Can the government impose taxes without a law? What Article 265 says
  • 21 Jul 2026 06:27 PM
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Can the government impose taxes without a law? What Article 265 says

Source: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/can-the-government-impose-taxes-without-a-law-what-article-265-says-11784617583191.html

Have you filed your income tax return for FY 2025-26? With the 31 July 2026 deadline approaching, taxpayers should ensure they understand not only their tax obligations but also the constitutional principles that govern taxation in India.

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Can music labels be taxed for promoting songs they own? Supreme Court to decide
  • 16 Jul 2026 06:22 PM
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Can music labels be taxed for promoting songs they own? Supreme Court to decide

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/supreme-court-music-label-tax-promoting-songs-music-rights-11784181571202.html

The verdict could affect not only music labels but also sectors such as OTT platforms, sports broadcasting, trademark licensing, franchising, technology licensing and merchandising.

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Can GST officers issue a fraud notice without proof? Madras HC explains
  • 15 Jul 2026 04:55 PM
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Can GST officers issue a fraud notice without proof? Madras HC explains

Source: https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/can-gst-officers-issue-a-fraud-notice-without-proof-madras-hc-explains-11784096179261.html

Before the High Court, the petitioners argued that the department should establish fraud before invoking Section 74 and that notices based solely on audit reports or inspection findings were invalid.

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Claude AI subscriptions now available in rupees: Check how much Pro, Max and Team plans cost in India
  • 14 Jul 2026 06:38 PM

Claude AI subscriptions now available in rupees: Check how much Pro, Max and Team plans cost in India

Source: https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/claude-ai-subscriptions-now-available-in-rupees-check-how-much-pro-max-and-team-plans-cost-in-india-11783959487803.html

Indian users subscribing to Claude AI will no longer have to pay in US dollars as Anthropic now displays India-specific pricing for its Pro, Max and Team plans on its official website, allowing customers to subscribe and pay in rupees instead.

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India’s is fast urbanizing but the path remains poorly lit: here’s how robust data could change that
  • 14 Jul 2026 06:42 PM

India’s is fast urbanizing but the path remains poorly lit: here’s how robust data could change that

Source: https://www.livemint.com/opinion/online-views/india-urbanizing-robust-data-small-towns-census-cities-policymakers-villages-maharashtra-11783932080605.html

The country's urban population is growing faster than official numbers indicate. While policymakers seem to have an inkling of this, three measures could help ensure a regular supply of robust data.

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Online gaming firms move SC for review of 28% GST verdict
  • 14 Jul 2026 06:46 PM

Online gaming firms move SC for review of 28% GST verdict

Source: https://www.livemint.com/industry/online-gaming-firms-sc-ruling-review-28-gst-11784016545683.html

Online gaming companies have moved the Supreme Court seeking review of its 27 May judgment upholding the constitutional validity of the 28% goods and services tax (GST) levy on online gaming and rejecting challenges to retrospective tax demands worth over ₹1.5 trillion.

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The week in charts: high fiscal deficit, industrial production growth, weak monsoon
  • 04 Jul 2026 04:24 PM

The week in charts: high fiscal deficit, industrial production growth, weak monsoon

Source: https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-economy-fiscal-deficit-iip-monsoon-gst-ai-11782973674067.html

India received only 99.5 mm of rainfall, making June 2026 the fifth driest June since 1901, raising concerns over El Niño's impact on the monsoon.

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Haryana Tops India in GST Growth with 32% Revenue Surge in Q1 FY 2026-27
  • 02 Jul 2026 05:50 PM

Haryana Tops India in GST Growth with 32% Revenue Surge in Q1 FY 2026-27

Source: https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/haryana-tops-india-gst-growth-32-percent-revenue-surge-q1-fy-2026-27.html

Haryana celebrated the 9th anniversary of GST implementation on 1 July 2026 at Panchkula, highlighting the state’s outstanding achievements in GST administration and revenue growth.

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