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5 days after Reddy wedding in Bengaluru, income tax surveys on vendors

5 days after Reddy wedding in Bengaluru, income tax surveys on vendors

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Officials said that taxmen visited seven locations in Bengaluru and three in Hyderabad of those event management companies which were given contracts to give a blockbuster look for the wedding of Bramhani last week.

How much black money is stashed abroad?

How much black money is stashed abroad?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The studies found that sectors with the highest unaccounted income included real estate, mining, pharmaceuticals, pan masala, gutkka and tobacco, bullion and commodity markets, film industry, educational institutes and professionals.

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Bed of banned notes: Rs 97 crore in demonetised currency seized, 16 held

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

The Uttar Pradesh government said prima facie no terror link had been established.

DMK wins Vellore Lok Sabha bypoll

DMK wins Vellore Lok Sabha bypoll

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

DMK candidate Kathir Anand defeated All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam nominee AC Shanmugham in the bypoll by a narrow margin of 8,141 votes.

Modi govt warns tax dodgers to come clean by March 2017

Modi govt warns tax dodgers to come clean by March 2017

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Not declaring the black money under the scheme now, but showing it as income in the tax return form would lead to a total levy of 77.25 per cent in taxes and penalty. In case the disclosure is not made either using the scheme or in return, a further 10 per cent penalty on tax will be levied followed by prosecution.

Crores of illegal money flows into poll-bound states, TN tops list

Crores of illegal money flows into poll-bound states, TN tops list

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

The Election Commission has a fight on its hand as candidates use ingenious methods to smuggle in money to Voters.

Sekhar Reddy: From small-time contractor to mining baron

Sekhar Reddy: From small-time contractor to mining baron

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

People who observed the way his wealth and political clout grew say his fortunes hchanged once the ruling establishment handed him control of sand quarrying in Vellore and Kanchipuram districts after 2011.

The only purpose note ban served

The only purpose note ban served

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

With GDP down by 2 per cent, while 99 per cent of banned notes make way back to the banking system, whom did demonetisation benefit?

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Innovative methods like transfer of funds through the RTGS banking system and concealment of currency wads inside car bonnets were detected by Election Commission as it took steps to curb the use of black money during the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls.

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.

The story of the Rs 2,000 note

The story of the Rs 2,000 note

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Some genius assumed that a 2,000 note could seamlessly replace 500s and 1000s in ordinary transactions. If that genius had consulted an actual chai-wallah, he might have thought twice, argues Devangshu Datta.

With Rs 13,000 crore, Hyderabad tops list of black money declarations

With Rs 13,000 crore, Hyderabad tops list of black money declarations

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

A total of 64,275 declarations were made under the scheme, an average of Rs 1 crore per disclosure. This is expected to translate into tax collection of about Rs 30,000 crore from the scheme, of which the government exchequer should get around Rs 15,000 crore by the end of 2016-17.

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Pressure on liquor baron Mallya dials up, trademarks seized

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The banks have asked the court to demand his return and to impound his passport.

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

This amount is just about 10% of the previous IDS

For Kanimozhi, Thoothukudi seems an easy win

For Kanimozhi, Thoothukudi seems an easy win

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The candidate is from the DMK's ruling family, and the sky is the limit -- for both expenses and expectations.

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

US launches biggest crackdown on designer drugs

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

The source of the synthetic drugs was Asia, especially India and China.

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

EC tries its best to crack down on TN's 'note for vote' syndrome

Rediff.com10 May 2016

It's a close fight between the Election Commission trying its hardest to prevent Tamil Nadu's electoral malpractice and the political parties out to buy votes at any cost, says B Srikumar.

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Deposited black money after Nov 8? Pay 50% tax. If not, 85%

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Nearly three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced junking high denomination 500 and 1000 rupee notes, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley introduced a bill to amend the income tax law.

'Every morning our officers go to the RBI begging for money'

'Every morning our officers go to the RBI begging for money'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'Today may be the last day for depositing old notes, but tomorrow all the worries of the banks will not go away.' 'As long as there is cash shortage, banks will not be able to function normally.' 'Nobody knows when the shortage will be over.'

Kejriwal's principal secretary questioned at CBI headquarters for nine hrs

Kejriwal's principal secretary questioned at CBI headquarters for nine hrs

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's Principal Secretary Rajendra Kumar was questioned again by the CBI on Wednesday in connection with a corruption case.

Voting in UP Phase 3 ends with 61% turnout

Voting in UP Phase 3 ends with 61% turnout

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

As many as 69 assembly constituencies in the Yadav heartland, considered crucial for the ruling Samajwadi Party in the state, went to the polls in this phase.

A decent Budget for trying times

A decent Budget for trying times

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Against a turbulent and uncertain background, Budget 2017-18 hewed a steady, forward-looking course, says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the government.

