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California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding the state's sales tax to include digital prewritten software, aiming for parity with physical software sales. This move could impact software and SaaS companies, drawing comparisons to digital services taxes in other countries. The proposal, if approved, is projected to generate significant revenue for the state.

Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra has urged Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to include petrol and diesel under the GST framework at the next GST Council meeting. Citing rising fuel costs and inflationary pressures, Patra highlighted the constitutional provision for GST inclusion and the price disparities caused by varying state VAT rates.

Canadian tourism to the US has plummeted by an average of 42%, significantly impacting major cities and industry-linked mid-sized towns. This sharp decline, attributed to President Trump's trade war, also affects business travel, with fewer tech and finance employees journeying for work. The future of cross-border travel recovery remains uncertain under current trade conditions.

Maharashtra has slashed Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) to 7% from 18% for six months, effective May 15. This move aims to alleviate high fuel costs for airlines, stabilize airfares amid the West Asia crisis and summer travel demand, and reduce operational expenses.

You Are Paying Over Rs 20,000 A Year In State Petrol Taxes

Improved Infrastructure, GST Changes Shift Trade From Mumbai

Association cites higher fuel, maintenance and operating costs

Amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, the government has appointed four new officials to key positions within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI continues its investigation, recently arresting a senior teacher from Pune identified as a key source of leaked Biology questions. Protests and legal challenges are escalating, with demands for accountability and the NTA's dissolution.

Centre extends new fire safety law to UT

As India opens its markets through FTAs, domestic cost structures, especially those linked to GST credit accumulation, become even more critical to ensure a level playing field.

Business in India can turn personal very fast. Sometimes, one soured partnership is all it takes for the police to enter the story

At its core, gratuity continues to be a statutory payment made by an employer when the employee exits after meeting certain conditions. In most cases, employees need to complete five years of continuous service with the same employer to become eligible.