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'We are losing our independence more and more'

'We are losing our independence more and more'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'Laws have been used in a way to serve the needs of the current regime and its authoritarian ideology.'

K'tala Cong chief Shivakumar hatched conspiracy with 4 aides to hide cash: ED

K'tala Cong chief Shivakumar hatched conspiracy with 4 aides to hide cash: ED

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

The about 60-pages prosecution complaint was filed by the federal agency before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act court in Delhi on May 24.

DeMo@1: I-T to probe 80K people for cash deposit of over Rs 10 lakh each

DeMo@1: I-T to probe 80K people for cash deposit of over Rs 10 lakh each

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

This is the new addition to the tax data, which had identified over 600,000 people for scrutiny over huge inconsistencies in the cash deposits

Claiming HRA: Can't get away with fake rent receipts

Claiming HRA: Can't get away with fake rent receipts

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

When submitting house rent allowance receipts, claiming that you pay rent to a close relative like parents, siblings or spouse, ensure that you have supporting documents to substantiate it.

How Pandora Papers differs from Panama, Paradise leaks

How Pandora Papers differs from Panama, Paradise leaks

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

While Panama and Paradise Papers had majorly focused on foreign entities created by entities, corporates or individuals overseas, Pandora is about the new method adopted by wealthy elites by setting up multiple layered complex trust structures.

India pays Cairn Rs 7,900 cr to settle retro tax dispute

India pays Cairn Rs 7,900 cr to settle retro tax dispute

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian government has paid Cairn Energy Plc Rs 7,900 crore to refund taxes it had collected to enforce a retrospective tax demand, ending a seven-year-old dispute that had tarred the country's image as an investment destination. The company, which is now known as Capricorn Energy PLC, in a statement said it has received "net proceeds of $1.06 billion", of which nearly 70 per cent will be returned to the shareholders. The tax department had used a 2012 legislation, which gave it powers to go back 50 years and slap capital gains levies wherever ownership had changed hands overseas but business assets were in India, to seek Rs 10,247 crore in taxes from Cairn.

Foreign donations above Rs 1 crore under tax scanner

Foreign donations above Rs 1 crore under tax scanner

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued new directives for selection of scrutiny cases during the financial year 2013-14 by the taxman which also includes big ticket international transactions.

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

As India watches, China grows powerful in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Xi Jinping is winning the war without firing a shot in Sri Lanka, observes Colonel R Hariharan (retd).

Sebi to outsource Rs 40,000 crore Sahara job

Sebi to outsource Rs 40,000 crore Sahara job

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Market regulator in talks with SBI Caps, UTI Infra for scrutiny and auction of properties.

Chinese telcos feel new rule doesn't place curbs on them

Chinese telcos feel new rule doesn't place curbs on them

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Chinese telecom gear giant Huawei Technologies has sought permission for access to the government's 'Trusted Telecom Portal' which went live on June 15 so that it can share details about the telecom products which telecom service providers have agreed to buy from it. The move is significant as sources close to the development say that, according to Chinese telecom companies' interpretation, the new National Security Directive on the telecom sector does not in any way prohibit them from participating in the process of selling telecom equipment of any kind to private telcos. The firm is waiting for a response from the government. It declined to comment.

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Covid-19 impact: Textile, paint makers roll out antiviral layer to ads

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Almost each of these companies has a different technology to show for the effectiveness against microbes.

Post elections, RBI to update RTI disclosure norms

Post elections, RBI to update RTI disclosure norms

Rediff.com9 May 2019

The Supreme Court had observed that issues of national economic interest; disclosure of information regarding currency or exchange rates/interest rates/ taxes; regulation or supervision of banking, insurance and other financial institutions; proposals for expenditure or borrowing, and foreign investments, could all, in some cases, harm the national economy, especially if released prematurely.

How to deal with an income tax notice

How to deal with an income tax notice

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Prepare your replies with expert help, if necessary. Keep relevant documents ready to support your replies.

Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claim

Why SC rejected Nirmohi Akhara's claim

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The top court said there are serious infirmities in the oral accounts of Nirmohi witnesses that the disputed structure was not a mosque but the Janmabhoomi temple.

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

New IPL teams: Goenka gets Lucknow; CVC bags Ahmedabad

Rediff.com25 Oct 2021

Kolkata-based business tycoon Sanjiv Goenka's RP-SG Group claimed the Lucknow franchise for a whopping Rs 7090 crore, while international equity investment firm CVC Capital won the bid for Ahmedabad with a Rs 5600 crore offer.

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

WB violence: SC seeks govt's response for imposing President Rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices Vineet Saran and Dinesh Maheshwari issued notice to the Centre, West Bengal and Election Commission of India on the plea, which also sought to central and state governments to award compensation to the victims and their family members after ascertaining the nature of loss sustained by them in post-poll violence in the state.

