New Delhi: Emboldened by bigger mandate, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to intensify the fight against black money. Among measures to clamp down on graft and ill-gotten wealth, the government may consider re-introducing an estate tax on inherited property and banking cash transaction tax (BCTT). The suggestions are being discussed by tax authorities […]
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Truck carrying cash catches fire in Anantnag district
Srinagar: A truck carrying currency notes caught fire on Monday in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police sources said the truck caught fire in the Qazigund area on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. “The truck, among other things, was carrying currency notes. The driver and the helper of the truck said they had no […]
EC seizes cash, liquor, freebies worth Rs 2,626 cr
New Delhi: The Election Commission has seized unaccounted cash, illicit liquor, drugs, gold and freebies worth Rs 2,626 crore since the model code of conduct came into effect, said an official on Thursday. “Total seizure in 2019 elections so far, till 6 p.m, is worth Rs 2,626 crore — cash Rs 607 crore, liquor worth […]
Woman posing as bride flees with gold, cash; held
Jaipur : A woman was arrested for posing a bride, only to run away with gold, silver and cash after the wedding was solemnised, police said on Tuesday. Four of her accomplices were also held. Rajasthan Police have busted a gang of five persons, who used to pose as bride, mother-in-law and maternal father-in-law, and […]