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Friday, November 1, 2024
TopicBBC Investigation

Topic: BBC Investigation

‘We stand up for the BBC,’ says UK government in Parliament after I-T survey

David Rutley, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of the FCDO, pointed to a "deep relationship” with India which meant the UK was able to discuss a wide range of issues in a "constructive manner".

IT ‘survey’ at BBC ends after nearly 60 hrs, company says will cooperate with authorities

According to the company, the survey was carried out to investigate issues related to international taxation & transfer pricing of BBC subsidiary companies.

3 reasons why the Modi govt ordered an I-T raid on BBC — none of them makes sense

The move against BBC mirrors Indira Gandhi’s tactics during the Emergency. She learnt from her mistakes, will the BJP?

Woes of the Aam Adani & BBC’s ballooning troubles

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Income Tax surveys continue at BBC offices in Delhi, Mumbai for second day

The investigation is being carried out to investigate issues related to international taxation and transfer pricing of BBC subsidiary companies, officials had said on Tuesday.

US aware of BBC raid, not in a position ‘to offer judgement’ says US State Department

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price also highlighted the importance of freedom of expression & freedom of religion that 'contribute to strengthening democracies around the world.'

UK government ‘closely monitoring’ tax surveys at BBC Delhi, Mumbai offices

The British broadcaster said some of its staff have been requested to stay at their Delhi and Mumbai offices in order to assist with the ‘ongoing investigations’ of IT authorities.

Income Tax survey on BBC ‘intimidation, harassment’, says Editors Guild

The media body demanded ‘great care and sensitivity’ in all such investigations, so as to not undermine the rights of journalists and media organisations.

BBC appoints retired judge to probe ‘controversial’ 1995 interview of Princess Diana

The development comes weeks after Princess Diana’s brother, Charles Spencer, said journalist Martin Bashir used forged bank statements and made false claims to gain her trust.

China reaches out to new Maldives government, and BBC tracks down Africa’s killer troops

The first turbaned Sikh guard of Buckhimgham Palace busted for cocaine abuse, and German Catholic Church comes clean on historical sexual abuse.

On Camera

16th BRICS Summit was about building dollar-free world order. India can use it to expand trade

For New Delhi, a USD-free system is not an immediate priority nor an existential necessity to unconditionally support the China-Russia agenda.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.