Economic Times Top Stories

• Economy amid India, Pakistan war
• From Samsung to Volkswagen: Call for customs reforms grow as classification disputes mount
• Finance Ministry unveils draft framework of Climate Finance Taxonomy
• India Inc hails India-UK FTA as a game-changer for exports, services, and global talent mobility
• Bombay HC quashes GST demand on developer, says not taxable under ‘TDR’
• Big six audit firms maintain firm grip on India Inc as mandatory rotation looms
• JSW Steel-BPSL SC order unprecedented, takes IBC into uncharted territory: Experts
• GST fraud: ED raids in Jharkhand, West Bengal
• RateGain appoints Rohan Mittal as CFO
• JK Tyre targets 50% reduction in emissions and water use by 2030 with $100 million ESG loan, says CFO Sanjeev Aggarwal

Economic Times

• Reliance Power raises Rs 348 cr via preferential issue of shares
• Sundaram Home Finance to raise over 6k cr in FY26
• Japan's Rakuten to invest at least $100 million in India, increase hiring, top executive says
• Travel Food Services get Sebi's approval to launch Rs 2,000-cr IPO
• Canara HSBC Life Insurance files DRHP with Sebi for IPO
• JSW MG Motors sets in motion up to $350 million fund raise from PE investors
• KKR-backed InCred is said to be in talks with advisers on Rs 4,000 crore IPO
• Urban Company set to file DRHP for Rs 2,000-crore IPO
• India's Shriram Finance mulling yen-denominated fundraise to diversify borrowing, CEO says
• Zepto founders tap Edelweiss, others for Rs 1,500 crore structured debt to boost Indian ownership

CA Club India

• ICAI Postpones CA SPOM Exams Amid Security Concerns
• GSTN Eases Refund Process for Deemed Export Recipients: Chronological Filing Removed, Table Format Revised
• CA Arrested in Rs 7.85 Crore GST ITC Fraud, 80 Fake GSTINs Unearthed
• GSTN Simplifies Refund Filing Process for Exporters, SEZ Suppliers and Deemed Exporters
• ICAI Postpones CA May 2025 Exams Amid Security Concerns
• CBDT Tightens Scrutiny of Top Advance Tax Payers to Curb Bogus Exemption Claims in FY 2025-26
• ICAI Celebrates Accounting Standards Day to Highlight Role of Standards in preparation of Financial Statements
• CBDT Notifies Revised ITR-V and Acknowledgement Forms for AY 2025-26
• CBDT Notifies New ITR-6 Form for AY 2025-26
• Income Tax Dept Targets Disposal of 2 Lakh Appeals Worth Rs 10 Lakh Crore in FY26

BBC News

• Continuity the key for Pope seen as unifier in the Church
• Trauma and survivors’ guilt: First interview with two injured in Nottingham attacks
• Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal
• NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books, health managers say
• Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service and concert
• UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss
• Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China
• Trump hints tariffs on China may drop as talks set to begin
• Bill Gates plans to give away most of his fortune by 2045
• Who is Robert Prevost, the new pope?