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Gift deed to relatives can be cancelled if senior citizen is neglected: Chhattisgarh HC

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Gift deed to relatives can be cancelled if senior citizen is neglected: Chhattisgarh HC

Under the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007, a senior citizen can approach the Maintenance Tribunal to cancel a gift deed if the recipient fails to provide basic care and amenities

Why a Muslim can Will away only 1/3 of their property: Know what recent Chhattisgarh HC ruling says

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Why a Muslim can Will away only 1/3 of their property: Know what recent Chhattisgarh HC ruling says

The High Court struck down a nephew’s claim, reiterating the one-third bequest rule under Muslim law

Child denied boarding over immigration rules confusion, airline held guilty of deficiency in service; traveller awarded compensation

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Child denied boarding over immigration rules confusion, airline held guilty of deficiency in service; traveller awarded compensation

Consumer commission awards refund and compensation after child was wrongly denied boarding

PM Kisan 22nd instalment update: Know expected payment date and key steps to ensure smooth credit of Rs 2,000

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PM Kisan 22nd instalment update: Know expected payment date and key steps to ensure smooth credit of Rs 2,000

Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme, eligible farmer families receive Rs 6,000 per year, paid in three equal instalments of Rs 2,000 each

Income Tax Rules 2026: Key forms renumbered as New Tax Act gets implemented from April 2026

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Income Tax Rules 2026: Key forms renumbered as New Tax Act gets implemented from April 2026

Tax professionals face a major transition as legacy forms give way to new numbering

REITs and InvITs: Who should invest and why these assets are gaining ground

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REITs and InvITs: Who should invest and why these assets are gaining ground

Strong returns, steady cash flows and diversification benefits are making REITs and InvITs attractive alternatives to traditional equity and debt investments

RBI proposes Kisan Credit Card revamp: Key changes explained

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RBI proposes Kisan Credit Card revamp: Key changes explained

New framework aims to simplify operations, expand coverage and align farm credit with emerging needs

RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged: What it means for your fixed deposit

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RBI MPC keeps repo rate unchanged: What it means for your fixed deposit

With FD rates likely to remain flat, investors may need to explore other fixed-income opt

RBI MPC leaves repo rate unchanged: What it means for home loan borrowers

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RBI MPC leaves repo rate unchanged: What it means for home loan borrowers

RBI repo rate impact on home loan interest rate: Most home loans in India have floating interest rates. With no change in the repo rate, your EMIs are unlikely to rise for now.

Buying a home? Know why mandatory RERA insurance matters

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Buying a home? Know why mandatory RERA insurance matters

Section 16 of the RERA Act mandates project and title insurance but recent tribunal cases show buyers often discover the lapse only after accidents, repairs or legal disputes arise

Home loan overdraft facility: Here's how you can save interest without locking away surplus cash

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Home loan overdraft facility: Here's how you can save interest without locking away surplus cash

Depositing surplus funds in an overdraft-linked account reduces the loan balance and helps save interest over time

Forgot to disclose foreign income? You have 6-month window to avoid black money act penalties

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Forgot to disclose foreign income? You have 6-month window to avoid black money act penalties

The six-month FAST-DS 2026 window is meant for Indian residents who failed to disclose foreign income or assets in earlier ITRs and wish to regularise their position before enforcement begins

Why Indian investors are increasingly buying property in Dubai

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Why Indian investors are increasingly buying property in Dubai

Dubai continues to draw Indian real estate investors on the back of its robust and diversified economy, tax-free investments, attractive rental yields, world-class infrastructure further add to its appeal

Sold agricultural land and bought new one in wife’s name: Know why ITAT denied capital gains exemption

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Sold agricultural land and bought new one in wife’s name: Know why ITAT denied capital gains exemption

To claim exemption from capital gains tax under Section 54B of the Income tax Act, 1961, the new agricultural land must be purchased in the name of the same Assessee who has sold the original land

How buyback taxation has changed post-Budget 2026. Can it lead to paying more taxes?

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How buyback taxation has changed post-Budget 2026. Can it lead to paying more taxes?

One of the significant tax changes in recent years has been how share buybacks are taxed in India.

How gold and silver are taxed post-Budget 2026

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How gold and silver are taxed post-Budget 2026

With Budget 2026 tightening the tax treatment of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs), investors now need to reassess their gold strategies more carefully while selling gold

From study abroad to creator careers: what Gen Z’s money equation looks like after Budget 2026

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From study abroad to creator careers: what Gen Z’s money equation looks like after Budget 2026

From cheaper overseas education remittances to creator and sports careers, Budget 2026 improves cash flow and income opportunities for Gen Z

Budget 2026| Tax exemption, deduction and rebate: What they mean and how they reduce your tax

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Budget 2026| Tax exemption, deduction and rebate: What they mean and how they reduce your tax

Exemptions, deductions and rebates may sound similar, but they work at different stages of tax calculation and directly influence how much tax a taxpayer finally pays

Budget 2026: Taxpayers can now update their returns even after reassessment proceedings; Check additional tax to be levied

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Budget 2026: Taxpayers can now update their returns even after reassessment proceedings; Check additional tax to be levied

Taxpayers will be allowed to update returns even after reassessment begins by paying an extra 10% tax. The assessing officer will rely only on this revised return for further proceedings.

Budget 2026: Capital gains tax rules explained to avoid filing-time surprises

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Budget 2026: Capital gains tax rules explained to avoid filing-time surprises

From LTCG vs STCG to indexation and loss set-off, here’s a simple guide to how capital gains are taxed across assets

How your capital gains will be taxed after Budget 2026

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How your capital gains will be taxed after Budget 2026

SGBs bought from the secondary market will not qualify for capital gains exemption

Budget 2026: Standard deduction remains same for FY 27

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Budget 2026: Standard deduction remains same for FY 27

Standard deduction remains same for Salaried taxpayers and pensioners

Union Budget 2026: Section 80C investment limit remains same for year

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Union Budget 2026: Section 80C investment limit remains same for year

Section 80C is among the most widely used tax-saving provisions, covering contributions and payments such as PF deposits, life insurance premiums, ELSS, PPF, NSC children’s tuition fees and principal repayment on home loans

Budget 2026: FM announces New Tax Act to come into effect from April 1

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Budget 2026: FM announces New Tax Act to come into effect from April 1

Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharama announced that the new Income Tax Act, notified in July 2025, will take effect from April 1, 2026

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