BLACK MONEY
Sidharth Malhotra fan loses Rs 50 lakh to scammers who claimed that he was being blackmailed by wife, Kiara Advani
A woman named Minoo Vasudeva was swindled out of Rs 50 lakhs by two individuals posing as administrators of a fan page dedicated to the 'Ek Villain' star. The fraudsters, identified as Aliza and Husna Parveen, falsely claimed that the actor's life was in danger. According to the victim, they alleged that the actor's wife and his 'Shershaah' co-star Kiara Advani were blackmailing him.
Top fertiliser maker says ‘Black Swan’ jolts are finally easing
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine disrupted global fertiliser shipments and pushed prices — and Nutrien earnings — to record heights. But as farmers and retailers balked at the sticker shock, demand tumbled.
India passes anti-money laundering review, but FATF calls for improved oversight in non-financial sectors
India's compliance with anti-money laundering rules under FATF scrutiny includes improving supervision in non-financial sectors and facing criticism over counter-terrorism laws, with the country being a member of the FATF alongside major economies like the US, Japan, France, EU, and China.
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Use of black money law retrospectively unconstitutional: High Court
In a landmark ruling, the Karnataka High Court has struck down the retrospective application of the Black Money Act, 2015, protecting individuals from prosecution for foreign assets closed before the law's enactment. This decision, invoking Article 20 of the Constitution, emphasizes that one cannot be punished for actions that were not illegal at the time. The ruling sets a crucial precedent, offering significant relief to many wealthy Indians and business families targeted by the law.
Will new FM support global effort for 'billionaire tax': Congress asks ahead of swearing-in
Congress questions if India's new finance minister will support the global 'billionaire tax' effort and if the prime minister will side with common people or billionaires ahead of the swearing-in ceremony.
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BlackPink's Lisa shares a kiss with rumoured beau Frederic Arnault at an event, video goes viral
This isn't the first occasion that the two have been seen together. The couple has been spotted at a concert and, more recently, at the Rodin Museum in Paris. Arnault is the third son of Bernard Arnault, the CEO of Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury goods company. Frederick currently serves as the CEO of TAG Heuer.
Need an alternative to electoral bond scheme, black money's impact on polls to rise, says Home Minister Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah expressed concerns that the scrapping of the electoral bond scheme by the Supreme Court could lead to an increase in the influence of black money during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. He said that an alternative should be debated in Parliament. The debate should involve all stakeholders including political parties, Shah said. He emphasised the need for collective deliberation to decide on a new solution following the court's judgment that the scheme violated constitutional rights.
Pro-TMC academics urge President Droupadi Murmu to look into comments by PM Modi about black money
The Educationists' Forum, a platform of former vice-chancellors of state universities and senior professors, said that Modi had commented at a public meeting in Karimnagar in Telangana that two big corporate houses in the country were involved in hoarding, using and distributing black money.
My Adani-Ambani remark validated by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of allowing probe agencies to work without interference in the battle against corruption. He cited Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's remarks on not speaking against Adani-Ambani if they send money as validation of his earlier comments. Modi highlighted the ED and CBI's independent functioning in tackling corruption cases.
"INDIA alliance is winning almost 300 seats," says D.K. Shivakumar
Karnataka Deputy CM D.K. Shivakumar announced that the INDIA alliance will win around 300 parliamentary seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, while the NDA will manage around 200 seats. He criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for failing to deliver on promises, such as black money, farmers' income, and unemployment. Shivakumar praised the Congress party's efforts in implementing the 5 guarantees on the first day in Karnataka, highlighting the support for the party in India.
Nepalese citizens' plea puts I-T in dock for invoking Black Money Act
Two Nepalese citizens have challenged the Indian Income Tax Department's invocation of the Black Money Act against them, arguing that they are tax residents of Nepal, not India. The case raises questions about how the law applies to foreigners from countries with double tax avoidance treaties with India. Specifically, the case highlights issues concerning Nepal, where citizens can move freely in and out of India without passports due to a "Treaty of Friendship" between the two countries.
Esop non-disclosure triggers black money law
A number of resident individuals working in Indian subsidiaries and arms of offshore parents have recently received notices from the Income Tax (I-T) department which has pointed out amounts that either went undisclosed or untaxed or both.
If Ambani, Adani were sending black money to Congress, why did Modi govt not take action: Kharge
At an election rally in Bihar's Samastipur, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, questioning why his government had not taken any action if, as alleged, industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani were sending black money to the grand old party. Kharge emphasized that Modi's position as prime minister of India was only possible because Congress fought for the nation's independence.
