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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: CBDT

Central Board of Direct Taxes wants income tax department to step up collection efforts

The CBDT chairman has shot off a letter to all principal chief commissioners of income tax department asking them to step up efforts.

Govt orders restructuring of income tax dept & review of fresh cadre

The Central Board of Direct Taxes ordered creation of a panel of senior officials to accomplish the task within the next three months.

Under Modi govt, number of crorepati taxpayers has risen by 60%

Central Board of Direct Taxes chairman Sushil Chandra says these numbers are a result of a number of efforts by the tax department over the last few years

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

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

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

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.