Budget 2026: Govt should avoid hiking surcharge on super-rich, reviving wealth tax; why experts warn of capital flight

Tax experts have cautioned the government against raising the income tax surcharge on high-income individuals or reintroducing a wealth tax in the Union Budget 2026-27, warning that such moves could push wealthy taxpayers to relocate to low-tax jurisdictions and hurt investment and job creation.At present, individuals earning over Rs 50 lakh are subject to a…

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India Post GDS Recruitment 2026: Registration for 28740 vacancies from January 31, 10th pass can apply; check details here

India Post GDS Recruitment 2026 registration begins for 28740 vacancies from January 31 India Post has announced the registration schedule for the Gramin Dak Sevaks recruitment drive for 2026, opening applications for a total of 28,740 tentative vacancies across 23 postal circles. The recruitment will cover posts of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS), Branch Postmaster (BPM),…

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‘Would be surprised if pact isn’t signed by March’: CEA on India–US trade deal – Here’s all you need to know

NEW DELHI: Calling the India–US trade deal “elusive” but nearing completion, chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran on Wednesday said he would be “surprised” if the pact is not sealed by March, further adding that “most issues have been resolved.““I was hoping something would be done by the end of November, but it has turned…

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DMER group C result 2025 declared: Merit list out for 1,107 posts, direct link here

The Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Maharashtra, has released the Group C Result 2025, ending a prolonged wait for thousands of candidates who appeared for the recruitment examinations held in September and October this year. The result includes post-wise merit lists covering 1,107 vacancies across technical and non-technical positions in state medical colleges…

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'Dhurandhar' Day 8: Ranveer–Akshaye starrer earns Rs 30 cr, weekend total hits Rs 250 cr

Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ is making waves, crossing the Rs 250 crore mark and eyeing historical box office records. The spy thriller’s second Friday collections surged, surpassing its opening day and showing immense growth. With strong word-of-mouth, the film is poised for a massive second weekend, potentially outperforming major hits and setting new benchmarks for Ranveer…

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‘Reforms driving productivity’: FM Sitharaman highlights 8.2% GDP rise; says high-frequency indicators show continued momentum

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the July–September GDP growth of 8.2 per cent reflects the strength of the Indian economy and underscores the impact of reforms and fiscal consolidation.In a post on X, Sitharaman said, “Various high-frequency indicators also point to continued economic momentum and broad-based consumption growth.”Official data released earlier in the…

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‘Would have worked on my companies’! Elon Musk says Doge was ‘somewhat successful’ — Would Tesla CEO take the leadership again?

Elon Musk has played down the achievements of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the cost-cutting initiative he headed for US President Donald Trump, saying the unit managed only limited gains before it folded. Speaking on a podcast with former Trump official Katie Miller on Tuesday (local time), the Tesla chief said the experience is…

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Publisher issues apology to Shivaji heir over ‘unverified statements’ in 2003 book | India News

KOLHAPUR: Following a high court directive, Oxford University Press has apologised to Chhatrapati Udayanraje Bhosale, 13th descendant of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and others offended by “unverified statements” in four pages of James Laine’s 2003 book, ‘Shivaji: Hindu King in Islamic India’. Protests over these had led to an attack on a Pune-based history research centre.Acting…

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