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Topic: CBDT

Why retired Army officer reached Gujarat High Court for tax exemption on disability pension

Khadija Khan -
This was after the veteran did not get help from I-T principal commissioner for refunding taxes related to his disability pension between the assessment years 2006-2007 & 2018-2019.

At 6.11%, India’s direct tax-to-GDP ratio in FY23 highest in 15 years, cost of collection down

Yuthika Bhargava -
Data released by Central Board of Direct Taxes shows India’s direct tax collections have been rising strongly over the past decade, as has number of those filing returns and actually paying tax.

What series of extensions for CBDT chairpersons under Modi govt means

ThePrint Team -
Pre-Truth — snappy, witty and significant snippets from the world of politics and government.

CBI books expelled I-T officer S.K. Srivastava for cheating, fraud, passing backdated orders

Ananya Bhardwaj -
Thirteen locations associated with S.K. Srivastava were raided by the CBI, and jewellery, watches and cash were recovered.

CAT transfers official who stayed Modi govt’s move to compulsorily retire IRS officer

Remya Nair -
A.K. Patnaik stayed the compulsory retirement of IRS official G. Shree Harsha on 25 June. He was transferred just a day later to Karnataka.

Modi govt has reduced recruitment of IRS officers by over 70% since 2014

Sanya Dhingra -
In 2013, 409 IRS officers were recruited through the UPSC exam. By 2018, the number of posts released by the Modi govt stood at 106.

Modi govt wants to bring back ‘Raid Raj’, tells taxmen to ‘use whatsoever means required’

Maneesh Chhibber -
The PMO has ordered taxmen to fill the revenue shortfall, which could only mean one thing: More surveys and pressure to deposit more advance tax.

Under fire for ‘tax terrorism’, Modi govt to clear all dues and refunds by year-end

Mahua Venkatesh -
Move seen as a course correction after opposition slammed govt over frequent 'tax raids' on assesses in the name of black money.

Did pvt banks get more new currency during demonetisation? CVC begins probe

Kumar Anshuman -
The Central Vigilance Commission has also started an investigation into deposits made by government officials in the 40-day period of demonetisation.

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Opinion

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

Yunus Lasania -
A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

Tarique Rahman’s govt is on a mission of de-Yunusification. It will fix India-Bangladesh ties

How China sees Delhi AI Summit—India’s attempt at visibility, not a breakthrough

Economy

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

Vrinda Tulsian -
On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Defence

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

Snehesh Alex Philip -
At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

National Interest

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

Shekhar Gupta -
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

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