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She sold her house for Rs 2.7 crore to buy seven new flats and paid no income tax, wins case in ITAT Delhi; Know how
Saroj sold her Punjabi Bagh house for Rs 2.7 crore. She then bought seven apartments in Greater Noida. She reported Rs 5 lakh income in ITR and claimed Rs 2.2 crore LTCG tax exemption. The tax department partially denied the exemption. Then Saroj appealed to ITAT Delhi. ITAT Delhi ruled in her favor.
BJP leader moves Karnataka HC against govt's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara
BJP leader Prathap Simha has petitioned the Karnataka High Court, seeking a stay on the state government's invitation to Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara. Simha alleges the decision was unilateral and disregards stakeholders, citing Mushtaq's past statements perceived as anti-Hindu, potentially disrupting communal harmony. The controversy revolves around respecting religious sentiments and Dasara's traditions.
Women write to Sonia Gandhi, demand focus on victims' justice in Dharmasthala case probe
A group of women activists have appealed to Sonia Gandhi, urging a focused inquiry into unsolved crimes in Dharmasthala, emphasizing justice for women victims amidst concerns of media sensationalism and political interference. The letter highlights past cases and RTI data indicating numerous unnatural deaths, demanding accountability and urging Congress leaders to support a fair investigation, following allegations and SIT excavations.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah defends use of paper ballots in local body polls, BJP calls it move to appease high command
Karnataka government is pushing for ballot papers in upcoming local body elections. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah defends the decision citing other countries' experiences. Deputy CM DK Shivakumar questions BJP's concern. BJP leaders Pralhad Joshi and BY Vijayendra criticize the move. They call it regressive and a step against national digitization. State Election Commissioner GS Sangreshi says the law allows ballot papers.
SC to hear Centre’s plea to transfer Online Gaming Act petitions
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Centre's plea to transfer petitions challenging the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act 2025 from multiple high courts to avoid conflicting decisions.
Centre moves Supreme Court seeking transfer of pleas against online gaming law from HCs to avoid 'conflicting verdicts'
The Central government has asked the Supreme Court to move cases against the Online Gaming Regulation Act, 2025. These cases are currently in different high courts. The government wants the Supreme Court to hear them together. This is to ensure consistent rulings. The Online Gaming Regulation Act, 2025 bans real-money online gaming nationwide.
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Urban Company's Rs 1,900-crore IPO; Google's Chrome win
Urban Company is set to ride to Dalal Street, with its Rs 1,900-crore issue next week. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Karnataka HC restrains Byju Raveendran from alienating property assets
The court’s order followed a petition by Qatar Holding, a subsidiary of the sovereign wealth fund of Qatar, which is seeking to enforce a $235 million arbitral award against Raveendran and his investment firm. The claim also has an interest component of 4% per annum, compounded daily, from February 28 last year until the payment is made, the counsel representing Qatar Holding said during the hearing. The accrued interest on the $235 million arbitral award now amounts to $14 million.
Bengaluru struggles with infrastructural woes: India's Silicon Valley needs a rest
Bengaluru's infrastructural woes continue despite being the tech capital of the country. Top corporate leaders have called for prompt action. The city is plagued with issues like delayed metro projects, pothole-filled roads, and water issues. The newly formed Greater Bengaluru Authority aims to decentralise governance and address these challenges, promising improved services and faster development for its citizens.
Govt to frame rules, set up authority under Online Gaming Act soon: Centre tells Delhi HC
The Centre told the Delhi High Court it will soon notify The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025, and constitute a regulatory authority. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the government supports online gaming but flagged risks of money games causing addiction.
BigBasket top brass churn; RMG ban pain manifests
Happy Tuesday! BigBasket CEO Hari Menon is expected to take a step back as part of a leadership transition. This and more in today's ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Real-money gaming apps see sharp decline in downloads, begin layoffs
The Online Gaming Bill, 2025 triggered a collapse in real-money gaming apps, with downloads plunging 60–95% for MPL, Winzo, and Zupee. Dream11 bucked the trend, doubling installs despite the ban. While most players accepted the law, A23 has legally challenged it.
MPL to slash local workforce as real-money gaming ban wipes out India biz
As a group, India accounted for 50% of Mobile Premier League (MPL) parent M-League's revenue and this change would mean that we will no longer be making any money from India in the near future, the CEO told employees over email.
Uber restarts bike taxi services in Karnataka after Rapido
This follows the Karnataka High Court clarifying on August 22 that it did not issue any orders during the bike taxi hearing on August 20, allowing them to operate in the state. But bike taxi drivers in the state are not confident about taking rides, as they fear they could be stopped on the roads.
