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

• Rupee likely to weaken more on widening India-Pakistan conflict
• DPIIT and Hafele India signs MoU to boost manufacturing startup and local sourcing
• Indian insurers urge regulator's easing of counterparty exposure in new bond forwards market
• Pakistan seeks loans over 'heavy losses', later claims account was hacked
• Economy amid India, Pakistan war
• Muthoot Microfin reports Rs 401 crore net loss in Q4 amid asset quality crisis
• Indigo signs pact with Norwegian low-cost carrier for aircraft leasing
• Adani Wind targets 2.5 GW capacity, eye on exports too
• Bhushan Power creditors weigh legal options after SC scraps JSW Steel deal
• Indian army neutralises over 50 drones launched by Pakistan in large-scale counter-drone operation

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
• UK must 'do everything' to rebuild trade with EU, says Bank boss
• NHS plans 'unthinkable' cuts to balance books, health managers say
• Moon dust 'rarer than gold' arrives in UK from China
• Watch: Royals, veterans and politicians attend VE Day thanksgiving service and concert
• Chris Mason: Starmer can claim limited win with America deal
• 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?