Indian-origin hacker gets 51 months jail for computer fraud in US

Muzaffarpur businessman cheated by cyber criminals of Rs 89.90 lakh

Cyber cheats defrauded a Muzaffarpur businessman of Rs 89.90 lakh by alleging his involvement in a money laundering case, an official said on Saturday. The complainant has lodged an FIR in the Muzaffarpur cyber police station and the matter is under investigation by Bihar Police's cyber cell. Jul 27, 2024
AI in Cloud Computing

The Future of Compliance: Leveraging AI in Cloud Computing

AI presents transformative potential for enhancing compliance in cloud computing. However, its implementation must be approached with a balanced perspective, addressing ethical considerations, ensuring transparency, and maintaining human oversight. Jul 26, 2024
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

RBI tightens domestic Money Transfer rules, adds new security factors

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has tightened rules for domestic money transfers, requiring banks to record the name and address of beneficiaries. Remitting banks must register the remitter with a verified cell phone number and an 'Officially Valid Document (OVD)'. Jul 25, 2024
CBDT

Simplified Capital Gains Tax Regime, says CBDT

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has taken a significant step towards simplifying the taxation of capital gains in India. In a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), the CBDT has explained the new capital gains tax regime effective July 23, 2024 as introduced in the Union Budget 2024-25. Jul 25, 2024
Indexation removal on real estate won't hike tax burden, has limited impact

Indexation removal on real estate will have limited impact: FM

Amid the growing chatter over the removal of indexation benefit in the long-term capital gain (LTCG) calculation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stressed that the move is not a "revenue-raising measure" and will not lead to a higher tax burden on real estate transactions. Jul 25, 2024