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TopicTax evasion

Topic: Tax evasion

How bribe offer led CBI to lay ‘reverse trap’ that netted 2 betting firms & a senior GST officer

New Delhi: After an intelligence officer investigating tax evasion filed a formal complaint about being offered a Rs 22 lakh bribe, the CBI laid...

Top & bottom of the income pyramid pose different tax problems. New govt must choose reform

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.

What happens to cash seized in income tax raids? A look as Congress MP-linked ‘Rs 350cr’ op goes on

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.

Snuffing out rebellion? GST raid on BJP leader Pankaja Munde’s sugar factory sparks speculation

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.

Imran Khan’s prosecution won’t do much. The military is at the heart of Pakistan’s corruption

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....

Govt detected Rs 9,075 cr tax evasion by Chinese mobile makers, has recovered only 18% so far

New Delhi: The government has detected Rs 9,075 crore worth of tax evasion by Chinese mobile handset makers since April 2017, of which the...

Think twice before tax fraud, the authorities are on to you with AI

Post-GST rules have created a host of tax evasion methods. But the tax department has new tricks up their sleeve

Shakira faces trial, could go to jail for ‘defrauding’ Spain of 14.5 mn euros

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'.

Akshata Murty’s ‘financial impropriety’ case is a ‘white tax’ on brown, successful Rishi Sunak

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.

What lies next for Kanpur perfumer Peeyush Jain, and why he may never see the Rs 197 cr seized

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.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.