3 Things The Catch Up: CBI's probe on Sonam Wangchuk (25 Sept)
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Sep 25, 2025 A CBI probe into Sonam Wangchuk brings attention to allegations of FCRA violations amid unrest in Ladakh. The Supreme Court strikes down Rajasthan's VAT exemption for fly ash, deemed unconstitutional. India's Agni Prime missile is successfully tested from a rail launcher, showcasing enhanced mobility. In family news, the Delhi High Court demands asset disclosures in the Kapoor dispute. Lastly, India nominates 'Homebound' for the Oscars as the film industry faces certification challenges.
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CBI Probe Into Sonam Wangchuk
- The CBI launched a preliminary inquiry into alleged FCRA violations by Sonam Wangchuk and his Himalayan Institute of Alternatives, Ladakh.
- Officials say the probe began after a Home Ministry complaint and a CBI team visited Wangchuk with an order.
MHA Links Protests To Provocative Statements
- The Home Ministry linked protests and four deaths to Wangchuk's alleged provocative statements and blamed him for inciting unrest.
- This claim came amid ongoing government group talks over Ladakh's statehood and scheduled tribe recognition.
SC Voids Rajasthan VAT Exemption
- The Supreme Court struck down a 2007 Rajasthan notification exempting local fly-ash products from VAT as discriminatory.
- Justices held differential taxation violated the Constitution's bar on favoring local goods over imports.