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Karnataka: Khandre orders blacklisting of L&T over delay in rural water supply projects

Karnataka's Rural Development Minister Eshwar Khandre has blacklisted L&T for delays in drinking water projects. The projects involve supplying water from Renukasagar reservoir to various rural areas in Dharwad and Belagavi districts. Khandre instructed officials to take stringent actions against contractors not meeting obligations for timely work completion. He identified inadequate power supply as a significant challenge affecting water supply operations in rural regions.

Rs 12.6 lakh salary, Rs 9.2 crore transactions: Telecom company employee lands on Income Tax radar over businesses he claims he never owned

A telecom company employee earning Rs 12.6 lakh annually allegedly faces questions over undisclosed income of Rs 9.2 crore after fraudsters misused his PAN and KYC documents to create fake businesses and obtain GST registrations. The entities reportedly recorded transactions worth Rs 6.5 crore in two months. Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has registered an FIR and is investigating the alleged identity theft.

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari alleges Mamata Banerjee hid information in poll affidavit, warns of action

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday accused former chief minister Mamata Banerjee of failing to disclose key information in her election affidavit, calling it an offence and warning that a case could be filed against her. He said objections raised during scrutiny of her nomination were dismissed by the returning officer.

'If the UN doesn't change...': Rubio's blunt warning puts United Nations on notice

Tata Projects subsidiary CEO Shashank Shekhar Jha tenders resignation

Shashank Shekhar Jha resigned from his position as CEO of Artson Engineering to explore new career opportunities. He reflected on his four-year leadership as one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. Jha expressed gratitude to his team and assured a smooth transition during the notice period. Artson Engineering Ltd experienced a drop in share price following the announcement of his resignation.

USDA flags frozen beef, pork and chicken products over hidden allergens. Check the affected lot codes and what to do

A public health alert has been issued by the USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service regarding frozen meat products from Betterballen Foods LLC. The alert highlights misbranding issues along with undeclared allergens, specifically sesame and anchovy. Consumers are urged to return or dispose of these products if found, although there have been no illness reports linked to them as per health officials.

Delhi Police serves notice at Mamata Banerjee's residence in connection with 2013 case

Delhi Police officials visited Mamata Banerjee's residence to serve a notice related to a 2013 case. This case involved allegations including rioting, unlawful assembly, and obstruction of public servants. The notice was issued under Section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. It pertains to various sections of the Indian Penal Code associated with the mentioned offenses. Kolkata Police confirmed the visit and the details surrounding the notice served.

7,000 snack items destroyed, 568 litres of cooking oil dumped, 32 licences suspended: Amid festive rush, FSSAI flags unsafe food practices that could put your health at risk

The Kerala Food Safety Department deployed 56 special squads to inspect food establishments across the state as part of a crackdown on unsafe cooking oil reuse. The 160 inspections resulted in the disposal of 568 litres of used cooking oil and 7,000 snack items. Authorities also suspended 32 licences and issued 23 notices for food safety violations, according to figures shared by FSSAI.

Parliament's Monsoon session remains unprorogued for record 88 days

Parliament's Monsoon session has not been prorogued for 88 days, exceeding the previous record of 87 days. This situation raises the possibility of convening Parliament for discussions, especially regarding the Women's Reservation Bill. The government keeps options open for an extended session, which requires just two days' notice. In contrast, initiating a new session would necessitate a minimum of 14 days' notice.

Gurgaon offices calling more than half of staff to office, violating 50% WFH rule, will be issued show-cause notices; employees can complain on 112

Gurgaon administration has opened two helplines, including 112, for residents to report companies violating the 50% work-from-home requirement. Anonymous complaints will trigger inspections. The move follows show-cause notices to law firms Trilegal and JSA after inspections found more than 60% of their employees working from office.

10,000 notices, 1,133 suspended licences and 3,279 tonnes of seized food: FSSAI's nationwide crackdown exposes food safety violations across India

FSSAI has inspected more than 56,000 food establishments across India as part of a nationwide food safety enforcement drive. The exercise resulted in 10,047 improvement notices, suspension of 1,133 food licences and seizure of 3,279.57 metric tonnes of food products worth an estimated Rs 81.80 crore. Authorities also collected 43,939 food samples, with 2,273 found to be non-compliant.

Rs 48 lakh in cash received from the sale of two properties, paid capital gains tax but received an income tax notice; taxpayer wins the case in ITAT Cuttack for this reason

Mr. Purushottam residing in Kabisurya Nagar, encountered a penalty for accepting cash payments linked to his property sales. He sold two properties totaling Rs 47.54 lakh and declared these earnings accurately. Despite paying the required capital gains tax, an investigation by the Assessing Officer into the cash dealings led to a penalty.

