Economic Times Top Stories

• NFRA’s latest audit inspections reveal major deficiencies in BSR & Co. and Lodha & Co.
• Role and responsibilities of a CFO in ensuring compliance
• Charting India’s Deal Landscape: What’s in for 2025?
• Nestle India sees no impact from Switzerland's MFN status withdrawal, says issue between the two countries
• Crystal gazing finance in 2025
• Vijay Mallya claims ED and banks recovered twice the debt owed, to seek relief
• SEBI board meeting highlights: Stricter SME IPO rules, ESG reporting relaxations, AI regulations, and more
• Swiss MFN status suspension poses tax challenges for Indian firms, may hit inbound investments
• Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024: Auditors see higher remuneration but flag independence, quality risks
• Consumer and retail CEOs optimistic on growth amid economic uncertainty: KPMG

Economic Times

• Maha will play key role in achieving India's $5 trillion economy goal: Minister Tatkare
• Vodafone India faces Rs 54 lakh penalty for unsolicited commercial communications violations
• India signs $350 million loan agreement with ADB to expand manufacturing sector
• India's PLI schemes drive Atmanirbhar Bharat vision with Rs1.97 lakh crore boost
• Age of AI: The critical role of cybersecurity in future-proofing businesses
• Electricity distribution companies continue to remain a burden on state finances: RBI
• Incomes are either rising too slowly or falling at the lower end of the bracket
• Gig economy led to precarious employment arrangement: Supreme Court
• Rise of sustainable entrepreneurship: How Eco-friendly businesses are revolutionising industries
• Biotech startups in India surged from 50 to about 9,000 in last decade: Jitendra Singh

CA Club India

• 55th GST Council Meet to Review Rate Rationalisation and Taxability of Delivery Apps
• Maharashtra Govt Launches GST Amnesty Scheme, Waives Rs 27,000 Crore in Interest and Penalties
• Income Tax Department Withdraws Erroneous Notices for Correctly Filed ITRs
• CA Final Nov 2024 Results likely to be declared on 26th Dec
• CBIC Uncovers Rs 26,543 Crore GST Evasion in Nationwide Drive Against Fake ITC
• Indian Gaming Industry Faces February 2025 Deadline for GST Tax Demands on Betting
• CBDT Exempts Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises from TDS
• CAG Flags Revenue Loss of Rs 18,509.8 Crore Due to Tax Errors and Evasion
• CBIC Chairman launches new initiatives to enhance taxpayer services
• FM Nirmala Sitharaman Calls Q2 GDP Slowdown a "Temporary Blip"

BBC News

• Video shows moment Magdeburg suspect is arrested
• US avoids government shutdown after bill passes
• Five unanswered questions from the Pelicot trial
• One woman's 56-year fight to free her innocent brother from death sentence
• Strong winds warning as Christmas getaway continues
• What are royal Christmas cards trying to tell us?
• Sega considering Netflix-like game subscription service
• Can you remember these 2024 culture moments?
• Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
• Trump campaign adviser calls new UK ambassador a 'moron'