California governor Gavin Newsom proposes a software tax similar to one announced by UK and Canada on American companies

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding the state’s sales tax to include digital prewritten software. The proposed move could increase costs for software and SaaS companies and draw comparisons with digital services taxes introduced against American companies in countries such as Canada and the UK. The proposal comes at a time when taxes targeting…

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Why the government is identifying 100 products to cut import dependence

India is preparing a fresh manufacturing push centred on identifying nearly 100 products that are either not produced domestically or are inadequately manufactured despite existing capability, signalling a sharper industrial policy focus amid shifting global supply chains, geopolitical tensions and the country’s ambition to emerge as a global manufacturing hub.The initiative, outlined by Department for…

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King Charles ‘shocked and saddened’ as soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show

King Charles shocked by soldier’s death A member of the King Charles III’s ceremonial artillery unit has died following a tragic fall from a horse during the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday evening.The soldier, serving with the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, collapsed after leaving the arena around 7pm BST, BBC reported. Despite receiving…

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What sparked rumours of Shehnaaz Gill dating cricketer Devdutt Padikkal?

Honestly, IPL season and celebrity gossip together are basically a recipe for viral internet chaos. Every year, fans start pairing actors, influencers, singers, and cricketers based on one Instagram story, one stadium appearance, or even a random camera pan during a match. This time, Shehnaaz and Devdutt just happened to become the internet’s newest “maybe…

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