'It was not just an operation against NewsClick'

'The entire operation was meant to have a chilling effect on independent journalists, those not completely subservient to the regime, the small section still doing what the Fourth Estate should do......

Can India Get Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya From The UK?

It is high time the Indian government signalled discomfort with the UK providing refuge to those accused of financial crimes in India, states Jaimini Bhagwati. IMAGE: Nirav Modi in London. In the......

I-T Goes After Rs 7.7 Trillion Tax Arrears

Senior tax officials were told to focus on cash collection from the arrears so that the target for FY23 was achieved and the overall revenue position improved. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com......

Compensation for land acquired for bullet train project not taxable: HC

The Bombay high court has held that income tax cannot be deducted from an amount given by way of compensation for property the National Hi-Speed Rail Corporation Ltd acquired for the......

Advance Tax Deadline Today: Who Should Pay?

Everyone (with some exceptions) whose estimated tax liability is Rs 10,000 or more in a financial year must pay advance tax. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The final deadline for paying the......

Byju Raveendran, board members will not attend BYJU's Feb 23 EGM

Edtech firm Think and Learn Private Ltd, owner of Byju's, on Thursday said neither the company's founder and CEO Byju Raveendran nor any other board member will attend the extraordinary general......

Tax poser in the way of Hyundai local arm listing

South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Company is considering tax implications of listing its Indian unit before taking a final call, according to sources privy to the development. Hyundai Motor is......

Rs 15 Trillion In Direct Taxes Comes Via Automatic Route

96 per cent is being collected through TDS, advance tax, self-assessment tax, and other receipts. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com   A smaller proportion of direct tax collections......

Why top Pakistan cricketers are contemplating terminating central contracts

IMAGE: As per sources, most of the centrally contracted players are upset with the board. Photograph: Andrew Boyers/Reuters Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central......

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

IMAGE: Following PCB’s new contract, the top players were relieved and happy with the new central contracts. Photograph: Hamad I Mohammed/Reuters The central contracts stand-off......

India-Pak tensions overshadow ODI World Cup buildup

IMAGE: Moving matches out of India had not even been discussed and the fixtures would be announced in ‘due course’. Photograph: Michael Steele/Getty Images Six months out from the......