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Football Briefs: Man United cleared in Pogba deal

Football Briefs: Man United cleared in Pogba deal

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Court bars Dabur's Pradip Burman from going abroad

Court bars Dabur's Pradip Burman from going abroad

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Burman had sought permission to travel to Dubai from May 3-7.

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Tennis great Becker jailed in UK bankruptcy case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

German tennis great Boris Becker was jailed by a London court on Friday for hiding hundreds of thousands of pounds of assets after he was declared bankrupt.

A day after I-T raids, TN chief secy replaced

A day after I-T raids, TN chief secy replaced

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

The fate of Mohana Rao was not immediately known.

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Tax collection at source would lock in Rs 400 crore of seller money, say Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal.

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

India to join top global league with proposed black money law

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

Filing with inadequate disclosure of assets will be liable for prosecution

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"You cannot play hide and seek with the court," Justice Suresh Kait said.

Pan-India 'Fraud-to-Phone' gang busted; 8 arrested, 300 phones seized

Pan-India 'Fraud-to-Phone' gang busted; 8 arrested, 300 phones seized

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

A pan-India 'fraud-to-phone' network has been busted by security agencies, which have also arrested eight people and seized nearly 300 new mobile phones bought with stolen funds, officials said on Tuesday. Moreover, 900 mobile phones, 1,000 bank accounts and hundreds of unified payment interface (UPI) and e-commerce IDs of this gang have been identified and are under investigation. Nearly 100 bank accounts, and debit and credit cards have been frozen by the security agencies so far, officials said.

Court refuses to allow Dabur's Burman to go abroad

Court refuses to allow Dabur's Burman to go abroad

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The court had earlier allowed Burman twice to go abroad, including a trip to London to attend his ailing brother there.

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

10 commandments for Modi Sarkar to curb black money

Rediff.com4 May 2017

A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.

'Adopt uniform procedures for non-filers of I-T returns'

'Adopt uniform procedures for non-filers of I-T returns'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

As per the guidelines, the assessing officer has to issue letter to the assessee within 15 days of the case being assigned in NMS, seeking information about the return of income flagged in the system.

Black money: Govt to disclose 60 names

Black money: Govt to disclose 60 names

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Total amount in these accounts is estimated to be around Rs 1,500-1,600 cr

ICICI Pru gets over Rs 130 cr tax notice

ICICI Pru gets over Rs 130 cr tax notice

Rediff.com1 May 2013

The company was paying huge sums of money to their channel partners under different heads in lieu of commission.

Govt seeks details of Indians' money in Swiss banks

Govt seeks details of Indians' money in Swiss banks

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The finance ministry on Saturday asserted that Indian customer deposits in Swiss banks have fallen since 2019, but said it is seeking details from Swiss authorities on the relevant facts along with their view on possible reasons for changes in the funds parked by individuals and entities in 2020. In a statement, the ministry said the deposits have halved but did not give numbers. Quoting data from Switzerland's central bank, PTI had reported on June 17 that funds parked by Indian individuals and firms in Swiss banks, including through India-based branches and other financial institutions, jumped to a 13-year high of 2.55 billion Swiss francs (over Rs 20,700 crore) in 2020 on a sharp surge in holdings via securities and similar instruments, though customer deposits fell.

Panels set up to review GST exempt list, rate merger

Panels set up to review GST exempt list, rate merger

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The finance ministry has set up two committees of state finance ministers which would rework rate slabs, review GST exempt items and identify potential evasion sources. Four years after the roll out of the national Goods and Services Tax (GST), which replaced the complex indirect tax structure, the centre and states have started work on moving towards a "simpler rate structure in GST" by reviewing the current rate slabs, including special rates and merger of rate slabs. The Group of Ministers (GoM) on rate rationalisation would also review items under inverted duty structure to help minimise refund payout, and review the supply of goods and services exempt under GST with an objective to expand the tax base and eliminate breaking of input tax credit (ITC) chain.

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Football Extras: Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole retires

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Wilful defaulters: IT department to use powers to arrest, detain

Wilful defaulters: IT department to use powers to arrest, detain

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

The IT department has a designated official to execute these rare powers.

Cash for votes: DMK urges Guv to sack EPS

Cash for votes: DMK urges Guv to sack EPS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The delegation comprised DMK leaders R S Bharathi, T K S Elangovan and Tiruchi N Siva.

Panama Papers: Complete list of shell companies released online

Panama Papers: Complete list of shell companies released online

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The searchable database built on just a portion of the documents leaked from the Panama law firm Mossack Fonseca reveals more than 360,000 names behind the shell companies.

No definite date to bring back black money: Govt

No definite date to bring back black money: Govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India has joined global efforts to combat global tax evasion.

Why India is losing out on its fight against black money

Why India is losing out on its fight against black money

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

The absence of criminal legal treaties between India and tax haven nations have been cited by probe agencies working in the SIT on black money as one of the major impediments in initiating steps to bring back illegal funds stashed abroad by Indians.

