Direct tax collections rise 7.1% to Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17; corporate tax drives growth

India’s net direct tax collection increased 7.1 per cent to about Rs 22.8 lakh crore till March 17 in the current financial year, aided by higher corporate tax mop-up and slower refund outgo, according to official data released on Wednesday.Data shared by the Income Tax Department showed that net corporate tax collection grew by around…

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Who will teach rural America as visa costs push foreign teachers out?

Linda McMahon and Donald Trump Rural school districts across the United States are facing renewed uncertainty in teacher recruitment as immigration policy changes under the administration of President Donald Trump begin to affect visa pathways used to hire international educators.Several districts that rely on foreign teachers to fill persistent shortages say rising visa sponsorship costs…

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Centre sets up 3-member panel to tackle ‘LPG shortage’; steps up domestic production by 10% | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre has constituted a three-member committee to address the ongoing LPG shortages that have severely affected the hospitality industry, following concerns raised amid the continuing crisis in the Middle East.According to government sources cited by news agency ANI, the new panel will assess the scale of disruption, consult hotel and restaurant industry…

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Chilling murder captured on CCTV: Noida youth ambushed, shot dead at his doorstep over old enmity | Noida News

CCTV footage of horrific murder. NOIDA: A man was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida on Tuesday, police said. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Ecotech-I police station. According to police, Nitin, a resident of Luksar village and son of Phire, was allegedly shot dead by Sachin and his associates due…

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India Open badminton tournament retains status despite criticism as BWF releases revamped schedule | Badminton News

Maintenance staff clean ‘bird droppings’ during the men’s singles round of 16 match between India’s H.S. Prannoy and Singapore’s Loh Kean Yew at the India Open 2026 badminton tournament in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) India’s presence on the global badminton calendar has taken a hit in the Badminton World Federation’s (BWF) revamped schedule. While the…

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Big boost for Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Rs 55,000 crore projects cleared in last one year | India News

NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that central projects worth around Rs 55,000 crore have been sanctioned for the state over the past year, marking significant progress on infrastructure commitments made earlier.Addressing a press conference, Sarma outlined a series of projects that have either received approval or are in advanced…

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Strategic sovereignty a guiding imperative in reshaping global economy, say CEOs

NEW DELHI: In a rapidly reshaping global economy, strategic sovereignty has emerged as a guiding imperative, as nations navigate global supply chains while safeguarding critical capabilities in an increasingly fragmented world, global business leaders said. During a panel discussion, KPMG India CEO Yezdi Nagporewalla, global leaders across new age economy, technology and defence, financial inclusion,…

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Diesel price: Bulk diesel price hike rolled back for Gujarat fishermen, will be treated as special exception

Fishermen in Gujarat will continue to receive diesel at subsidised rates after the Centre decided to roll back a recent steep increase in bulk fuel prices, following a request from the state government. The relief comes after oil companies raised the price of bulk diesel by Rs 22.43 per litre for industrial users earlier in…

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UPSSSC Recruitment 2026: Pharmacist vacancies rise to 564, UPPCB and Junior Assistant posts revised; details here

UPSSSC Pharmacist Recruitment 2026 The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UPSSSC) has issued two significant corrigenda impacting ongoing recruitment drives, bringing important updates for candidates preparing for government jobs in the state. While the Pharmacist recruitment under Advertisement No. 01-Exam/2026 has seen a marginal increase in vacancies, a separate notification concerning the Uttar Pradesh…

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