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India Tightens Mauritius Tax Treaty with Principal Purpose Test

India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has amended the tax treaty with Mauritius, effective August 10, 2026. The update allows Indian tax authorities to deny treaty benefits if obtaining tax advantages is a principal purpose of a transaction, unless consistent with the treaty's objectives. This aims to prevent misuse of Mauritius entities for tax benefits, aligning the treaty with international standards through a principal purpose test (PPT).

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Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla Sentenced to Death in Blue Drum Murder Case

Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla were sentenced to death for murdering Muskan's husband, Saurabh Rajput, in the blue drum murder case. The crime involved dismembering Rajput's body. After a complex trial with 126 hearings and 22 witnesses, both were found guilty. The prosecution called it a rarest of rare case warranting the death penalty.

Times of India·

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Meerut Court Sentences Muskaan and Sahil to Death in Blue Drum Case

In the widely reported Blue Drum murder case in Meerut, District and Sessions Judge Arvind Kumar Mishra sentenced the accused Muskaan and Sahil Shukla to death. The sentencing was conducted via video conferencing from jail. The victim Saurabh Rajput's mother Renu Rajput and brother were present in the courtroom during the verdict.

Aaj Tak··Meerut

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Gynaecologist Explains Late PCOS Diagnosis in Indian Women

Dr. Manju Sinha, a gynaecologist with 45 years of experience, explains why many Indian women receive a late diagnosis of PCOS or thyroid issues, often labeled as 'hormonal imbalance.' Studies show PCOS prevalence among Indian adolescent girls ranges from 3% to nearly 18%. AIIMS data highlights diagnostic challenges and stricter criteria for younger girls, with WHO estimating up to 70% of PCOS cases remain undiagnosed.

HT Health·

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Jaishankar and Anita Anand Advance India-Canada Strategic Partnership

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Finance Minister Anita Anand in New Delhi to review progress in India-Canada bilateral ties. They discussed trade, investment, education, energy, defence, and people-to-people exchanges, along with regional and global developments. Both countries aim to strengthen their strategic partnership through leadership guidance and sustained government and industry engagement.

Firstpost··New Delhi

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158 Refugees in Gujarat Granted Indian Citizenship Certificates

In Gujarat, 158 refugees were awarded Indian citizenship certificates. Among them, 126 benefited under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), while 32 registered through the district collector's office. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi said the citizenship grant has created a joyful atmosphere in these families ahead of Diwali.

News18 Hindi··Gujarat

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