Gilli Manju

Ahead of PM Modi's US visit, India's budget lowered import duties on Harley-Davidson bikes, signaling improved trade relations. Meanwhile, President Trump plans to impose hefty tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China to curb fentanyl flow and illegal immigration. His move might increase consumer costs and provoke retaliatory actions from these countries.

The government often speaks of the need to expand the tax base. But raising the tax exemption limit from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh will contract the tax base substantially

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal of making false allegations against the Congress to defame its leaders. He credited former Delhi CM Sheila Dikshit and Sonia Gandhi for Delhi's development, stating that their efforts were responsible for the capital's progress.

Trinamool Congress leader Shatrughan Sinha visited Delhi to support Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi in her Kalkaji Assembly constituency campaign. Amid AAP and Congress tensions, Atishi accused BJP of using money and liquor to sway voters, urging them to support AAP for a better future.

In the high-profile clash between Hindenburg Research and the Adani Group, the latter is arguably the winner because the combination of financial clout and political power appeared too hard for Hindenburg to overcome

Palmer Luckey, founder of Oculus and Anduril, criticizes US media for overhyping Chinese AI startup DeepSeek's claims about their low-cost AI training models. Luckey challenges the $5 million training cost figure and emphasizes the need for scrutinizing such claims to avoid damaging US companies.

The Finance Minister has adjusted tax slabs for the middle class in the new tax regime, offering greater savings and tax rebates. Additionally, changes include enhancements in TDS limits, updated rules for self-occupied properties, and easier tax return corrections.