India’s net direct tax collections declined 1.34% year-on-year to Rs 5.63 lakh crore as of July 10, dragged down by a sharp surge in refunds, according to government data released on Friday. Gross tax collections — before adjusting for refunds — rose 3.17% to Rs 6.65 lakh crore during the period, reflecting an underlying improvement…
Jofra Archer celebrates dismissing Yashasvi Jaiswal of India at Lord’s (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) England pacer Jofra Archer announced his return to the Test format in style. Taking the field for the first time in over four years, the 30-year-old struck early, dismissing India’s Yashasvi Jaiswal with a fiery delivery in his very first…
Today, the universe gently asks you to stop and take a breath. You may be tempted to act fast, to fix or push things forward, but now is not the time for rushing. A thoughtful pause can bring deeper clarity. Trust that rest is also a kind of progress. Observing your surroundings and your own…
Mini Mathur, one of Indian television’s most beloved hosts and wife of filmmaker Kabir Khan, has finally broken her silence on why she exited Indian Idol, the show that made her a household name across the country. In a recent interview, Mini shared that the real turning point came during her pregnancy in Season 4.According…
Land Rover Defender Octa Black Edition breaks cover. Earlier this year, Land Rover launched the Defender Octa in India at a starting price of Rs 2.59 crore, ex-showroom. Now, the SUV has received a new all-black version called the Octa Black Edition. Unveiled globally, this version gets several visual upgrades inside and out. Here’s a…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has reclaimed a spot in the list of the world’s 10 most valuable companies, riding the optimism of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the tech industry that pushed its stock to record levels.According to a report by Bloomberg, TSMC’s stock rallied 14% last week, elevating the chipmaker’s market capitalisation…
MS Dhoni and Gautam Gambhir NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has showered praise on Team India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir for his unwavering support for players and his ability to stand by them, no matter the circumstances. According to Pathan, Gambhir’s loyalty and commitment towards the cricketers he believes in is what sets…
Less than 35 hours after Delhi-NCR was jolted by an earthquake, another temblor shook the region on Friday evening. The 3.7 magnitude quake occurred at 7.49pm, prompting people to come out of buildings at a few places. No damage was reported. Both quakes originated in Jhajjar, Haryana, at a depth of 10km. Thursday’s temblor struck…
India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has upgraded Reliance Infrastructure’s credit rating by three notches — from ‘IND D’ to ‘IND B / Stable / IND A4’ — on its non-fund based working capital limits, citing the company’s successful deleveraging to net zero debt and improved debt servicing record.The upgrade marks a significant improvement in the…
Ravi Shastri and Shubman Gill (BCCI Photo) Former India Head coach and cricketer Ravi Shastri continues to be one of the most prominent figures in the sport. His lively presence on the mic and commanding presence while presenting match discussions and performing the coin toss is adored by fans around the globe. The veteran has…