The Maharashtra government has introduced a new policy to make app-based cab rides safer and more reliable across the state. The new rules aim to stop unnecessary ride cancellations, especially for important trips to airports, railway stations, and hospitals. Drivers who cancel such bookings without a valid reason will now face much stricter penalties, and … Read more
If you’re a freelancer or work as a doctor, lawyer, chartered accountant, architect, engineer or another eligible professional, there’s a tax provision that could help reduce your tax burden. Under Section 44ADA of the Income Tax Act, eligible professionals can declare only 50% of their professional income as taxable. The remaining 50% is treated as … Read more
The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a major rule change to strengthen the protection of National Pension System (NPS) subscribers. Under the new rules, pension funds will now be fully responsible for any mistakes made by third-party companies they hire to provide services. Even if an external agency is involved, the … Read more
Lohia Corp Ltd has opened its Rs 1,101.28 crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) for subscription today, July 23, 2026. Investors can apply for the IPO until July 27, 2026. The public issue is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), meaning the company will not receive any money from the IPO. Instead, the proceeds will go … Read more
The Central Government has made it much easier for retiring employees to get their CGHS Pensioner Card. The Union Health Ministry has linked the CGHS portal with the Bhavishya portal, so pension-related details will now be transferred automatically. Earlier, employees had to enter the same information twice while applying for the CGHS Pensioner Card. With … Read more
The deadline for filing Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2026-27 is approaching quickly, and taxpayers are actively submitting their returns. More than 3 crore ITRs have already been filed, with over 15 lakh returns submitted on July 21 alone. The deadline of July 31, 2026 applies mainly to taxpayers who need to file … Read more
Medical expenses often become a major financial burden in old age. To help senior citizens get quality healthcare without worrying about hospital bills, the Central Government has expanded the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and introduced the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card. Under this scheme, every eligible senior citizen aged 70 years or … Read more
If you’re looking for a new IPO to invest in, Shree Balaji Mala Textiles IPO has opened for subscription today, July 22, 2026. Investors can apply until July 24, 2026. The company plans to raise around ₹19 crore through this public issue. Even before the IPO opened, it started attracting attention in the gray market. … Read more
The Cube Highways Trust InvIT IPO has opened for subscription today, July 22, 2026. Investors can apply for the public issue until July 24, 2026. The company plans to raise ₹5,000 crore through the IPO. The issue is entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS), which means no new units are being issued by the company. … Read more
A major change in India’s labour laws is set to benefit millions of employees. Under the Code on Wages, 2019, employers will have to pay monthly salaries by the 7th day of the following month. The new rule aims to ensure that employees receive their salaries on time and do not face unnecessary delays. It … Read more
Students belonging to the OBC, EBC, and DNT categories can now apply for the PM Yashasvi Top Class Education in College Scholarship Scheme for the 2026-27 academic session. The Central Government has started the online application process through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Eligible students can submit their applications until August 31, 2026. The scheme … Read more