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1. SIT fast-tracks GST evasion probe into Messi, Argentina team’s 2025 Kerala visit

SIT fast-tracks GST evasion probe into Messi, Argentina team’s 2025 Kerala visit

SIT fast-tracks GST evasion probe into Messi, Argentina team’s 2025 Kerala visit The Kerala Finance Department’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) has expedited its enquiry into the suspected Goods and Services Tax (GST) evasion on foreign remittances made by a private firm ostensibly to secure the presence of the 2021 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentine football team and its iconic captain Lionel Messi for an exhibition match in Kochi in 2025. Officials said the investigation will likely lay the legal groundwork for a sweeping anti-corruption enquiry into the high-profile plan that turned into a fiasco amid a storm of hype and despite the previous Left Democratic Front (LDF) government’s active backing. According to government officials privy to the enquiry ordered by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, the SIT, headed by GST Deputy Commissioner C Brijesh, is poised to record statements from the tax enforcers who initially flagged suspected levy dodging in 2025. They said the SIT was reportedly focusing on why the investigation stalled despite GST intelligence flagging the wire transfer of ₹126 crores to a foreign entity through banking channels in 2025, which automatically triggered a service tax obligation of ₹22.68 crore to the State exchequer. The tax enforcers had also issued several notices to the firm, to no avail under the LDF government. Officials said the sponsoring firm, under renewed government scrutiny, belatedly responded to the GST notices in early August. They said the company took the legal defence that it owed no service tax since the event never took place.

2. From GST reform to GCCs: How India can become a $20 trillion economy by 2036

From GST reform to GCCs: How India can become a $20 trillion economy by 2036

From GST reform to GCCs: How India can become a $20 trillion economy by 2036 India could become a $20 trillion economy by 2036 if it manages to raise underlying rupee growth to around 14.2% and sustain annual rupee appreciation of 3-3.6%, according to a research report by domestic brokerage Equirus. The report has proposed a 20-step reform agenda aimed at lifting India's growth trajectory, strengthening the external balance and creating the conditions needed to achieve the ambitious dollar-denominated target. India's economy is currently estimated at around $3.7 trillion. Reaching $20 trillion in the next decade would require the economy to expand roughly 5.5 times and sustain nominal dollar growth of about 18% a year, significantly above its historical trend of around 10-11%, the brokerage said, according to news agency ANI. Services need to drive India's next phase of growth Equirus said the composition of India's growth would be as important as its pace, with services expected to become the main engine of expansion. Services currently account for about 54% of GDP and would need to contribute more than 65% as India moves towards the $20 trillion milestone. The sector's economic output would have to increase from roughly $2 trillion to more than $11 trillion, the report estimated. Manufacturing, meanwhile, could face constraints from a more protectionist global trade environment, while agriculture's share of GDP is expected to decline as urbanisation accelerates.

3. 'She fell from roof': BSF jawan told family after wife's murder; arrested

'She fell from roof': BSF jawan told family after wife's murder; arrested CHANDIGARH: A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife in Punjab, police said on S

4. Can States Withdraw Cases Against Protesters? Understanding the BNSS Framework

Can States Withdraw Cases Against Protesters? Understanding the BNSS Framework Can States Withdraw Cases Against Protesters? Understanding the BNSS Framework Withdrawal of FIRs After Student Protests:

5. Now, NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI, BCI chair visit

Now, NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI, BCI chair visit BENGALURU: Students and alumni of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) have expressed strong disapproval of Bar Council of India

Now, NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI, BCI chair visit

Now, NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI, BCI chair visit BENGALURU: Students and alumni of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) have expressed strong disapproval of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairperson Manan Kumar Mishra attending the university’s convocation without taking responsibility for his conduct in the NALSAR University of Law matter, as well as that of the Chief Justice of India. In a statement signed by 165 graduating students of the Class of 2026, 409 current students and 128 alumni, the NLSIU community also extended “unconditional solidarity” to the students and faculty of NALSAR. The students described convocation as a “monumental event” in a student’s academic life and an important milestone for their families. “Inviting persons in high office to confer degrees on students towards whom they have publicly expressed disdain and condescension is offensive, humiliating, and a mockery of students and their struggles,” they said. “We stand in solidarity with NALSAR in its request to reconsider the choice of the Chief Justice of India as the chief guest for its convocation and express our strong disapproval of the CJI attending the NLSIU convocation for the same reasons,” the statement released Saturday read. The students demanded that the BCI issue an unconditional apology to the student and faculty community at NALSAR for attempting to infringe upon their fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression. They also called upon the BCI to clarify the protocol governing the use of its official letterhead by the chairperson. The students criticised the BCI’s directions to NALSAR to identify the students and faculty members involved in making the representation, describing the move as a “witch-hunt”. They warned that such actions could have a chilling effect on free speech across universities by…

1. Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited vs. Trade Centre (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0867/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Mageba Bridge Products Private Limited and Trade Centre, focusing on whether the suit for recovery of money was barred by limitation and if the

2. Union of India (UOI) vs. Sunil Biyani (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0866/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed whether the Bombay High Court could grant protection from arrest to Sunil Biyani after dismissing his pre-arrest bail application. The Union of India appealed agai

3. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School vs. M. Vimala and Ors. (06.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0865/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Public School and M. Vimala regarding the termination of Vimala's probationary teaching position due to her B. Ed. deg

4. Punjab National Bank vs. Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust World and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0864/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the dispute between Punjab National Bank (PNB) and Shree Jyoti Education and Management Trust regarding the settlement of a loan account. The core issue was whethe

5. Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited vs. Rekha and Ors. (12.08.2026 - SC)(MANU/SC/0863/2026)

The Supreme Court of India addressed the liability of Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) for compensation due to electrocution incidents involving Rekha and others. The court exa

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