Parliamentary disruptions are a loss for MPs, not govt: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that pressure should be applied to party leaders who prioritize disruptions and political theatrics over debates and discussions, as it ultimately harms the Members of Parliament. Addressing advocates, Rijiju advised younger MPs to resist orders to disrupt the House.
ETSA 2025 jury meet; and other top tech and startup stories his week
Welcome to a new edition of ETtech Unwrapped — our weekend newsletter packed with the most important stories from this week. Let’s take a look at the recap.
Bengaluru court orders removal of defamatory content against Dharmasthala temple
A Mangaluru court has ordered the removal of defamatory content targeting the Dharmasthala temple, its head D Veerendra Heggade, and his family, related to a mass burial case. The ruling follows Supreme Court directions after D Harshendra Kumar, Heggade's brother, filed a defamation suit against individuals allegedly linked to the 'Burude Gang'.
Real-money gaming ban triggers split in industry response: Legal challenge vs compliance
While most big companies in the RMG space have complied with the new law, one firm, Head Digital Works, which owns India’s top online gaming platform A23, has moved court.
Festive lift for etailers; Elevation’s late-stage push
Happy Friday! Online sales this festive season are expected to reverse three years of slowdown. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Gaming company callenges new law in Karnataka High Court
Head Digital Works challenges the Online Gaming Act, 2025 in Karnataka High Court. The company questions the Centre's legislative competence. It argues the Act violates constitutional rights and Supreme Court rulings. The petition highlights the government's previous support for online gaming. It points out the Prime Minister's recognition of gaming as a viable career.
India’s online money gaming ban faces first legal challenge as A23 owner moves Karnataka HC
Head Digital Works, the parent company of A23, has challenged the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Law, 2025, in the Karnataka High Court. This action follows the passage of the Online Gaming Bill, which bans online money games to combat addiction and fraud.
SC gets two new judges, Justice Pancholi in line to become CJI in 2031
Justices Alok Aradhe of Bombay HC and Vipul Manubhai Pancholi of Patna HC have been elevated to the Supreme Court, filling its full sanctioned strength. Justice Pancholi is in line to become CJI in October 2031, serving until May 2033. Both judges have extensive experience in various High Courts and bring diverse expertise to the apex court.
Qatar Investment Authority moves Karnataka HC to enforce $235 million award against Byju Raveendran
The Qatar fund has also claimed interest at 4% per annum on $235 million, compounded daily, from February 28 last year until the date of payment. The accrued interest amounts to $14 million. In 2022, Qatar Holding had provided $150 million to BIPL, a loan personally guaranteed by Raveendran. This money was partly used to acquire 1.78 crore shares in Aakash Educational Services. However, despite a restriction on transferring those shares, Raveendran moved these to another Singapore-based entity controlled by him.
Rapido launches zero-profit bike taxi facilitator in Karnataka
The ride-hailing platform said Bike Direct is a “humanitarian effort” to help bike rider partners with the tools they need to rebuild their means of livelihood. The initiative follows Uber and Ola removing bike taxi booking as an option from their apps after transport minister Ramalinga Reddy termed the resumption of services a "violation" of the high court's order and a misrepresentation of the court's oral observation.
'Rs 20 crore defamation suit, endless delays': Bengaluru homebuyer shares 10-year struggle
A Bengaluru homebuyer invested in a township project near the airport in 2014. The project promised delivery by 2016. However, possession is still pending. The buyer paid 90% of the apartment cost. The developer faces a RERA order for a refund with interest. The company is allegedly stalling repayment through legal challenges. The buyer questions the delays in justice.
Yediyurappa contests POCSO case trial timeline in Karnataka HC
B S Yediyurappa, former Karnataka Chief Minister, is contesting the POCSO case against him. He argued in High Court that the one-year trial deadline has not commenced. His counsel stated the period begins after charges are framed. The case involves allegations of inappropriate touching of a minor. The court adjourned the matter to September 2 for further arguments.
Bengaluru bike taxis: Did Karnataka HC allow their return? Court clarifies
The Karnataka High Court has stated it did not authorize the resumption of bike taxi services, despite their reappearance in Bengaluru. While the state can act against aggregators, it should avoid targeting individual vehicle owners. The court urged the government to refrain from hasty actions against owners, clarifying no interim order was issued, and petitions are set for final resolution.
ETtech Explainer: Is the bike-taxi ban lifted in Bengaluru?
Ride-hailing platforms Rapido, Ola, and Uber have made available the bike-taxi service option on their apps. However, the court has only suggested that the government should bring out a policy and has not passed an order. When the state completes its arguments in the upcoming hearing on September 22, the court may issue a final order.
Bike taxis back on Bengaluru roads; Karnataka HC says government can't prohibit trade
On Wednesday, a two-judge bench, led by Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi, asked the state to give the matter a “serious thought” as many lives were at stake. It then adjourned the matter to September 22.
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