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Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Hamas releases video of hostages asking Netanyahu to accept ceasefire

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

The video, released on Hamas's social networks, was described as 'a number of Zionist prisoners held by Al-Qassam send a message to Netanyahu and the Zionist government'.

Slipping indirect tax collection under scanner

Slipping indirect tax collection under scanner

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

The Central Board of Excise & Customs will develop the process over the next few months.

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Fraternity, prosperity and polarisation

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Economic stagnation is the advance payment for polarisation, which extracts a terrible price.

I-T's record recovery of Rs 1 trn contributes 10% to direct tax collection

I-T's record recovery of Rs 1 trn contributes 10% to direct tax collection

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Besides selling movable and immovable assets to make recoveries, taxmen filed prosecution cases against those not paying the demand.

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

I-T Dept raids Aaditya Thackeray's close aide Rahul Kanal

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Aaditya, son of Shiv Sena president and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, dubbed the searches by the I-T department on Kanal as 'invasion by Delhi' ahead of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections.

IMF cautions India on govt debt vulnerabilities, Centre disagrees

IMF cautions India on govt debt vulnerabilities, Centre disagrees

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned on Tuesday that India's general government debt (comprising both central and state government debt) could exceed 100 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in the medium term. It also cautioned that long-term debt sustainability risks are high due to the significant investment required to meet India's climate change mitigation targets. The Indian government, however, disagreed, arguing that risks from sovereign debt are extremely limited as it is predominantly denominated in domestic currency.

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

With exporters' claim for over five months still pending, liquidity has been wiped out and the process of finalising new contracts has been held up.

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Modi on how to track undeclared wealth

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Modi said officers must fix clear targets to improve the country's tax administration by 2022, the 75th anniversary of Independence.

Delhi govt says harassment complaints by officers 'absolutely fake'

Delhi govt says harassment complaints by officers 'absolutely fake'

Rediff.com21 May 2023

The Delhi government on Sunday accused Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena of indulging in 'dirty politics' while asserting that the complaints filed by some officers alleging harassment by the Aam Aadmi Party dispensation are 'absolutely fake'.

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Budget 2022: India Inc pitches for more reforms and tax stability

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

India Inc on Thursday pitched for continuation of reforms while ensuring tax and policy stability in the forthcoming Budget to prop up the economy hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. In the virtual pre-Budget consultation held with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, industry chambers said that government measures will help firmly entrench the nascent signs of recovery being currently seen in private investment. Capital expenditure by the government through enhanced infrastructure spending should in the meantime continue to support growth, CII president TV Narendran said.

So much for tax compliance under GST

So much for tax compliance under GST

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Deadline ends, after two extensions and only 70% file detailed return for July

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

US Congress passes Trump's landmark tax reform bill

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

The momentous occasion came when the House of Representatives passed the $1.5 trillion (Rs 96 lakh crore) tax reform bill for the second time by 224 to 201 votes to clear the technical snag in the passage of the bill, which was passed by the Senate and House earlier.

India to battle it out with US, UK to tax digital firms

India to battle it out with US, UK to tax digital firms

Rediff.com30 May 2019

The US is pressing for taxing digital economy through the 'marketing intangibles' principle and the UK through a 'user-base' principle.

The Worrying Decline Of PSU Capex

The Worrying Decline Of PSU Capex

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

The government must expedite its plan for asset sale and privatisation, both of which hardly got any mention in the Budget speech, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Four million tax arrear cases may get waiver

Four million tax arrear cases may get waiver

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The idea is to cut litigation, lower the cost of collection and prioritise bigger defaulters.

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

IMF says India is likely to contribute more than 16% of global growth

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Growing at a robust rate due to economic reforms in key sectors like digitisation and infrastructure, India has emerged as a star performer and is projected to contribute more than 16 per cent of the global growth, the International Monetary Fund said on Monday. "What we have been observing for quite some time now is that India has been growing at a very robust rate. "It's one of the star performers when it comes to real growth when you look at peer countries.

Benami property transactions on I-T radar

Benami property transactions on I-T radar

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Income tax officials have directed property dealers and registration authorities to prepare a list of top property deals that have taken place in the last three years.

GST Council finalises tax rates on 80-90% goods, services

GST Council finalises tax rates on 80-90% goods, services

Rediff.com18 May 2017

The GST will be a national sales tax that will be levied on consumption of goods or use of services

Crypto Bourses Under The Scanner

Crypto Bourses Under The Scanner

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Crypto exchanges have been asked to furnish details this month itself.

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Vodafone for conciliation on tax dispute

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The Supreme Court had ruled in Vodafone's favour in 2012.

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

CBI may probe tax evasion by Haryana builders

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

These builders had collected the taxes from prospective buyers but had failed to deposit them.