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

ED attaches Karti's assets worth Rs 54 crore in India, UK, Spain

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The central probe agency issued a provisional order under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act for attachment of Indian assets in Kodaikanal and Ooty in Tamil Nadu and a flat in Delhi's Jorbagh. A cottage and house in Somerset in the UK and a tennis club located in Barcelona, Spain have also been attached as part of the same order, the agency said.

Why Indiabulls is ready to exit real estate business

Why Indiabulls is ready to exit real estate business

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Chennai-based Lakshmi Vilas Bank is set to merge with Indiabulls Housing Finance in a share-swap deal, RBI may not be comfortable with a bank owner having realty business under its wings.

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

J&K arms licenses case: More than what meets the eye

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

'The bureaucracy in J&K feel completely disowned by the Centre.' 'The majority of officers under the scanner have not committed any irregularities and the Centre knows that.'

Black money declarants cannot pay tax from undeclared income

Black money declarants cannot pay tax from undeclared income

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

The government on Thursday clarified that black money declarants using the one-time compliance window cannot pay tax and penalty from undisclosed income to bring down their liability.

90 lakh high-value non-PAN deals identified; I-T to seek details

90 lakh high-value non-PAN deals identified; I-T to seek details

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

As part of the scrutiny, I-T department will initially issue 700,000 letters to those who have indulged in such transactions

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

I-T department readies safeguard measures for e-assessment

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Any additions in demand made by a tax officer under the faceless assessment process for over Rs 5 lakh of income will undergo a rigorous review process before a final demand order is passed.

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

'A strong, decisive leadership is what India needs'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'What matters is meeting the needs and expectations of the people who have voted to provide governance for the country.'

Can't get a home loan?

Can't get a home loan?

Rediff.com10 May 2006

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to partly free

MEA slams US report that downgraded India to "partly free"

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Asked about the report, MEA spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said, "The political judgements of Freedom House are as inaccurate and distorted as their maps."

About Sebi's new, huge, Sahara problem

About Sebi's new, huge, Sahara problem

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

As many as 3,268 title deeds in Sebi's possession would undergo scrutiny and be prepared for sale.

Didn't quote PAN with big transactions? Here's help!

Didn't quote PAN with big transactions? Here's help!

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The department gets data of high-value transactions under the Annual Information Return.

Bank vs NBFC: Where you should go for home loans

Bank vs NBFC: Where you should go for home loans

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

You would find NBFCs more willing to lend even if you have a poor credit score, says Adhil Shetty

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

These firms transacted crores of rupees but have no PAN!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Ministry of Corporate Affairs is now likely to examine whether all active companies have PAN or not

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Child-lifting rumours led to Palghar lynching: CID chargesheet

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The team probing the incident examined 808 suspects and 118 witnesses to collect strong evidence against the accused, the CID said in a release.

Air India: To be sold, finally

Air India: To be sold, finally

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Anjuli Bhargava's musings on why the national carrier is well beyond a turnaround.

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Shiv Sena has become Sonia Sena: Kangana

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

She wrote this in reply to an article about the proceedings of Bombay high court during the hearing of the stay order plea by the actor's lawyer against the demolition drive of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation at her property.

Tax law penalises buyers for construction delay by builders

Tax law penalises buyers for construction delay by builders

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

At that time, nobody would have thought a construction period of three to four years would be grossly inadequate

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rajya Sabha approves bill to give more powers to NIA

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Shah defended the government for not filing an appeal against the acquittal of all four accused, including the radical right-wing's Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blasts case.

Louis Berger case: Ex-CM Digambar Kamat among 7 listed in charge sheet

Louis Berger case: Ex-CM Digambar Kamat among 7 listed in charge sheet

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

Six others, including the then PWD minister Churchill Alemao, were also listed in the charge sheet in the scam in which the US firm has been charged with bribing Indian officials to win two water developmental projects in Goa and Guwahati.

IPL-6 Fixing: Court to pass order on charge on June 29

IPL-6 Fixing: Court to pass order on charge on June 29

Rediff.com23 May 2015

A Delhi court said it would pass on June 29 its order on framing of charges in IPL-6 spot fixing scandal case in which suspended cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, Ankeet Chavan and others, including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel, are accused.

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

'India is losing 10,000 artefacts per decade'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'In China there is capital punishment for heritage theft. That is how they treat criminals, unlike us.' 'Here we treat them like it's a house-breaking theft.'

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

The panel is believed to have examined each financial transaction between the Kochhar family and Videocon group, and the suspected trail of properties and assets that the family acquired since Chanda Kochar became ICICI Bank's MD.

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Top 10 job skills in demand now

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Experts at coding, Web development, and digital marketing, will be on every organisation's hiring list, points out Narayan Mahadevan.

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Taxman will start looking into financials of poll candidates

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

I-T officials are also looking into the finances of candidates who contested state elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, and Karnataka, reports Shrimi Choudhary.