A government can afford to make tough decisions in its early days. Resisting populist concerns, we need long-term reform such as broadening the tax base and removing deductions.
An income tax department operation under way for a week and counting has been in the news for seizures described as being34weds among the highest ever.
The raid for alleged tax evasion comes after Munde completed her Shiv Shakti Parikrama pilgrimage, seen as the Maharashtra OBC leader's attempt to consolidate her support base.
Lacking even the meagre comfort of an after-dinner cognac to calm their nerves, the assembled billionaires listened silently as their guest’s rage washed over the gathering....
Prosecutors call for 8+ year jail term for singer in case of alleged tax evasion after she rejects plea deal. Shakira slams govt for 'complete violation of her rights'.
For Indians who know what Narayana Murthy and Infosys have stood for, the tax row involving UK chancellor's wife will be no more than a lynching of a high-flying brown person.
GST officials say Peeyush Jain’s case will take at least six months to investigate since he is likely to be charged with multiple offences involving multiple agencies.
The US and Israel’s assassinations of Iranian leadership ended up bestowing martyrdom on those killed. Shias saw the deaths as a continuity of martyrdom from the Battle of Karbala.
India’s fast-growing data centre sector may strain state electricity networks; Central Electricity Authority has urged Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Tamil Nadu to boost capacity.
Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi said that the ongoing conflict in West Asia illustrates that speed is no longer merely an enabler of warfare but a distinct capability.
China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.
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