Money laundering probe over alleged fraudulent company transactions and bogus expenses leads to fresh questioning summons.
Enforcement Directorate issued fresh summons in a money-laundering probe over alleged fraudulent transactions between a defunct IT company and a Kerala-based sand mining company. The investigation concerns consultancy-linked payments, loans despite repayment default, and whether the transactions generated proceeds of crime. The background also refers to alleged bogus expenditure entries, cash generation, prior searches, admissions before tax authorities, and a prosecution complaint filed after the complaint-based investigation.

Responsible lending drives A&H Finverse's pan-India expansion, offering customised financing for complex business needs.
A&H Finverse has been launched as the evolved identity of A&H Capital, with a continued emphasis on responsible lending, transparency, fairness and ethical business finance. It positions itself as a specialist in large-ticket and complex financing needs, offering customised solutions through unsecured business loans, structured finance, construction finance, trade finance, working capital solutions, crisis funding, capital raising through NCDs and structured instruments, and sector-specific funding. The firm also highlights its pan-India expansion, including South India and a branch office in Kolkata.

Tax relief and GST reforms are described as strengthening taxpayer trust, simplifying compliance, and supporting economic growth.
Income tax burden reduction over the past 12 years is presented as part of a wider reform programme built on tax relief, quicker refunds, GST, faceless tax administration, Digital India, and banking reforms. The measures are described as having increased taxpayer confidence, expanded the taxpayer base, improved cash availability, simplified compliance, and supported higher domestic consumption and infrastructure investment.

Black Money Act challenge secures interim protection against prosecution and penalty in foreign asset non-disclosure dispute.
Interim protection from coercive action, including prosecution and penalty, was granted in a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the Black Money Act. The petitioner disputed the Act's retrospective application to earlier assessment years and the notice alleging wilful non-disclosure of foreign bank accounts, foreign assets, and beneficial interests in overseas entities, while the appeal process was allowed to continue.

Money laundering probe targets alleged CMRL transactions, consultancy payments, and related financial irregularities under the PMLA.
Enforcement Directorate summoned Veena T and officials of Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd. for questioning in a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The inquiry concerns alleged irregularities in CMRL's financial dealings with Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, including alleged fraudulent consultancy payments, loans, and the generation of proceeds of crime from those transactions. The case arose from an SFIO complaint and includes allegations of inflated cash expenses and illegal payments uncovered in earlier tax proceedings.

Money laundering probe gains access to SFIO records in CMRL-Exalogic investigation over alleged proceeds of crime.
The Enforcement Directorate sought access to documents collected by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office in a money laundering investigation connected with Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd and Exalogic Solutions Private Limited. The court permitted the ED to obtain copies of 134 SFIO documents after hearing the ED, the SFIO and CMRL, notwithstanding CMRL's objection that the records should not be handed over without hearing the company.

Money laundering investigation power survives without a predicate FIR, as tax settlement immunity does not bar PMLA proceedings.
The Kerala High Court upheld the Enforcement Directorate's power to continue a money laundering investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act despite the absence of a registered FIR or complaint for the scheduled offence at the stage of civil inquiry powers. It refused to quash the ECIR and summons, holding that such action is aimed at ascertaining the existence of proceeds of crime. The Court further held that immunity under the Income Tax settlement framework does not extend to PMLA proceedings or other central laws.

Tax exemptions on government securities and expanded market access aim to boost foreign participation and capital inflows.
Tax exemptions were introduced on interest income and capital gains arising from the sale, exchange or transfer of government securities, extended to foreign institutional investors and the Bank for International Settlements, subject to prescribed information-reporting requirements. The amendment to the Income Tax Act was stated to take effect from 1 April through an ordinance under the President's ordinance-making power. The Reserve Bank of India also widened foreign participation in government and equity markets through additional access and relaxation measures.

Government securities tax exemption for foreign investors aims to attract long-term capital into sovereign debt markets.
Government foreign investment policy for government securities has been adjusted to attract long-term dollar inflows by exempting foreign institutional investors from long-term capital gains tax on investments in government securities through an Ordinance amending the Income Tax Act. The change is intended to make sovereign debt more attractive to patient foreign capital, particularly at a time of heavy foreign fund outflows from equities and pressure on the rupee.

Psychological and religious coercion allegations drive chargesheet in TCS Nashik harassment and conversion case
Sexual harassment and alleged forcible conversion allegations at TCS's Nashik unit are reflected in the chargesheet filed in a case registered at Deolali Camp police station on a complaint by a 23-year-old employee. The document records statements that the accused used psychological and religious persuasion under the guise of reducing mental stress, including pressure to watch Islamic preaching videos, recite prayers, stop listening to Hindu devotional songs, visit temples less, and accept Islam. The victim further stated that one accused exploited her on the pretext of marriage and had obtained details of her bank accounts and UPI PIN.

