Iceland swears in shaky new government after Panama Papers
Iceland`s new right-wing government took office on Thursday, under fire from the start as the opposition sought a vote of no confidence and stuck to its call for swift elections.
Apr 07, 2016, 22:52 PM IST
Putin says Panama Papers part of US plot to weaken Russia
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday denied having any links to offshore accounts and described the Panama Papers document leaks scandal as part of a US-led plot to weaken Russia.
Apr 07, 2016, 22:44 PM IST
Panama Papers: Multi agency group holds first meeting
The Multi Agency Group (MAG) set up to probe the 'Panama Papers' on Thursday held its first meeting here and chalked out an action plan including approaching tax haven Panama, global economic bodies and the journalist consortium that did the expose for obtaining documents.
Apr 07, 2016, 21:03 PM IST
Putin denies Panama Papers' claims of graft in inner circle
Russian President Vladimir Putin today denied any "element of corruption" after the Panama Papers claimed his cellist friend Sergei Roldugin ran a USD 2-billion offshore empire, adding that his own name is not in the documents.
Apr 07, 2016, 20:51 PM IST
Sleepless nights ahead for illegal Panama A/C holders: Jaitley
Panama Papers this week disclosed a list of nearly 500 Indians including celebrities and industrialists who allegedly stashed money in offshore entities in Panama, considered to be a tax haven.
Apr 07, 2016, 20:05 PM IST
Arun Jaitley targeted by Congress, AAP on Panama Papers leaks
Congress and AAP on Thursday targeted Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on the Panama Papers issue, demanding a judicial probe into the allegations about some Indians setting up offshore entities in a tax haven and asking him to "recuse" from dealing with the matter.
Apr 07, 2016, 18:56 PM IST
Top Dutch bank executive steps down in Panama scandal
A top executive on the advisory board of Dutch bank ABN Amro stepped down today after being linked to the growing Panama Papers scandal, but without admitting any wrongdoing.
Apr 07, 2016, 18:06 PM IST
'Dangerous' to question legitimacy of self-made wealth: Rajan
Amid a furore over leaked 'Panama Papers' showing Indians with alleged offshore tax haven holdings, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday warned against a "dangerous" trend of questions being raised about legitimacy of even the 'entrepreneurial wealth of self-made people'.
Apr 07, 2016, 17:08 PM IST
Every bit of 'Panama Papers' being probed: FM Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday said every bit of "Panama Papers" which point toward offshore companies set up by more than 500 Indians, will be probed and that people with illegal money stashed abroad "won't get to sleep" at night now.
Apr 07, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan thanks fans for support amid Panama Papers row
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has expressed gratitude towards his fans for their love and support after his name figured in the Panama Paper leaks as allegedly having links with offshore entities in two tax havens.
Apr 07, 2016, 11:15 AM IST
'Panama Papers' linked firms named after James Bond films
The documents are the biggest whistleblower leak in history.
Apr 07, 2016, 11:10 AM IST
Latest Panama Papers leak exposes names of Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Venugupal Dhoot
A consortium that unsuccessfully bid for an Indian Premier League franchise -- which included actors Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Karisma Kapoor, industrialist Venugupal Dhoot's firms and Pune-based realtors Chordia family -- had investments by an offshore company
Apr 07, 2016, 10:45 AM IST
Iceland government appoints new PM, to call early elections
Iceland`s government named a new prime minister and called for early elections in the autumn on Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson quit to become the first global politician brought down by the "Panama Papers" leaks.
Apr 07, 2016, 10:13 AM IST
Panama will form commission to review financial practices
Panama said on Wednesday it would form an independent commission to review the country`s financial practices following the leak of information from a local law firm that has embarrassed a clutch of world leaders
Apr 07, 2016, 09:18 AM IST
Iceland names new PM, to hold autumn election
Gunnlaugsson remains the head of the Progressive Party for the time being.
Apr 07, 2016, 02:47 AM IST
Swiss police search UEFA headquarters in `Panama Papers` case
Infantino was the head of UEFA`s legal department at the time and signed the contracts.
Apr 06, 2016, 20:40 PM IST
Panama Papers: UAE president leads London property holdings
The president of the United Arab Emirates owns London properties worth more than 1.2 billion pounds (USD 1.7 billion, 1.5 billion euros) through offshore companies revealed in the so-called Panama Papers, The Guardian reported Wednesday.
Apr 06, 2016, 17:17 PM IST
Zee Media Exclusive: Amitabh Bachchan's brother managed his businesses during Panama years
Amitabh Bachchan has said that he has not heard of the company referred to against his name nor he has any connection with these companies regarding Panama Papers.
Apr 06, 2016, 16:46 PM IST
Panama Papers leak: Cameron, family not set to benefit from offshore funds, says spokesman
Cameron`s late father, Ian, was among the tens of thousands of people named in leaked documents from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca.
Apr 06, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
Panama Papers: UAE president leads London property holdings
Owning British property through offshore companies is perfectly legal, but it is controversial because such holdings obscure the identity of the owners.
Apr 06, 2016, 14:53 PM IST
