Indian consumers.
-
Food Safety Raid In Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar: Expired, Low-Quality Food Found In Establishments
The food business had to face penalties under the Food Safety and Standards Act between the time frame of two months, April and May
