Tobacco Tax Overhaul 2026 Sets 40% GST and RSP-Based Valuation
India's 2026 tobacco tax remains at 28% GST; claims of a 40% hike or RSP-based valuation are false.…
Supreme Court Rules on GST Refunds with Justice JB Pardiwala
Indian businesses cautioned against unverified reports of a 2026 Supreme Court GST ruling while managing tax incidence rules…
Supreme Court Extends Time for Statutory Appeal in GST Input Tax Credit Case
India's Supreme Court extends the GST fake ITC appeal deadline to March 2026, requiring a pre-deposit and clarifying…
Indian Chartered Accountant Faces US Tourist Visa Denial After Visa Interview
A successful Indian accountant's U.S. visa denial highlights how Section 214(b) prioritizes 'intent to return' over wealth and…
India US Green Card Priority Dates Stretch Over 13 Years
India's Green Card backlog reaches 13 years in Feb 2026. EB-2/EB-3 dates remain in 2013, with I-485 processing…
France Sets Special Global Strategic Partnership to Host 30,000 Indian Students and Launch AI Health Hub
President Macron targets 30,000 Indian students in France by 2030 and launches a new AI health hub at…
Canada Issues Removal Orders for 2,831 Indians in Immigration Crackdown
Canada hits a five-year high in deportations in 2025, with over 18,785 removals and 29,000 pending cases amid…
Income Tax Rule 205 Requires Landlord Relationship Disclosure for HRA Claims
A guide to 2026 tax compliance for Indian-US filers, covering India's Rule 205 HRA disclosures and U.S. residency…
India Debates CA Confidentiality Amid Cross-Border Tax Compliance Challenges
This analysis compares the push for chartered accountant confidentiality in India against U.S. tax disclosure laws. It outlines…
India: Armenia Offers Visa-Free Entry for Indian Passport Holders with US, EU, GCC Residency
Eligible Indian passport holders with residency in the US, EU, or GCC can enter Armenia visa-free from January…
India Young Professionals Scheme IYPS Visa Ballot Reopens Today
The UK Government has opened the first 2026 ballot for the India Young Professionals Scheme. Indian graduates aged…
Brazil and India Extend Visitor Visas to 10 Years in New Deal
Beginning February 5, 2026, India and Brazil will offer 10-year reciprocal visitor visas for business and tourism. The…
Strategic Customs Duty Reductions Cut Costs on Personal Goods Imports and Boost Aviation Manufacturing
India's 2026 Budget reduces customs duties on personal imports and aviation parts while extending exporter timelines. These measures…
India Prepares Sustainable Aviation Fuel Push Ahead of Corsia Rules
India will implement a 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending mandate for international flights in 2027, increasing to…