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‘Used mattresses, carpets, rugs’: Sri Lanka returns illegally imported waste to Britain
The waste from Britain arrived in Sri Lanka between 2017 and 2019. The 45 containers loaded onto a ship at a Colombo port on Monday were the final batch of 263 containers holding around 3,000 tonnes of waste
Kerala Police book ED officials for 'forcing' Swapna Sunesh to name CM in gold smuggling case
The case was registered two days ago on the basis of a report filed by the Crime Branch team which has been probing the leak of a voice clip, purportedly belonging to Suresh, police said
With hundreds of economic offence cases pending for 2 decades, SIT calls for special courts to punish lawbreakers within year
While there is a sharp increase of 226 percent in the number of complaints against economic offences, the prosecution of offenders is hit by delays and hundreds of cases have been pending for more than two decades
Don't overreach, overstate; act with a bit of restraint, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to tax authorities
Meeting targets within deadlines was achievable even if they go about it with a bit of a "restraint", Nirmala Sitharaman said
Central Administrative Tribunal stays sacking of 2 customs, central excise officers; govt transfers CAT judicial member
A single-judge bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has stayed sacking of two of the 15 senior tax officials who were compulsorily retired over charges of corruption and inefficiency, an order that the government saw as not good in law and transferred the judicial member of the tribunal
Govt sacks 15 senior customs, central excise officers on charges of corruption, bribery
After sacking errant income tax officers, the government on Tuesday dismissed from service 15 senior customs and central excise officials, including one of the ranks of principal commissioner, on charges of corruption and bribery
Automated GST refunds for exporters by next month as revenue department plans to introduce faceless scrutiny
Since the GST Network (GSTN) systems are integrated with Customs, hence, refunds are generally transferred to the bank accounts of such exporters within a fortnight.
Direct tax collection exceeds target in FY19, pegged at Rs 13.80 lakh cr in FY20; mop-up from customs crosses target
As per the 2019-20 Budget estimates, out of the Rs 13.80 lakh crore direct taxes, the government aims to raise Rs 7.60 lakh crore from corporate tax and Rs 6.20 lakh crore from PIT.
Commerce ministry to soon seek Cabinet nod for national logistics policy for seamless movement of goods across country
The proposed policy will also focus on increasing the warehousing capacity, and identify gaps that could be bridged to bring down the cost of logistics for traders.
Brexit negotiations: UK says it may seek 'temporary' customs union with EU
Britain might seek to remain in a customs union with the European Union for a time to avoid border chaos after leaving the bloc, the government's Brexit department said on Tuesday
Govt looks to boost domestic cruise industry, plans regulatory reforms on security on customs
The Ministry of Shipping, in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism, has announced reforms simplifying the rules and procedures pertaining to various aspects of cruise port operations like security, immigration and custom
India, Bangladesh to construct bridge over river in Mizoram to improve trade
India and Bangladesh have decided to construct a bridge over Mizoram's Khawthlangtuipui river to facilitate trade and improve communication between the two.
India-born Sikh taxi driver detained by US authorities, likely to be deported
An Indian man who fled persecution in his country and has been in the US for nearly two decades was detained in California after losing his latest appeal over a deportation order.
Tax evasion of more than Rs 1.37 lakh cr detected in last 3 years
Warning tax evaders, Revenue Department said the relentless crusade against black money will be further intensified in the coming days.
To accelerate economy, much-touted GST reform should be passed
The need of the hour is to accelerate the economy and promote consumption, while paving the way for the much-touting reform of GST.
Note ban: NRIs carrying old notes to disclose the amount to Customs
NRIs and Indian nationals abroad can deposit up to Rs 25,000 of the demonetised currency during the 3-6 month grace period, but only if they show the junked notes to Customs officials at the airport and get declaration form stamped.
US Department of Homeland Security silently starts collecting social network handles of visitors
The information is being used by the DHS to better identify possibilities of nefarious activity for security purposes by what the DHS calls visiting "aliens".
New Zealand assures support for India's UNSC, NSG membership appeal
Acknowledging the importance of India joining the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG), New Zealand on Wednesday affirmed its constructive contribution towards New Delhi's quest for the membership of the elite club.
Amazon Global Store with limited catalogue is useless in its current state
Amazon India recently launched "Amazon Global Store" in India after China and Mexico. Amazon global store allows the users to buy products that are not available in India and are available on Amazon in other countries.
Amazon launches 'Global Store' and we have our initial shopping list ready
Amazon India announced the launch of "Global Store" in India formally ahead of the Diwali. The "Global Store" section was already available on Amazon India but the formal announcement took place yesterday.