Net direct tax collections rose 14.64% to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore as of June 17 in the current financial year, driven by robust advance tax payments from companies and higher securities transaction tax (STT) collections, according to government data released on Thursday, as reported PTI.The growth keeps the Centre on track to meet its…
Aman Chowhan, Fund Manager at Abakkus Asset Manager, which manages assets worth nearly $2.06 billion, said the sharp market rebound over the past few weeks has caught many investors by surprise, even as the fund stayed selectively bullish through the correction. The Mumbai-based AMC increased exposure to renewable energy, power-linked capital goods and select metal…
Rajasthan Royals’ Jofra Archer (AP Photo) England speedster Jofra Archer has revealed the batter who gave him the most trouble in the Indian Premier League, and his answer may surprise many fans. Despite having bowled to some of the biggest names in world cricket, including several modern greats, Archer picked KL Rahul as the most…
Gold has fascinated civilisations for millennia because of one remarkable quality: it rarely loses its shine. Ancient coins, jewellery and royal artefacts buried for thousands of years can still emerge gleaming with their familiar golden glow. Scientists have long known that gold resists corrosion better than most metals, but the exact atomic mechanisms behind this…
Neither Swift nor Kelce has confirmed the reported wedding date, venue or guest list details.Image Credits (Travis Kelce Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding buzz has dominated media conversation as reports about the couple’s guest list and bridal party continue to emerge. The rumour has led to much speculation regarding the singer’s current friendships,…
By Anshul June 23, 2026, 11:45:27 AM IST (Published) Travel insurance is no longer just about lost baggage or delayed flights. For many destinations, it has become a legal travel requirement, one that ca…Read More 1/12 Gone are the days when travel insurance was just an optional add-on before an international trip. Today, several countries…
Steve Carell nearly turned down the role of Michael Scott in ‘The Office,’ a move that many in Hollywood strongly discouraged. His portrayal, however, became a touchstone of television comedy. Steve Carell, the fan-favorite Michael Scott from ‘The Office,’ recently revealed that he almost didn’t take the role. While many in the industry advised Steve…
A former visa officer said Indian students consider a visa interview like a test, and they memorize answers that sound like lies. Reacting to Indian students getting rejected at their F1 visa interview despite not lying, former visa officer Yvette Bansal said Indians are taught to memorize everything, and they take this visa interview as…
Blockworks co-founders Michael Ippolito and Jason Yanowitz speak at an event. Courtesy: Blockworks Crypto startup Blockworks plans to use the proceeds from its previously unreported fundraise to scoop up some of its rivals and become a kind of Morningstar for digital assets, co-founder Jason Yanowitz told CNBC. The company aims to build out its crypto-focused…
Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming friendlies and is set to miss their World Cup opener after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Thursday. Bad news for Brazil. (AFP) CBF doctor Rodrigo Lasmar delivered the blow ahead of a players’ press conference, confirming the 34-year-old forward…