SC issues contempt notice to Kerala Congress leaders over post seeking CJI Surya Kant's resignation

The Supreme Court has issued a show-cause contempt notice to Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee office-bearers over an October 12 social media post demanding Chief Justice Surya Kant's resignation. The bench said freedom of expression cannot be used to interfere with the administration of justice and warned against attempts to undermine judicial authority.

Sebi’s new settlement regulations to come into force from Nov 7; rolls out online application, calculator

Sebi's new settlement regulations take effect November 7, 2026, allowing eligible entities to settle specified administrative and civil proceedings at different stages. The framework introduces application deadlines, revised fees, settlement notices and stricter eligibility conditions.

SC issues notice to all office bearers of Keralam unit of Cong over post targeting CJI Surya Kant

In a striking move, the Supreme Court has sent a contempt notice to Kerala's Congress party over a slanderous post aimed at the Chief Justice. The post quickly went viral, prompting fierce criticism leading to its removal by the party. KPCC president Sunny Joseph affirmed that the offending member was terminated and asserted that such behavior does not align with the party’s values.

Farmer bought land at less than stamp duty value, got income tax notice; How DVO report helped him win Rs 18.24 lakh tax dispute in ITAT Surat

Mr. Desai, encountered difficulties with the Income Tax Department after purchasing land for a price less than the stamp duty value. The Income Tax Department attempted to levy taxes on an Rs 18.24 lakh discrepancy, but his Chartered Accountant opposed this claim. The case was sent to the Departmental Valuation Officer, who appraised the land at Rs 14.08 lakh.

Rs 21.6 lakh speculative trading loss in stock market triggers Income Tax notice for no tax audit; Trader wins case at ITAT Cuttack

Mr. Kumar, a diligent stock trader, faced considerable financial setbacks but overlooked the necessity of a tax audit. In response to his failure to comply with audit rules, the Income Tax Department slapped him with a penalty. After an unsuccessful appeal to CIT (A), he sought relief from ITAT Cuttack, which determined that Kumar's trading did not equate to business income needing an audit.

Red Notice subject accused of sexual assault extradited from UAE: CBI

CBI successfully coordinated the extradition of Sajeer Palli Mooppam, a suspect wanted for sexual assault. He was found in the UAE following a Red Corner Notice published at the Delhi Police's request. The assault involved administering drugs to incapacitate a 20-year-old woman before subjecting her to violence. After being arrested, he was extradited to India through legal processes.

Insurance agent deposits Rs 35 lakh cash collected from policyholders in his bank account, gets tax notice; he fights and wins in ITAT Jaipur

Policyholders gave Rs 35 lakh cash as insurance premiums which agent deposited in his bank a/c; Income Tax Dept sent agent notice for unexplained cash; he wins case in ITAT Jaipur.

Woman seeks Rs 50,000 compensation from Gillette India, alleges women pay up to five times more for razors; consumer commission issues notices to top executives

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has issued notices to Gillette India Ltd regarding discriminatory pricing practices. Shipra Mathur alleges that women's razors are priced four to five times higher than men's razors. Counsel Inder Mohan Singh states that this constitutes unfair trade practices under the Consumer Protection Act. The complainant seeks directions to prevent such pricing and claims compensation for mental distress.

Son gets income tax notice for Rs 33.23 lakh in property investment and cash; he gets relief in ITAT Jaipur for this reason

Mother sold 642 grams gold jewellery, gifts the amount to son via notarised gift deed, son buys property and deposits cash in bank but gets income tax notice for unexplained property investments and cash deposits; he wins case in ITAT Jaipur for this reason.

Ladakh administration asks Sonam Wangchuk-founded institute to halt school activities pending HC decision

The Ladakh administration has directed the Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, founded by Sonam Wangchuk, to stop activities at its Desert Flower School in Leh until the High Court delivers its decision in a pending matter concerning the institute. The notice cited the absence of requisite approvals and clearances for starting classes.

Imran Khan tenders unconditional apology to Bombay HC, vows not to join protests amid ‘Leave India’ notice row

Imran Khan submitted an unconditional apology to the Bombay High Court as he challenges a 'Leave India Notice'. This notice was issued by the Foreigners Regional Registration Office after his alleged participation in a protest. The court has scheduled a hearing for December 7, which keeps the notice in abeyance for the time being.