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India will not remain a democracy if Modi comes back to power, says Prakash Karat

CPI (M) Politburo member Prakash Karat on Saturday said if Narendra Modi and the BJP came back to power India, would not remain a democracy, and the upcoming Lok Sabha election would determine the future of the country.

The Hindu · Apr 6, 2024

No coercive action against Congress over tax demand notices in view of Lok Sabha polls: I-T Dept to Supreme Court

Income Tax Department will not take coercive action against Congress for ₹3,500 crore tax demand during Lok Sabha elections.

The Hindu · Apr 1, 2024

BJP has turned Central agencies as its frontal wings to suppress Opposition: Priyank

Priyank Kharge criticizes BJP for using IT Department, ED, and CBI to target Opposition, highlighting Congress' development initiatives in Kalaburagi.

The Hindu · Mar 30, 2024

Income Tax officials search house of T.N. Minister E.V. Velu’s associate in Tiruchi

On Nov 7, 2023, I-T Dept. conducted a search at the house of a businessman in Tiruchi, reportedly associated with TN Minister for Public Works, E.V. Velu. Accompanied by CRPF, a team of 10 officials arrived at Manapparai Swaminathan's house in Anna Nagar. Searches were also conducted in Tiruvannamalai, Karur,…

The Hindu · Nov 7, 2023

BJP is daydreaming about reining in DMK through raids: Stalin

M.K. Stalin alleges I-T Dept. and ED are BJP's "alliance partners" used to settle scores with political rivals. He claims conviction rate of cases filed by them is low and BJP is trying to intimidate DMK. He says AIADMK and BJP candidates will not retain deposits in upcoming LS election.

The Hindu · Nov 5, 2023

The furore over Karnataka I-T searches

The raids that went on for four days against “government contractors and real estate developers” in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and New Delhi recovered ₹94 crore in cash and ₹8 crore worth of gold jewellery, diamonds and luxury watches, totalling ₹102 crore, the I-T Department said.

The Hindu · Oct 18, 2023

I-T Department seizes cash and valuables worth ₹102 crore

IT Dept. seizes ₹94cr cash, ₹8cr jewellery in searches against govt. contractors, real estate developers & associates across 4 states. Evidence of tax evasion, bogus purchases, non-genuine expenses, ineligible expenses, discrepancies in Goods Receipt Note validation, non-business expenses, unaccounted cash transactions found.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

I-T raid: Contractor’s son claims money came from land sale; BJP demands CBI probe

Son of contractor whose properties raided by I-T Dept. claims money is his own from land sale deal. BJP demands CBI probe into case, alleging proceeds of corruption. I-T Dept. tight-lipped, son to explain source of money on Oct. 17.

The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023

Income Tax dept. continues raids at locations linked to SP leader Azam Khan

The Income Tax (IT) Department’s raids continued for a second day on Thursday at various locations linked to the Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Azam Khan in connection with Ali Jauhar Trust. Their is no official word from the IT Department but it is believed the raids are linked to the…

The Hindu · Sep 14, 2023

I-T notices: More skeletons will tumble out of Naidu’s closet, says Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy

YSRCP govt determined to investigate kickbacks allegedly received by N. Chandrababu Naidu during TDP term. Sajjala Ramakrishna Reddy, YSRCP State general secretary, asserts govt determined to uncover any potential association between individuals involved & extent of alleged corruption. CID to probe if any commonalities between I-T scam & A.P. Skill…

The Hindu · Sep 6, 2023