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IRD records highest tax revenue in its history

Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has achieved the highest tax revenue collection in its history for 2025, with total collections reaching Rs. 2,002,241 million as of 17 Novemb... Read More


BJP organises Bhim Smarane programme, raises awareness on injustices by Congress: Opposition leader R Ashok

Bengaluru, Nov. 20 -- Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok announced that the Bhim Smarane programme is being organised to inform about the injustices done by Congress to Dr... Read More


Union minister Jayant Chaudhary champions chess as a Tool for youth empowerment

Panaji, Nov. 20 -- Emphasising that Chess is like a gymnasium for the mind that builds a sense of strategy and critical reasoning, Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Education Jayant Ch... Read More


To defend my Deaflympics gold when the competition is getting tougher is fantastic, says Diksha Dagar

Tokyo, Nov. 20 -- Indian golfer Diksha Dagar created history on Thursday by defending her gold medal at the 25th Summer Deaflympics in Tokyo, Japan. Diksha produced rounds of 68, 65, 72 at the par-72 ... Read More


Guest instructors of govt ITIs stage protest in Ganjam, seek employment or euthanasia

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 20 -- The Ganjam district guest instructors' association on Monday launched an unconventional silent protest, which still continues, seeking permission for euthanasia from the Revenu... Read More


Biocon drops after brokerage downgrades stock to 'Sell'

Mumbai, Nov. 20 -- The brokerage reduced Biocon's target to Rs 360 from Rs 430, implying a downside of 12.20% from the previous close of Rs 410. It said the company's valuation has become expensive. ... Read More


50 years of Rajinikanth: Thalaivar gets historic front-page 'Rajinikanth Times' tribute

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Superstar Rajinikanth is not just a news headline anymore - he now has an entire front page 'Rajinikanth Times' dedicated to himself, honouring his 50 glorious years in the enter... Read More


Banks must simplify tech to protect customers, says Kotak Mahindra Bank's data protection chief

New Delhi, Nov. 20 -- Banks must build systems that are technologically advanced yet simple enough for every customer to trust and understand, as usability and clarity have now become as critical as s... Read More


Former ISRO chairperson K Radhakrishnan to head IIT-Bombay board of governors

India, Nov. 20 -- Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chairperson K Radhakrishnan has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the Indian Institute of Tech... Read More


Higher direct taxes could reduce poverty, income inequality in Bangladesh: Study

Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- Bangladesh has significant potential to reduce poverty and narrow income inequality by increasing revenue from direct taxes while reducing its heavy reliance on indirect taxes, which... Read More