India Cracks Down on Illegal Offshore Gaming Platforms; 357 Sites Blocked, ₹126 Crore Seized

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2025

Law & Order National

In a major crackdown on illegal offshore online gaming platforms, the Indian government has blocked 357 websites and URLs under Section 69 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. This action was taken by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI) in collaboration

Business Finance

CGST Officers Uncover ₹1.95 Lakh Crore GST Evasion in Ten Months

By BPN News Desk March 11, 2025

Between April 2024 and January 2025, officers of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) department uncovered significant tax evasion amounting to ₹1.95 lakh crore across 25,397 cases. This substantial figure underscores the ongoing challenges in ensuring compliance within the Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. Breakdown of GST Evasion Cases The detected cases of

Breaking Down The News Opinion

Breaking Down The News: The Reality of GST Evasion in India

By BPN News Desk February 11, 2025

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced in India on July 1, 2017, to replace multiple indirect taxes and create a transparent, efficient system. However, GST evasion remains a major issue, costing the government billions in lost revenue. Fraudsters exploit loopholes through fake invoices, underreported sales, and ITC fraud. This article explains how GST […]

Economy National

Government Introduces Unique IDs to Tackle GST Evasion

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2024

In a bid to curb tax evasion under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the government plans to introduce a unique identification (UID) mechanism for select commodities. The system is expected to enhance transparency in the supply chain and strengthen compliance in sectors prone to tax evasion. Focus on High-Risk Commodities The UID mechanism […]