India’s net direct tax collections jumped 23.09% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore by August 10, 2026, up from Rs 6.59 lakh crore in the same period last year, data released by the income tax department showed.The latest figures put the increase in net tax receipts at Rs 1.52 lakh crore over the comparable period of…
Take the slow lane today, Sagittarius. The chart asks for care in movement, work, and speech, and that advice is not to be brushed aside. The Moon shows avoidable tension, while Mars can make you hurried behind the wheel, impatient on the road, or careless with tools and routine tasks. Watch your hands. Watch your…
Samay Raina STOPS contestant mid-joke over Ahmedabad plane crash reference on ‘India’s Got Latent 2’: ‘Can you give a different answer?’ Samay Raina’s ‘India’s Got Latent’ Season 2 continued its run with Episode 6, bringing together Nishant Tanwar, Varun Dhawan, Medha Shankr and Sharon Verma. Having drawn considerable controversy during its first season, the show…
Riyan Parag (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) MUMBAI: Soon after he captained the Rajasthan Royals to the IPL-2026 playoffs with a 30-run victory over the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday afternoon in a must-win game, Riyan Parag received a ‘pat on the back’ from his team’s head coach Kumar Sangakkara. “I think I’ve seen…
The household includes six mothers-in-law, 14 daughters-in-law, 20 children, grandparents and other elderly members. (Photo: PTI) At a time when joint families are becoming increasingly rare, one family in Andhra Pradesh is still living by the old idea of staying together literally, in every sense. In Kurlapalli village of Anantapur district, 83 members of the…
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng speaks during the 81st session of the UNGA (Photo: AP). Chinese Vice President Han Zheng indirectly asked the United States to respect the sovereignty of Iran and Cuba during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Saturday.“Major countries should have special responsibilities for safeguarding international peace and security, and…
The Trump administration has moved decisively toward dismantling the federal Department of Education, announcing a landmark interagency agreement that shifts student loan operations to the Department of the Treasury. The transfer positions the Treasury to manage defaulted federal student loans and support repayment efforts, marking what officials describe as the largest step yet in a…
Ahan Shetty has expressed heartfelt admiration for Sunny Deol, calling the veteran actor a “father figure” in his life. Ahan, who will be seen sharing screen space with Sunny Deol in Border 2, said the respect he holds for the senior star also comes from the deep regard his father, Suniel Shetty, has for him….
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Image: X) After Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s breathtaking 97 off just 29 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 Eliminator, the 15-year-old sensation not only powered Rajasthan Royals into Qualifier 2 but also shattered one of Chris Gayle’s iconic IPL records. Sooryavanshi surpassed Gayle’s long-standing record for most sixes in a single IPL season…
The US is a blessed nation when it comes to national parks. This is the country where the first national park was recognised, the Yellowstone National Park. It is a paradise for wildlife lovers and photographers. These parks are iconic, beautiful and known for being also home to an array of unique animals. Each national…
