I’m getting paid in USDT for my freelance work, but the tax rules in India are confusing. Is this considered regular income or capital gains? Do I have to report it as soon as I receive the USDT, even before I convert it to INR?

What ways are there to earn Bitcoin by mining in India? Given high power costs and setup fees, is it practical? How does its profitability compare to cloud mining, which many Indian miners are choosing?