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Gross direct tax collections rise 4.16% to Rs.20 lakh crore in FY26 so far, refunds decline 13.5%

New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- India's direct tax collections, in gross terms, have witnessed a robust growth of 4.16 per cent year-on-year so far in 2025-26, reaching Rs 20 lakh crore, data released by the Ce... Read More


Ministers' role under Nabanna scanner in Messi event rampage

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- In the wake of the Salt Lake stadium rampage during the visit of the World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi, Nabanna (state secretariat) on Friday made it clear that no one i... Read More


HC seeks Jan window for Chingrighata traffic halt

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the West Bengal government to indicate by Monday a date in January when vehicular movement at the busy Chingrighata crossing in east Kolk... Read More


Bengal unveils Mini Cinema Policy for film screening in rural, suburban areas

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- The West Bengal government has unveiled the West Bengal Mini Cinema Policy, aimed at accelerating the growth of the film industry and creating a new screening ambience, particularl... Read More


Messi event: SIT searches Satadru's house, 3 more held

Kolkata, Dec. 19 -- In the case of alleged mismanagement and vandalism at the Salt Lake Stadium, members of the SIT on Friday searched the residence of Shatadru Dutta, the chief organiser of Argentine... Read More


Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Don't trip over meals

India, Dec. 19 -- I have seen so many Indians travelling abroad this season that I reckon we form a huge source of income for restaurant owners all over the world. Unfortunately, like most tourists, w... Read More


Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Don't trip over meals

India, Dec. 19 -- I have seen so many Indians travelling abroad this season that I reckon we form a huge source of income for restaurant owners all over the world. Unfortunately, like most tourists, w... Read More


Malda to disburse housing aid to 66,000 beneficiaries in 2nd phase of 'Banglar Bari'

Malda, Dec. 19 -- The Malda district administration is set to disburse financial assistance to around 66,000 beneficiaries under the second phase of the state government's flagship Banglar Bari housin... Read More


SCS calls indefinite halt on Tiger Hill taxis, cites safety and facility concerns

Darjeeling, Dec. 19 -- Tiger Hill, one of Darjeeling's most iconic tourist destinations, wore a near-deserted look on Friday as hill taxis stayed away following an indefinite ban called by the Sanyukt... Read More


The Web Beneath the Waves: Wknd chats with the author of a new book on undersea cables

India, Dec. 19 -- There are about 900,000 miles of undersea cables lying on our ocean floors, holding filaments often as thin as a human hair. Together, these cables transmit 95% of all international ... Read More