Rahul Gandhi calls PM Modi 'puppet king' of 'tempo billionaires'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticizes Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dubbing him a "puppet king" controlled by "tempo billionaires". Gandhi alleges Modi's allegiance to industrialists and accuses him of undermining the Constitution. This follows Modi's accusations of Congress receiving illicit funds from Adani and Ambani, prompting Gandhi to challenge Modi to probe the matter.
Rahul Gandhi 'absolutely correct' in demanding probe into PM Modi's allegation, says P Chidambaram
Former Union minister P Chidambaram supported Rahul Gandhi's call for an investigation into PM Modi's claim that two industrialists delivered "tempo-filling quantities" of cash to the Congress. Chidambaram demanded an inquiry by the CBI or ED, criticizing the BJP's silence on the issue. Gandhi challenged Modi to have the agencies probe the allegations.
Congress dares PM to investigate Ambani, Adani for 'distributing' black money to it
Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate was referring to the charge on Wednesday made by prime minister who, for the first time during Lok Sabha poll campaign, accused the Congress of having a "deal" with "Ambani and Adani", and asked if the party has received "tempo loads of black money" from the two industrialists for its leader Rahul Gandhi to stop "abusing" them.
PM Modi says Congress got election funds from Ambani and Adani
Rahul Gandhi has on several occasions alleged that Ambani and Adani groups have received undue favours from the Modi government while other business houses and the common people have suffered economically.
'Tempo loads of money' jibe: Rahul asks PM if he is speaking from personal experience, asks him to send CBI, ED to probe Ambani, Adani
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold a probe by the CBI or ED into whether businessmen Adani and Ambani sent black money to his party. Gandhi questioned Modi's "personal experience" that they send money in a tempo and asked if he was "scared". He argued that the Congress party will give the same amount of money to the people of India through various schemes promised by the party.
How much black money have they received from Adani, Ambani? PM Modi asks Congress to clarify election funding details
In his address to a public meeting in Telangana's Karimnagar, PM Modi said, "'Shehzada' of Congress, since his issue of Rafale grounded, he started talking about 'five industrialists' all the time in the last five years...later he started saying 'Ambani-Adani', but after the elections were announced, he stopped abusing 'Ambani-Adani'. I want to ask him, 'Shehzada ye ghoshit karein ki Ambani-Adani se kitna maal uthaya hai'...What has been the deal that you stopped abusing 'Ambani-Adani' overnight..."
ED recovers Rs 20-30 cr cash from domestic help 'linked' to J'khand minister's secy; PM slams Congress
Alamgir Alam ED Raid: Enforcement Directorate recovered unaccounted cash in searches related to a state minister's aide. The cash, depicted in video footage, is being counted to determine the exact amount in a money laundering case involving the arrest of former chief engineer Virendra K Ram.
Taking legal advice on returning looted corruption money to people: PM Modi
"Why is that those, from whom mounds of cash is recovered, are close to the Congress' first family? Was the seized cash meant for supply somewhere, is it that Congress' first family has created warehouses of black money? The country wants to know from Congress shehzada," Modi said in an apparent jibe at Rahul Gandhi.
'Congress Ka Hath Kale Dhan Ke Sath': BJP's Pratul Shah Deo after ED finds over Rs 20 cr from Minister's personal secretary's household help
BJP spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo accused the Congress of involvement in black money operations after the Enforcement Directorate recovered over Rs 20 crore from the household help of Sanjiv Lal, Personal Secretary to Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam, a Congress leader. Deo called for action from the Election Commission, suggesting that the large sum could be linked to attempts to influence ongoing elections.
'JMM, Congress and RJD converting Jharkhand into Lootkhand': BJP MP on ED raids in Ranchi
Former Jharkhand BJP President Deepak Prakash accused JMM, Congress, and RJD of converting Jharkhand into 'Lootkhand' during ED raids. Rs 20 crore cash linked to Virendra K. Ram's money laundering case.
Country's biggest leader given up morality, does not walk on path of truth: Priyanka Gandhi on PM Modi
She alleged that attempts are on to weaken the opposition by suppressing their voice, seizing their bank accounts and jailing two chief ministers. "There was a time when a leader would stand up, and people of the country expected him to be an ethical person.
Country pushed towards black money: PM Modi on electoral bonds
In an interview with ANI, PM Modi said the electoral bonds scheme was aimed at curbing black money in elections and said the opposition wants to run away after making allegations.
Congress alleges black money routed to BJP's accounts through electoral bonds
The Congress on Sunday charged the government with engaging in "quid pro quo" for receiving electoral bonds and "conspiring" to route black money into the BJP's accounts through the scheme. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah were answerable on the electoral bond "scam".
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