Strong indirect tax collections work well for government finances, especially at a time when the economy is facing global headwinds. (AI image) India’s gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose to a record high of Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April 2026. The number assumes greater significance in the backdrop of the Middle East…
Preity Zinta, over the years, has often shared details about her close friendships in Bollywood and is frequently seen talking about them. There was a time when, during an appearance on a popular reality TV show, the actress opened up about a co-actor and close friend, revealing that he would be the last person she…
The University of Chicago on Friday said it has conferred its prestigious Alumni Award for Professional Achievement to India’s former chief economic adviser Krishnamurthy V Subramanian.Subramanian is the first Indian economist to receive the honour since its inception in 1941, placing him in an elite global cohort that includes Nobel laureates and intellectual giants such…
Akansha Ranjan Kapoor recently opened up about freezing her eggs at 32 during a recent chat with Soha Ali Khan on her podcast. From the emotional reasoning behind the decision to the physical toll it took on her body, the actor laid it all bare. ‘My AMH was pretty low for my age’ Akansha shared…
A proposed High-Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat will examine balance sheet constraints faced by public sector banks and ways to better leverage their capital, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju said on Friday, PTI reported.The government is expected to announce the terms of reference for the panel soon.“This committee is expected to review the…
Filmmaker Siddharth Anand has issued a strong appeal after leaked on-set visuals from his much-anticipated film King, featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, surfaced online. Urging restraint, the director asked fans to stop circulating the content and preserve the film’s big-screen impact.Taking to X, Anand shared a note requesting fans to refrain from sharing…
India’s two-wheeler market has kicked off FY2026 on a strong note, with leading manufacturers reporting healthy growth in April. Demand remained robust across motorcycles and scooters, especially in the domestic market, while exports also showed positive momentum for most brands. Here’s how the brands performed. Two-wheeler sales April 2026: Hero MotoCorp emerged as the top-selling…
India’s mining and metals sector needs a fresh look at environmental compliance norms as rising exploration costs and depletion of high-grade mineral reserves create new pressures for the industry, experts said on Thursday, PTI reported.The sector, which is estimated to account for up to 7 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, currently requires environmental…
The first custody hearing for Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen’s son, Ever, has officially been held. As per the latest reports, both have been granted mutual protective orders as requested. Read ahead to know more about the ongoing legal proceedings. Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen granted protective order Earlier last month, both Paul…
Weeks of conflict have worsened Iran’s economic pressures, deepening strain on its financial system even as the Islamic Republic continues to function under a standoff in the Gulf following a truce and ongoing maritime restrictions.The situation has left Iran in a stalemate with the United States and Israel, with ceasefire talks stalled while key Gulf…