2026–27 Rural Development Budget: VB-G RAM G gets 40% of funds; MGNREGS sees 66% cut

8 months ago

A new rural employment scheme, VB-G RAM G, has secured the largest budget share, overshadowing MGNREGA with a significant allocation.…

AI not causing mass layoffs, but changing nature of work: Study

8 months ago

Contrary to fears, generative AI isn't causing mass layoffs in India's IT sector. A new ICRIER-OpenAI study reveals AI is…

2027 H-1B season: Revised strategies for sponsoring employers & implications for aspirants

8 months ago

The upcoming H-1B season for FY 2027 presents unprecedented uncertainty for Indian professionals and US employers. A new wage-weighted selection…

Stranded! How H-1B backlogs are creating cross-border tax compliance risks for professionals

8 months ago

From a US perspective, many H-1B holders remain US Tax residents under the substantial presence test despite prolonged physical absence,…

Tobacco Board urges Sitharaman to revisit tax hike in interest of farmers, workers

9 months ago

The Tobacco Board has urged the Finance Minister to reconsider the significant excise duty hike on cigarettes, warning of severe…