117 kg nilgai meat, 5 deer skulls, 40 guns seized from retd colonel's house

117 kg nilgai meat, 5 deer skulls, 40 guns seized from retd colonel's house

Rediff.com30 Apr 2017

Kumar's son Prashant Bishnoi is a national-level shooter.

Revealed! 628 Indians hold Rs 4,479-cr dirty money in a Swiss bank

Revealed! 628 Indians hold Rs 4,479-cr dirty money in a Swiss bank

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Out of these, no balance has been found in case of 289 accounts

Why Sahara may find it difficult to sell stake in Force India F1 team

Why Sahara may find it difficult to sell stake in Force India F1 team

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Sahara India needs to pay back $5.3 billion, raised from millions of small investors through the sale of bonds ruled by the Supreme Court to be illegal, before founder Subrata Roy can be released.

Blackmoney: Over Rs 1 lakh cr illegal income detected

Blackmoney: Over Rs 1 lakh cr illegal income detected

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The government has detected over Rs 1 lakh crore of undisclosed income in the last financial year, a figure more than double as compared to the search and seizure action undertaken by the Income Tax department during 2012-13 to check black money.

Illegal money pooling: Fresh Sebi crackdown in Bengal

Illegal money pooling: Fresh Sebi crackdown in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Sebi has been probing Prayag Group for allegedly running unauthorised collective investment scheme and for defaulting in repayments to various small investors.

RS polls in Karnataka to go ahead as scheduled

RS polls in Karnataka to go ahead as scheduled

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Commission said it cannot, under the existing law, disqualify a contesting candidate or prevent him from contesting the election, nor can it prevent an elector from casting his vote in an election, if otherwise qualified and eligible, as is being demanded by some of the parties.

Why our fiscal maths could go awry

Why our fiscal maths could go awry

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Poor performance of the banking, oil and exploration industries have impacted corporate tax collections.

With a scam overhang, how is Hindalco performing?

With a scam overhang, how is Hindalco performing?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Hindalco has already bagged 4 mines in Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh

AIADMK's skull cap, DMK's charm offensive in Vellore

AIADMK's skull cap, DMK's charm offensive in Vellore

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

The ruling AIADMK is leaving no stone unturned to win the Vellore Lok Sabha poll and push its tally to two in the state, with its candidate even donning the skull cap to woo minority votes. But the DMK's stars are clearly on the ascendant in the lone constituency that goes to the polls on August 5. A Ganesh Nadar reports.

Black money cases: IT dept has 5% success rate

Black money cases: IT dept has 5% success rate

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

In 2014-2015 the I-T department put up 669 cases for prosecution. The charges stuck in only 34 cases: Just 5%. It was no exceptional year -- the story broadly follows the script every year.

Is Modi on a moral crusade or pursuing a political strategy?

Is Modi on a moral crusade or pursuing a political strategy?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

What is the wider political strategy behind Mr Modi's concerted attack on black money, asks Subir Roy.

Sebi busts scam involving investment tips on SMS

Sebi busts scam involving investment tips on SMS

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Fraudsters were luring gullible investors of daily returns up to Rs 75,000.

$21.6 mln in counterfeit NFL goods, tickets seized ahead of Super Bowl

$21.6 mln in counterfeit NFL goods, tickets seized ahead of Super Bowl

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Phony NFL merchandise and tickets worth $21.6 million have been seized and 50 people arrested in a crackdown on counterfeiting ahead of this weekend's Super Bowl, U.S. law enforcement officials said on Thursday.

Victorias banned, rehab of men and horses still a far cry

Victorias banned, rehab of men and horses still a far cry

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Families who used to make a living out of driving the famed 'Victorias' in Mumbai struggle to make ends meet.

China's mandarins get candid about problems ahead

China's mandarins get candid about problems ahead

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Premier Li Keqiang highlighted his government's performance in the last one year and the challenges ahead in various fields. Compared to other reports by his predecessors, Li spoke more frankly about the mounting challenges faced by the country. Srikanth Kondapalli on the two recent Chinese parliament sessions.

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Chidambaram asks I-T to avoid raids

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Dept to focus on real estate, infra, mining and manufacturing to detect evasion.

How will Karunanidhi's exiled son hurt the DMK?

How will Karunanidhi's exiled son hurt the DMK?

Rediff.com15 May 2016

The question wafting in the winds over the Vaigai riverbed is, has Karunanidhi's disgraced son accepted his fate? A Ganesh Nadar and Saisuresh Sivaswamy find out.

Fighting black money: Modi has failed to keep his promise

Fighting black money: Modi has failed to keep his promise

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

In his massive election rallies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi often caught voters fancy promising that each individual would get Rs 15-20 lakh in his bank account if he came to power.