Corruption allegation over duplicate PAN deletion leads to CBI trap, arrest and case under anti-bribery law.
An Income Tax officer was allegedly caught accepting a bribe for deleting a duplicate PAN record after a CBI trap operation. A complaint was made after an alleged demand for a higher amount, and a case has been registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

On-screen marking irregularities draw allegations of tender manipulation, with calls for a CBI probe and ministerial accountability.
Congress leaders alleged serious irregularities in CBSE's introduction of the On-Screen Marking System for Class 12 exams and the award of the related contract. They questioned changes in tender conditions on bidder eligibility, turnover, capability standards, data-centre requirements, and blacklisting safeguards, saying these revisions may have favoured a particular vendor. They demanded accountability from the Education Minister and called for a full CBI probe and an independent judicial inquiry.

On-screen marking transparency faces answer-sheet mix-ups as CBSE reviews scanning quality and portal integration issues.
Around 20 answer-sheet mix-up cases were reported in CBSE's first-time on-screen marking process, with students identifying mismatched scanned copies through the portal. The board later shared the correct answer sheets with affected students and treated the complaints as top-priority concerns in the revaluation process. Scanning-quality issues also led to rescanning of about 68,000 answer sheets, while a little over 13,000 still did not attain the required legible quality even after rescanning.

Digital fixed deposits combine competitive returns, paperless onboarding and Video KYC for resident investors seeking secure banking convenience.
Competitive fixed deposit products are being marketed to depositors seeking stable returns, low-risk exposure, capital protection and digital convenience, with emphasis on RBI-regulated banking frameworks, paperless onboarding and online maturity management. The Equitas Digital Full KYC Digital Fixed Deposit is presented as a fully digital deposit option available through mobile-app onboarding and Video KYC, with deposit insurance coverage under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation framework.

International taxation outreach highlights transfer pricing, advance pricing agreements and safe harbour provisions under the new income tax framework.
Taxpayer outreach on the transition to the new Income-tax Act, 2025 focused on international taxation, transfer pricing and advance pricing agreements. The programme highlighted cross-border transfer pricing mechanisms, international cooperation, India's role in the global taxation ecosystem, and the relevance of advance pricing agreements and safe harbour provisions for certainty and ease of compliance. Departmental initiatives such as Kar Saathi were presented as part of stakeholder awareness and engagement.

Money laundering probe targets alleged fraudulent payments and related transactions linked to CMRL and connected entities
The Enforcement Directorate searched premises linked to former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan, his family members and persons associated with CMRL in a money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The case concerns alleged fraudulent payments to Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, loans allegedly advanced despite repayment defaults, and related transactions said to have generated proceeds of crime. The agency acted on the basis of a Serious Fraud Investigation Office prosecution complaint treated as the predicate offence.

Online filing of ITR-2 is enabled for capital gains taxpayers without business income on the e-filing portal.
Online filing and Excel utility for ITR-2 have been enabled on the e-filing portal for assessment year 2026-27, allowing eligible individuals and Hindu undivided families with capital gains income, but no business or profession income, to begin filing returns.

Sexual harassment and religious conversion allegations trigger charge sheet with conspiracy, rape and harassment offences.
Police filed the first charge sheet in a case involving allegations of sexual harassment, exploitation and religious conversion at a TCS unit in Nashik. The Special Investigation Team submitted a 1,500-page charge sheet against four accused persons, with the case linked to nine FIRs and multiple arrests. The charge sheet invokes offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, and relies on WhatsApp chat screenshots and seized email trails.

Tax law simplification and voluntary compliance highlighted in outreach programme on the new income tax regime.
Tax authorities organised an awareness programme under the nationwide outreach campaign "PRARAMBH 2026" to familiarise taxpayers and stakeholders with the New Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The programme highlighted simplification of tax laws, trust-based governance, decriminalisation of selected provisions, timely taxpayer services and data-driven NUDGE campaigns to encourage voluntary compliance.

Taxpayer awareness on the new tax regime highlighted Tax Year, return filing, and TDS/TCS compliance provisions.
A taxpayer awareness and outreach programme was conducted to familiarise stakeholders with the provisions of the Income Tax Act, 2025. The sessions highlighted the new Tax Year concept, return filing framework, and TDS/TCS provisions, with the stated aim of reducing compliance burdens and improving taxpayer convenience. An interactive question-and-answer session addressed implementation queries and supported stakeholder engagement.