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India's net direct tax collections in FY26 rise, grow 8.82% to Rs 18.38 lakh crore till Jan 11

New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- India's net direct tax collections for the financial year 2025-26 have recorded a strong growth of 8.82 per cent, reaching Rs 18.38 lakh crore as of January 11, 2026, compared wi... Read More


India, Germany strongly condemn Pahalgam and Delhi terror attacks; call for dismantling safe havens, disrupting terror networks

Gandhinagar, Jan. 12 -- India and Germany on Monday strongly denounced the terrorist attacks in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, 2025, and in Delhi on November 10, 2025, and urged steps to d... Read More


Congress observes fast to protest against new rural job guarantee law

Ranchi, Jan. 12 -- As a part of nationwide protest against change in rural job guarantee law brought by the Centre, the state unit of Congress party, on Sunday, observed a day-long fast at Bapu Vatika... Read More


Dentist shares real reason you should flush your mouthwash down the toilet: 'Double risk of high blood pressure...'

India, Jan. 12 -- For decades, a stinging swish of minty mouthwash has been the gold standard of oral hygiene. But according to a California-based dental expert, that morning ritual might be doing mor... Read More


Rolls Royce looks to position India as its third 'home market'

New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- British aero-engine maker Rolls Royce is looking to position India as its third 'home market' beyond the UK, unlocking exciting opportunities across jet engines, naval propulsion... Read More


'Border 2' song launch: Suniel Shetty roots for son Ahan, poses with him

Mumbai, Jan. 12 -- Carrying forward his father's legacy, Ahan Shetty, son of actor Suniel Shetty, plays a key role in 'Border 2'. Suniel, who essayed a leading role in the original Border, can't help... Read More


Constitutional safety must extend to women feeders

India, Jan. 12 -- In the last few days, the Supreme Court's hearings on stray dogs have done more than revive a long-running debate on public safety--they have revealed an uncomfortable truth about wh... Read More


Problematics | Dollars and paise

India, Jan. 12 -- When pioneering puzzler Mukul Sharma died some years ago, his friend Pritish Nandy, who had launched Sharma's Mindsport column in The Illustrated Weekly of India in the 1980s, observ... Read More


Himachal Pradesh: Protest erupts in Shimla after death of Aanganwadi worker during Pulse Polio duty

Shimla, Jan. 12 -- Under the banner of the Anganwadi Workers and Helpers Union, affiliated with CITU, Anganwadi workers from the Chakkkar, New Shimla, and Sanjauli circles of the ICDS Project Shimla s... Read More


Pre-budget meet with Union FM: Metro expansion, AIIMS in west UP, IIT in Bundelkhand on state's wishlist

LUCKNOW, Jan. 12 -- Uttar Pradesh has sought the Central government's support for expanding healthcare and transport facilities, besides an increased share in central taxes through the Union Budget 20... Read More