Gujarat ATS, Coast Guard seize 203 kg chemical substance from Iranian boat off Porbandar; 2 arrested

Gujarat ATS and Indian Coast Guard seized 203 kg of suspected contraband from an Iranian speed boat near the IMBL. Two Iranian nationals were apprehended during the joint operation off Porbandar. The substance, not heroin, methamphetamine, or mephedrone, was en route to Punjab via a mid-sea handover. Forensic tests are underway to identify the chemical.

11 Ahmedabad CAs found guilty in bogus political donations case; ICAI lets them off with reprimand

Eleven Ahmedabad Chartered Accountants faced disciplinary action from ICAI for professional misconduct in a bogus political donation racket. The IT department flagged tax evasion involving political parties and charitable institutions. While found guilty of ‘Other Misconduct’, the CAs received a reprimand after admitting their role and assuring future compliance.