What happened
Starting April 1, 2026, the 'Digital India' dream takes a romantic turn as Income Tax officers gain the legal authority to browse your private emails, social media activity, and cloud storage. Under the new Income Tax Bill, officers suspecting tax evasion no longer need to find hidden gold under floorboards; they just need to see your Maldives vacation dump on Instagram. The department is reportedly hiring specialized 'Emoji Analysts' to determine if a 'fire' emoji on a luxury car photo constitutes undisclosed capital gains.