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Thursday, February 5, 2026
TopicCentral Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

Topic: Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs

Over 99 cases of economic offences registered against MPs, MLAs in five years

CBI has booked two sitting and nine former MPs and five sitting and two former MLAs in 14 cases. The ED has registered 82 cases against lawmakers.

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.

We are the real IRS, don’t call us ‘I-T’, say India’s taxmen

IRS Association, largely comprising officers from the I-T dept, has written to the CBDT that they be referred to as IRS and not as IRS(I-T).

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How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.