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Tata Sons defends Chandrasekaran reappointment as legally valid amid trust dispute

Tata Sons has formally asserted that the reappointment of N Chandrasekaran as chairman was legally sound. The company cited legal opinions backing the decision, pushing back against governance breach allegations raised by the Tata Trusts. A pending shareholder vote on Chandrasekaran's directorship remains critical to his continuation in the role. The situation is further complicated by regulatory restrictions that limit the Sir Ratan Tata Trust's ability to cast its vote. The standoff highlights deepening governance tensions between Tata Sons and the trusts that hold a majority stake in the conglomerate.

Xi Jinping urges US-China cooperation to avoid conflict amid tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the United States and China to collaborate and steer clear of confrontation, arguing that China's growing power need not come at America's expense. Despite a history of sharp rhetoric between the two nations, President Donald Trump responded favorably and pointed to his personal rapport with Xi. The exchange has drawn renewed attention to the so-called Thucydides Trap, a theory warning that a rising power and an established one are prone to conflict. However, critics remain unconvinced, citing China's ongoing military buildup as a serious strategic threat. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underlined the need for continued engagement with Beijing despite these concerns.

Mumbai woman's Rs 7.5 crore property purchase from share gains draws tax scrutiny

A Mumbai woman sold unlisted shares and declared long-term capital gains of Rs 8.31 crore. In June 2021, she invested Rs 6.91 crore in a residential property on Juhu Tara Road to claim tax exemption under Section 54F. However, tax authorities raised concerns after discovering the property was registered in her husband's name. The Income Tax department issued a notice questioning the validity of her exemption claim, since the purchased asset was not in her own name. The case highlights the importance of ensuring property ownership aligns with the taxpayer's name when claiming capital gains exemptions.

Nato boosts intelligence-sharing as Russia-linked sabotage fears grow in Europe