News for 'black money'

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

iPhone 17 to hit Indian market on Sep 19, cost up to Rs 229,000

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The iPhone 17 lineup has been launched in three models -- iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max, unlike previous series that have a "Plus" model as well.

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Black Money trail: When is a foreign bank account illegal?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

If the account in a foreign bank has income undisclosed to income tax authorities, or has funds from illegal sources, the account can be declared illegal, under the Fema.

BJP's Rs 1,494 cr accounts for nearly half of 2024 LS poll spending: ADR

BJP's Rs 1,494 cr accounts for nearly half of 2024 LS poll spending: ADR

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Congress followed next with Rs 620 crore or 18.5 percent of the total expenses among the 32 national and regional parties whose records were analysed, the ADR said.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

Black money abroad? It's returning via FDI, P-Notes!

Black money abroad? It's returning via FDI, P-Notes!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The expos of Swiss bank account holders has rekindled a controversy regarding the amount of illegal money stashed abroad by Indians.

Black money: Now I-T officials to join OECD

Black money: Now I-T officials to join OECD

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee earlier this month approved the proposal for deputing the officials at the Paris-headquartered body as advisors.

Lal Chowk, Kashmir's Most Iconic Address

Lal Chowk, Kashmir's Most Iconic Address

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Lal Chowk in the heart of Srinagar was Kashmir's leading venue for protests where fortified defences had been set up by security forces. Today a group of youngsters dances at the Chowk and makes reels.

Bring amnesty scheme to curb black money

Bring amnesty scheme to curb black money

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Concern about corruption has moved to the centre stage and impacted business confidence and FDI flows, besides hurting the government and its image.

Apple launches iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever

Apple launches iPhone Air, its thinnest phone ever

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The new model is 5.6mm thick. CEO Tim Cook said it promises "pro performance in a thin and light design."

Black money amnesty has pros and cons

Black money amnesty has pros and cons

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

This scheme would help salaried people, especially those working in far-flung and remote areas with armed forces and para-military forces.

Black money: India, Switzerland revise tax pact

Black money: India, Switzerland revise tax pact

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

India and Switzerland on Monday signed the revised Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement, a move that will help the government seek details about illicit wealth allegedly stashed away by Indians in Swiss banks.

Gadkari: AI To Detect Landslides, Waterlogging Soon

Gadkari: AI To Detect Landslides, Waterlogging Soon

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Nitin Gadkari said AI will be used to detect landslides, waterlogging and accident-prone spots on highways, while highlighting logistics cost cuts and road safety initiatives

Black money in Swiss banks: UK tops, India at 58

Black money in Swiss banks: UK tops, India at 58

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

India has moved up to 58th rank in terms of foreign money lying with Swiss banks, but it accounts for a meagre 0.15 per cent of an estimated $1.6 trillion total global wealth held in Switzerland's banking system.

India appeals UK court ruling on Bhandari extradition

India appeals UK court ruling on Bhandari extradition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Indian government as respondent in Sanjay Bhandari extradition case has sought permission from the London high court to appeal against the discharge of the defence sector consultant wanted in Delhi to face charges of alleged tax evasion and money laundering.

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

'All Your Money Goes In Keeping Up This Lifestyle'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'When there is a money crunch in the industry, actors like us are the ones who face budget cuts. Not the big actors.'

Black money: Can BJP bring it back?

Black money: Can BJP bring it back?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

Vote for the BJP if you have to, but not because they're going to bring back Rs 25,00,000 crore and use this to develop roads or provide piped water to India's villages. That's a pipe dream.

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Japan is expected to increase its investment target in India from the earlier 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) to almost 10 trillion yen.

Startups face I-T department heat over funding through Singapore

Startups face I-T department heat over funding through Singapore

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The income-tax (I-T) department has issued showcause notices under Section 68 of the Income-Tax Act to several startups over funds routed through Singapore, seeking explanations for investments received over the past five years, people familiar with the development said. The department is questioning the source, identity, and creditworthiness of overseas investors in these transactions, they said.

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

The PMGKY will not allow declarants to use claims made for refunds for advance taxes paid, tax deducted at source and tax collected under the scheme.

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Jio Financial gets Sebi nod for mutual fund business

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Pvt Ltd, a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd (JFSL) and US-based BlackRock, has received regulatory approval from the capital market regulator Sebi to commence operations as an investment manager for its mutual fund business. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), vide letter dated May 26, 2025, has granted the certificate of registration to 'Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund' and approval to Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited to act as the Asset Management Company for Jio BlackRock Mutual Fund, JFSL said in a regulatory filing.

