Net direct tax collections rise nearly 15% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore; advance tax growth signals strong corporate earnings

Net direct tax collections rose 14.64% to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore as of June 17 in the current financial year, driven by robust advance tax payments from companies and higher securities transaction tax (STT) collections, according to government data released on Thursday, as reported PTI.The growth keeps the Centre on track to meet its…

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Ali Fazal sends best wishes to Aamir Khan ahead of his third wedding with Gauri Spratt: ‘I am very happy for this wonderful journey’ |

Ali Fazal, who is currently receiving praise for his performance in Raakh, has shared his thoughts on producer Aamir Khan‘s upcoming wedding with girlfriend Gauri Spratt. Ali will next be seen in Batwara 1947, which is being produced by Aamir Khan.In a recent interview with NDTV, Ali was asked whether he would be attending Aamir…

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Rahul Gandhi Urges Students to Join ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ Movement Against Education Issues | India News

Rahul Gandhi at Kota rally (X) Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his appeal to students and job aspirants to join the ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj‘ campaign by signing an online petition focused on issues such as paper leaks, examination irregularities, rising education costs and unemployment.Earlier in the day, Gandhi shared…

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‘Look within’: CPI(ML) hits back as Congress points fingers after Jharkhand Rajya Sabha shock | India News

CPI(ML) said Congress didn’t get all of its own votes. NEW DELHI: The CPI(ML) Liberation on Thursday firmly rejected speculation that its legislators had cross-voted in the Jharkhand Rajya Sabha election, asserting that both its MLAs voted for the Congress candidate as decided. The party instead said the election outcome showed that Congress had failed…

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NIA Charges Naxal Operative for Promoting Violence at Funeral of CPI(Maoist) Leader | India News

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday chargesheeted a key Naxal operative for having incited a gathering of around 200 persons at the funeral meeting of slain CPI(Maoist) central committee member Katta Ramachandra Reddy in Oct 2025, to actively promote the violent Left-wing extremism (LWE) ideology and keep the “revolution” alive.Gade Innaiah @…

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Amitabh Bachchan did not take any money from Vidhu Vinod Chopra for ‘Eklavya’, paid for his own chartered flight, hotel room when it cost Rs 65000 more than the allocated budget |

In an era when entourage costs of actors is spoken about so often, Amitabh Bachchan is one actor who is not only known for his discipline but also for the fact that he doesn’t like to burden his producers. One testament of that was revealed by Vidhu Vinod Chopra who shared the experience of working…

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Duloxetine: FDA recalls nearly 370,000 bottles of popular antidepressant over carcinogen contamination |

Nearly 370,000 bottles of the popular antidepressant Duloxetine have been recalled as they contain high levels of cancer-causing compounds. This prescription medicine is used to treat depression, anxiety, and nerve damage. In an alert, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that the medication may contain a carcinogen above the recommended interim limit. The…

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