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Net direct tax collections jump 23% to Rs.8.11 trillion by 10 August

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India's net direct tax collections rose 23.09% year-on-year to Rs.8.11 trillion between 1 April and 10 August, from Rs.6.59 trillion in the corresponding period a year earlier, p... Read More


Rainwater accumulates in Noida Airport, authorities say 'cleared in 30 minutes'

India, Aug. 11 -- Rainwater accumulated on Tuesday in a part of the Noida International Airport in Uttar Pradesh's Jewar, less than two months after it started operations. The airport saw its first f... Read More


Modi, Shah, Sonia and Rahul Gandhi Among Guests at Revati Sule's Wedding Reception

Goa, Aug. 11 -- A star-studded gathering of political leaders from across the spectrum attended the wedding reception of NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule's daughter Revati Sule at the Pawar family's residence... Read More


Celebrate Independence Day with honour, pride: PM Modi to citizens

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged citizens to celebrate the Independence Day with honour, pride and glory, and take a pledge for a developed India Modi said this in a... Read More


Financial irregularities: Accounts of over 5100 Cooperative societies in J&K remain unaudited

Jammu, Aug. 11 -- Jammu and Kashmir has one of the highest numbers of unaudited functional cooperative societies in the country, with 5,138 societies yet to undergo audit, according to data placed bef... Read More


Declare Cancer 'Notifiable Disease' for early detection: SC to States, UTs

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the 19 remaining states and Union Territories to declare cancer a "notifiable disease" to ensure early detection and proper care of patients. ... Read More


Prez Murmu gives assent to bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday gave assent to a Bill that criminalises intentional disruption or prevention of the singing of the national song 'Vande Mataram', giving it th... Read More


Lower or nil TDS certificate: Govt plans online application route to reduce compliance burden

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- Are you a taxpayer expecting your final tax liability to be lower than the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS)? Then you may soon have an easier way to seek relief. The Income Tax Depar... Read More


Trump hid in catering truck in secret plane swap over Iran threat, reports say

Sri Lanka, Aug. 11 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of a new Immigration Bill in the Government Gazette, paving the way for its submission to Parliament for approval. The prop... Read More


FCRA bill may impact Christian groups, Nagaland CM tells Amit Shah

India, Aug. 11 -- Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio wrote to Union home minister Amit Shah expressing concerns over proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), becoming ... Read More