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Byju's in talks with investors to raise $300 mn in return for more controls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

With investors asking for a change in the board structure at Byju's, the edtech giant's founder and chief executive officer (CEO), Byju Raveendran, is now asking them to put $300 million into the company for more control. The company has rung up $5.8 billion from investors such as General Atlantic, Sofina, the Qatar Investment Authority, Sumeru Ventures, Vitruvian Partners, BlackRock, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Sequoia, Silver Lake, Bond Capital, Tencent, and Tiger Global.

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Redevelopment compensation is not taxed

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Cooperative societies get more tax benefits as compared to individual house owners.

Experts doubt the feasibility of govt's new tax scrutiny plan

Experts doubt the feasibility of govt's new tax scrutiny plan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

E-proceeding of tax scrutiny has certain technical and practical issues which need to be addressed before making the system fully electronically driven.

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.

Tejpal's Thinkfest: Revenue dept looking into tax payment

Tejpal's Thinkfest: Revenue dept looking into tax payment

Rediff.com30 Nov 2013

The Central revenue department is inquiring into the payment of service tax by the event management firm which had organised the controversial Thinkfest on behalf of the Tehelka magazine.

Cash economy on income tax radar

Cash economy on income tax radar

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Those conducting their businesses predominantly in cash and evading income tax have reasons to worry.

Warning signs for fiscal maths as tax filing falls 1% in FY19

Warning signs for fiscal maths as tax filing falls 1% in FY19

Rediff.com1 May 2019

A relatively muted tax filing growth will create further headwinds in an already stressed fiscal space, the report said, adding the commitment of cash transfers in the budget can take the fiscal math on a "slippery slope" unless there is expenditure rationalisation.

I-T dept slaps fresh tax notice on Nokia India

I-T dept slaps fresh tax notice on Nokia India

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Income Tax Department has slapped fresh tax notice on Nokia India, tax authorities said.

Tax ambiguity clouds new financial sector initiatives

Tax ambiguity clouds new financial sector initiatives

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

Instruments such as Reits, InvITs, unsponsored GDR, GIFT find few takers.

Govt approves easier Angel Tax exemption process for start-ups

Govt approves easier Angel Tax exemption process for start-ups

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

To seek tax exemption, a start-up will now have to apply, with all the documents, to the DIPP instead of the inter-ministerial board of certification. The earlier requirement of start-up to submit report from merchant banker specifying the fair market value of shares has also been removed.

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

I-T Portal: Infosys Deserved Better

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The tax portal problem is a goof-up by both sides, and making Infosys the only villain in the story is quite unfair, argues Shyamal Majumdar.

Delhi Airport faces alleged service tax evasion charge

Delhi Airport faces alleged service tax evasion charge

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

DIAL is a joint venture consortium of GMR Group, Airports Authority of India, Fraport and Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad.

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Now on all private banks can collect tax, pay pension

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The finance ministry on Wednesday allowed all private sector banks to participate in government-related business, like collection of taxes. pension payments and small savings schemes. At the moment, only few large private sector are allowed to conduct government-related business.

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India has received the fourth set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and organisations as part of an annual automatic information exchange under which Switzerland has shared particulars of nearly 34 lakh financial accounts with 101 countries.

Black money: Tax payment deadline likely to be extended

Black money: Tax payment deadline likely to be extended

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

The window under the Income Declaration Scheme 2016 opened on June 1 and will close on September 30

Kumaraswamy warms up to BJP, attacks Congress over 'transfer business'

Kumaraswamy warms up to BJP, attacks Congress over 'transfer business'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Former Karnataka Chief Minister and Janata Dal-Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday appeared to be warming up to the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that "a new chapter has to begin to control looters" as he targeted the Congress government alleging corruption.

Markets end marginally higher; Mahindra jumps 5.58%

Markets end marginally higher; Mahindra jumps 5.58%

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

From the Sensex firms, Tech Mahindra jumped 5.58 per cent, followed by Nestle, Tata Steel, NTPC, Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Wipro and Bajaj Finserv. Mahindra & Mahindra, Hindustan Unilever, Axis Bank and Bajaj Finance were among the major laggards.

Govt proposes host of incentives to revamp Special Economic Zones

Govt proposes host of incentives to revamp Special Economic Zones

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

The commerce ministry is proposing a host of direct and indirect incentives such as deferral of import duties and exemption from export taxes to revamp Special Economic Zones through a new legislation, an official said. In the Union Budget this year, the government proposed to replace the existing law governing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) with a new legislation to enable states to become partners in 'Development of Enterprise and Service Hubs' (DESH). The official said the commerce ministry has sought views of different ministries, including finance, on the new bill.

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Railways under lens for Rs 300 cr alleged service tax evasion

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

Asked to share details of income from all its 16 zones, especially through tatkal, ticket cancellation and bed roll charges