Morning Digest | Fund trail possible due to electoral bonds scheme, says PM Modi; GST probe into big corporates, major MNCs needs a ‘written approval’, and more
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Fund trail possible due to electoral bonds, shortcomings could be improved: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 31 rejected the suggestion that the electoral bond issue caused a setback to his government, saying no system is perfect and any shortcoming could be improved upon.
He also said those who are “dancing” over the matter will repent it.
Democracy is in danger, stresses Opposition at mega Delhi rally
Under the banner of “Loktantra Bachao” or “Save Democracy”, leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) stood united at Ramlila Maidan in solidarity with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, who were arrested in separate cases by the Enforcement Directorate. The bloc also laid down their 2024 general election pitch calling it a “fight to save the Constitution”.
Now, GST probe into big corporates, major MNCs needs a ‘written approval’
The Department of Revenue has asked the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) officials to seek a prior written nod of zonal Chief Commissioners before initiating any investigation in cases relating to big industrial houses and major multinational corporations (MNCs), as well as “sensitive matters or matters with national implications”.