Net direct tax collection rose 9.4 per cent to about Rs 19.44 lakh crore in the current financial year till February 10, supported by lower refund payouts and higher corporate tax collections, according to data released by the Income Tax Department on Wednesday.Net corporate tax collection increased 14.51 per cent to Rs 8.90 lakh crore,…
Abhishek Sharma walks off the field after losing his wicket during the fourth T20 cricket match between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, India, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: On the eve of the USA match at the Wankhede Stadium, India opener Abhishek Sharma was in full flow, going hard and tonking…
Adam Zampa of Australia celebrates with teammates (Getty Images) Nathan Ellis produced a fiery opening spell to propel an under-strength Australia to a commanding 67-run victory over Ireland in their Group B opener of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Defending 183, Australia’s pace spearhead ripped through the Irish top order, finishing with outstanding figures…
A Georgia man who spent more than six weeks in jail after being accused of trying to kidnap a toddler at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit claiming wrongful prosecution and civil rights violations.57-year-old Mahendra Patel of Acworth, Georgia, was arrested in March 2025 after a shopper told police he tried to abduct her…
Columbia University and Barnard College have joined Harvard University in challenging the Trump administration’s restrictions on international students. On January 20, both institutions signed an amicus brief supporting Harvard’s lawsuit in the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals. The brief highlights the critical contributions of international students, stating that they have “cured diseases, invented transformational technologies,…
India is all set for a nationwide Bharat Bandh or general strike on Thursday, 12 February 2026. Given the condition, travellers and daily commuters are suggested to plan ahead to avoid unexpected travel disruptions. The one-day bandh is being called by a coalition of over 10 central trade unions and several farmers’ organisations to protest…
Mahashivratri is going to be celebrated on Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Phalguna i.e., February 15, 2026. Devotees across the country will celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm and fervor by performing different types puja rituals and spiritual activities. Here, we have mentioned how should you offer prayers to Lord Shiva…
Dhanush’s upcoming film D55 is making waves with staggering salaries for its cast and crew. Dhanush himself is reportedly earning Rs 45 crore, while Sai Pallavi and Sreeleela are set to receive Rs 12 crore and Rs 3 crore respectively. Director Rajkumar Periyasamy is said to be paid Rs 15 crore. The new Dhanush film…
A new white paper notes that “Indian migration to the UK has evolved in four distinct waves since 1947, each aligned with Britain’s shifting economic and labour needs.” and argues that it has played a central role in shaping modern Britain’s economyThe report titled “Migration of the Indian Diaspora to the UK”, released by Manish…
Indian Railways’ accelerated electrification push has sharply reduced diesel consumption, helping cut crude import dependence while expanding cleaner rail operations across the country. Mission-mode electrification has now covered about 99.4% of the Broad Gauge network, with the remaining stretches also taken up for completion.According to information shared by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok…