Govt crackdown on black money continues, says FM

Govt crackdown on black money continues, says FM

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

The issue of alleged tax evasion by Indians through banks and other entities in offshore locations, specially Switzerland, has been matter of a political debate in India.

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Unveiling The Refreshed Renault Triber

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Renault Triber's USP remains its exceptional interior space and seven-seater capability, a combination rarely found in the 7 lakh to 10 lakh on-road price bracket in India.

Debt MFs Vs FDs

Debt MFs Vs FDs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Despite similar tax treatment, debt MFs enjoy certain advantages over FDs.

India presses for auto info exchange to deal with black money

India presses for auto info exchange to deal with black money

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

India has called for implementation of the automatic exchange of tax info.

Jacqueline, Ananya, Kriti Turn Up Heat

Jacqueline, Ananya, Kriti Turn Up Heat

Rediff.com5 May 2025

From going all glitz and glam to dishing out desi girl goals, Namrata Thakker looks at all the fashion that we loved this month.

CBI seeks international cooperation to recover black money

CBI seeks international cooperation to recover black money

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

The CBI director had earlier estimated blackmoney to the tune of Rs 24.5 lakh crore (around $500 billion) parked abroad but today he did not make a mention about the figure.

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has detected alleged irregularities after it conducted raids in a money laundering case to probe 'black marketing' of tickets for two 'highly anticipated' music concerts by British rock band Coldplay and actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh.

Why didn't chowkidar...: Kharge on Modi's Adani-Ambani charge

Why didn't chowkidar...: Kharge on Modi's Adani-Ambani charge

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Alleging that the BJP would end democracy if it was not voted out, Kharge said it was because of this democracy that a tea-seller's son could become the prime minister of India and he, the son of a labourer, could become the president of the opposition Congress.

Black money: ED issues notices to account holders

Black money: ED issues notices to account holders

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

ED has initiated action against these account holders in Mumbai, Delhi and other cities.

'Cong won't be embarrassed if any ex-minister on black money list'

'Cong won't be embarrassed if any ex-minister on black money list'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday dismissed Finance Minister Arun Jaitleys' remarks that disclosure of the names of black money account holders can embarrass Congress amid speculation that the list could include a former United Progressive Alliance minister.

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

'My Father Bimal Roy's Time Has Come'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'When you are a pioneer and someone who's put on a pedestal, but then the pedestal gets dusty, people don't look at the statue anymore.' 'They would say, 'Yes, yes, of course I know Bimal Roy. He made Do Bigha Zamin.'.'

No Of Nil Tax Returns Nearly Doubles In 5 Years

No Of Nil Tax Returns Nearly Doubles In 5 Years

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

ITRs with zero tax liability have increased to 55.7 million in FY25.

Black money: India opens tax unit in Mauritius

Black money: India opens tax unit in Mauritius

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

The government has set up two income tax overseas units at its missions in Singapore and Mauritius and will create such units in eight more countries to facilitate exchange of information on tax-related issues, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

'There Is No One Like Shibu Soren'

'There Is No One Like Shibu Soren'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Shibu Soren was the tallest leader of tribals in the country.'

Black money: Dos & don'ts of operating a foreign bank account

Black money: Dos & don'ts of operating a foreign bank account

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Of the 700-odd Indians having foreign bank accounts, not all can be deemed to be operating these illegally.

HC terms Raghav Bahl's plea to quash money laundering case 'premature'

HC terms Raghav Bahl's plea to quash money laundering case 'premature'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to quash an Enforcement Directorate money laundering case against media baron Raghav Bahl, saying the plea was "premature".

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

For Luxmi, the Brew Tea deal ticks key boxes in its strategy, mainly, focusing on quality and branding.

BJP MPs declare they have no black money stashed abroad

BJP MPs declare they have no black money stashed abroad

Rediff.com9 Dec 2011

In keeping with an announcement made by party leader L K Advani, Bharatiya Janata Party MPs from both Houses of Parliament on Friday submitted declarations to their respective presiding officers stating that they do not have any illegal money stashed in foreign bank accounts.

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

With Vantika's hard-earned victory there are still five Indians left in the last 32 stage of this US$691,250 prize money event with an additional bonus of making it to the Women's candidates' tournament slated in 2026 for the top three finishers.

Found: Doctor-medical centre nexus and Rs 100cr black money

Found: Doctor-medical centre nexus and Rs 100cr black money

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

It claimed doctors were being paid 'for referring medical tests'.