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Parliamentary Committee calls for urgent plan on Norochcholai ash disposal

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has instructed officials to immediately prepare a plan for the environmentally friendly ... Read More


Manappuram Finance's board clears multiple proposals; appoints Narayan Easwaran as CTO

Mumbai, March 31 -- The company's board approved borrowing program for the financial year 2026-27, which inter-alia includes issuance of redeemable non-convertible debentures of up to Rs 7,400 crore b... Read More


Newspaper owners seek tax cuts ahead of budget

Dhaka, March 31 -- Newspaper owners have proposed significant tax cuts to support the struggling print media industry. At a pre-budget discussion for FY2026-27 held at the National Board of Revenue (N... Read More


Implementation of new VAT tax invoice format postponed

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The implementation of the standardized Value Added Tax (VAT) tax invoice format has been postponed, the Commissioner General of Inland Revenue has stated. The implementation of... Read More


Washington state's 9.9% millionaires tax signed into law: What it means for residents

New Delhi, March 31 -- Governor Bob Ferguson made history as Washington became the first state to introduce income tax of its kind. Washington State has taken a dramatic step toward reshaping its tax ... Read More


Stocks to buy for short term: From DMart, MCX to Aurobindo Pharma- Experts suggest 6 stock picks for next 1-2 weeks

New Delhi, March 31 -- Stocks to buy for the short term: Market benchmark Nifty 50 dropped more than 11% in March, wrapping the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) with a loss of 5%, marking its weakest per... Read More


Ceylon Chamber Highlights Importance of Balanced Tax Policy in Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill 2026

Sri Lanka, March 31 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, through its Tax Steering Committee, has actively engaged with stakeholders on the proposed Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill of 2026, recognising i... Read More


Who writes the algorithm?: AI, Africa, and the politics of repair, By Akintunde Babatunde

Nigeria, March 31 -- I joined a panel last weekend at the London School of Economics and Political Science for the 12th LSE Africa Summit. The session was titled "Who Writes the Algorithm: AI, Africa ... Read More


In a fillip for e-commerce export, India eases norms for couriers

New Delhi, March 31 -- India has removed the Rs.10 lakh cap on export by courier firms and enabled the return of uncleared parcels to senders from 1 April, easing shipment constraints and improving tu... Read More


IRS' 15 April tax deadline nears: Here is a list of common mistakes to avoid while filing taxes

New Delhi, March 31 -- One of the most dreaded and strenuous tasks is now looming over millions of Americans - the tax day deadline is approaching. Owing to its complex rules and tax codes, many peopl... Read More