Why Rising Gold Prices Matter for Nris and International Students in 2026
Rising gold prices and a weak rupee are straining Indian study-abroad budgets in 2026, forcing families to use…
Indian E-Visa: Lean Season (april to June) 30-Day E-Tourist Visa Costs $10
Indian e-Visa fees depend on arrival dates, with 30-day stays costing $10 from April-June and $25 otherwise. Applications…
Afghanistan Launches E-Visa at Kabul International Airport, Letter of Invitation (LOI) Required
Afghanistan launches a $123.71 tourist e-visa for 30-day stays via Kabul airport, though Indian citizens can still access…
Cognizant Shifts India Hiring Geography, H-1B Plans Toward GIFT City
Cognizant expands into India's tier-2 cities like Visakhapatnam while H-1B policy shifts prioritize high-skill, high-wage roles over location.
CBDT Transition FAQ Maps Income-Tax Act, 2025, Income-Tax Act, 1961
India transitions to the Income-tax Act, 2025 on April 1, 2026. Old laws still apply to previous years,…
CBDT Notifies Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Under Income-Tax Act, 2025
India's CBDT overhauls tax compliance with the Income-tax Rules 2026, reducing forms and rules to streamline digital filing…
Income-Tax Act, 2025 Takes Over in 2026, While Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Keep 1961 Cases Going
India replaces the 1961 Income-tax Act with the simplified 2025 Act on 1 April 2026, using a mapping…
Income-Tax Act, 2025, Income-Tax Rules, 2026 Keep 1961 Act Alive for Old Years
India launches the Income-tax Act 2025 to replace the 1961 law, simplifying forms and sections while preserving old…
Section 50C Capital Gains Guide Under the Income Tax Act After 2024 Changes
India's capital gains overhaul makes Section 50C critical for property sellers as indexation ends and new 12.5% rates…
Section 45(2) Explains Capital-Gains Tax on Stock-In-Trade Conversions
Learn how Section 45(2) splits asset gains into capital gains and business income using FMV on conversion, with…
2026 U.S. Reimbursement Rules Change for Nris, H-1B Professionals, F-1 Students
New 2026 IRS rules make moving reimbursements taxable for most workers. Accountable plans and $340 monthly transit limits…
India Flags Concerns Over U.S. Mass Cancellation of H-1B Visa Interviews
The FY 2027 H-1B cycle introduces wage-weighted selection while Indian applicants face massive interview backlogs and expanded social…
2026 U.S. Compensation Rules Affect Nris, H-1B, F-1 Students on OPT or CPT
A guide to 2026 U.S. tax labels, thresholds, and residency rules for H-1B, F-1 students, and NRIs, including…
H-1B Workers in India Face Visa Slot Crunch as USCIS and Department of State Split Roles
Indian H-1B workers face travel risks as stricter 2025 interview rules and limited waivers create a major bottleneck…