Centre issues notices to all those named in Panama Papers

Centre issues notices to all those named in Panama Papers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The Income Tax department has sent a detailed questionnaire to about 50 individuals and entities figuring in the list of those allegedly holding offshore assets in tax havens.

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Govt tightens noose around e-tailers, 9 depts to monitor biz

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

Each dept could handle a designated area.

I-T dept to 'name & shame' chronic crorepati defaulters

I-T dept to 'name & shame' chronic crorepati defaulters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

The I-T Department has provided a list of 67 big tax defaulters on its official web portal

GST collections dip to 19-month low of Rs 91,916 crore in Sep

GST collections dip to 19-month low of Rs 91,916 crore in Sep

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The revenue collection in the same month a year ago stood at Rs 94,442 crore.

India seeks information on secret accounts in Switzerland

India seeks information on secret accounts in Switzerland

Rediff.com29 Jun 2014

India has made a fresh request to Switzerland seeking bank details and names of Indians having unaccounted money in Swiss banks, as the government expands its efforts to combat the menace of black money.

Politics may hinder tax reforms this budget

Politics may hinder tax reforms this budget

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh will walk a fine line between economic and political priorities next week when he unveils a Budget that could begin urgently needed tax reforms in Asia's third-largest economy.

Lower tax rates post demonetisation? Quite possible says Jaitley

Lower tax rates post demonetisation? Quite possible says Jaitley

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Jaitley said future transactions would be substantially digital as India moves towards a less-cash society

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

IAS vs IRS officers: The fight for supremacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

In July, IRS officers in Mumbai held an incendiary meeting where they criticised the alleged interference in 'operational matters' by the department of revenue.

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

To curb the menace of illicit fund flows, the government has set up a high level panel that will look into trade-based money laundering activities which particularly involve manipulation of invoices.

4 mistakes Modi made with GST

4 mistakes Modi made with GST

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Perhaps GST was too complex a system for the Indian economy at its present stage of development,' argues T N Ninan.

No coercive action against Anil Ambani till Nov 17, HC tells I-T dept

No coercive action against Anil Ambani till Nov 17, HC tells I-T dept

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday directed the Income Tax department not to take any coercive action against Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani till November 17 on a show cause notice issued to him seeking to prosecute him under the Black Money Act. The I-T department had issued the notice to Ambani on August 8, 2022 for allegedly evading Rs 420 crore in taxes on undisclosed funds worth more than Rs 814 crore held in two Swiss bank accounts. The department has charged Ambani (63) with "wilful" evasion, saying he "intentionally" did not disclose his foreign bank account details and financial interests to Indian tax authorities.

FM defends GST hike on essentials

FM defends GST hike on essentials

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the mass consumption items such as pulses, wheat, rice, flour, and curd will not attract the 5 per cent goods and services tax (GST) when sold loose, and not pre-packed or pre-labelled. The clarification came amid protests and widespread criticism by Opposition Members of Parliament over foisting GST on daily-use essentials and subsequent price rise. The all-powerful GST Council, chaired by the Union minister, had last month decided to impose GST on some mass consumption items to simplify the rate structure, which came into effect on Monday.

Modi is not autocratic, doesn't impose his decisions: Shah

Modi is not autocratic, doesn't impose his decisions: Shah

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

Shah said that Modi has always maintained that he is in power to change the country for the better and not merely to run the government.

Lalu Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti's house raided in corruption case

Lalu Yadav's daughter Misa Bharti's house raided in corruption case

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The raids are underway at three locations, including her residence in Sainik Farm. Misa Bharti and her husband Shailash Kumar are involved in an alleged benami land deals case and were called for questioning by tax officials in June.

Black money case: Gold trader denies having Swiss bank account

Black money case: Gold trader denies having Swiss bank account

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Rajkot-based bullion trader Pankaj Lodhya, who has been named by the Centre in an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court in the black money case, on Monday denied having a foreign bank account and said he was shocked to find his name in the list.

Economy strong, will keep on taking 'important decisions': PM

Economy strong, will keep on taking 'important decisions': PM

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Modi also reached out to traders, saying their past records will not be checked by the income tax department if they join the formal economy by getting themselves registered under the GST regime.

Court allows Dabur's Pradip Burman to go abroad

Court allows Dabur's Pradip Burman to go abroad

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

According to the IT department's complaint, Burman was holding foreign bank accounts but he had not disclosed about it in his income tax returns and there were undisclosed deposits in those two accounts.

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

More Indian names tumble out of Panama Papers leak

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

A day after the world was rocked by the revelations made by what is now being called the Panama Papers, the Indian Express has disclosed a second list of Indians who were involved in offshore companies.

Don't unscramble scrambled egg, govt tells SC on note ban

Don't unscramble scrambled egg, govt tells SC on note ban

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Resisting the Supreme Court's attempt to revisit the 2016 demonetisation exercise, the government said on Friday the court cannot decide a matter when no tangible relief can be granted by way of "putting the clock back" and "unscrambling a scrambled egg".