Written by: Express Web Desk1 min readOct 8, 2026 05:21 PM ISTThis is a breaking news story, more details awaited.The GST Council on Thursday scrapped the arrest power of tax officers. The Finance Ministry announced that the prosecution threshold was also raised to Rs 5 crore from 1 crore.This is a developing story. Please refresh periodically for more updates.AdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogIndia news Live Updates, 8 October 2026: Rahul Gandhi and Co. reach Delhi’s Raj Ghat for Day 3 of EC protest11 minutes agoNana Patekar Death Updates: Preparations underway for actor’s last rites at Pune farmhouse; Shah Rukh Khan, Mohanlal mourn demise12 minutes agoNobel Prize in Literature 2026 Live Updates: Anne Carson, Canada’s classicist poet, wins19 minutes agoUS-Iran War Live News Updates: Four Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza39 minutes agoCJP Bengaluru Protest Live Updates: CEC Gyanesh Kumar acting at behest of Modi and Shah, alleges actor Prakash Raj2 hours agoAdvertisement