Net direct tax collections rise nearly 15% to Rs 5.21 lakh crore; advance tax growth signals strong corporate earnings

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…

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WB JECA 2026 OMR sheets, recorded responses released at wbjeeb.nic.in; objection window open till July 24

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) has released the Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) images and machine-recorded responses for candidates who appeared in the Joint Entrance for Computer Applications (JECA) 2026 examination.Candidates can now log in to the official website, wbjeeb.nic.in, to download their OMR sheets and recorded responses.The board has also opened the…

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Gandhinagar: Appointment letters given to 23k talatis | Ahmedabad News

Gandhinagar: Chief minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday distributed appointment letters to more than 2,300 newly recruited revenue talatis in Gandhinagar. During the event, the chief minister also inaugurated newly set-up offices and launched several state govt initiatives aimed at simplifying and speeding up 21 revenue-related services. A QR code-based feedback mechanism was introduced to enable…

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Players and coaches enjoy lively evening before the intense TT matches begin | Goa News

Table Tennis player Taneesha Kotecha, Ayhika Mukherjee, Swetha have a fun evening in GoaPics; Ultimate Table Tennis International and Indian table tennis athletes assembled for a vibrant social evening ahead of the tournament. The atmosphere was filled with laughter, music, and games, allowing players and coaches to bond and share stories beyond the competitive spirit.International…

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After The Crime: Changed Clothes, Cleaned Cab, And Back To Work As Usual | Delhi News

New Delhi: Behind the wheel of a routine commercial cab sat a habitual offender who, after a heinous crime, allegedly operated with the precision of a professional.According to police sources, after abducting, raping and killing a 10-year-old girl in Chhatarpur area, driver Basu Singh carefully tried to cover his tracks. He first changed his clothes…

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Cholamandalam sees EVs disrupting entry-level 2W segment | Chennai News

Chennai: Murugappa Group NBFC Cholamandalam Investment and Finance Company (Chola) expects electric vehicles (EVs) to emerge as a key disruptor in the two-wheeler market, particularly in the entry-level and commuter segments.In its latest annual report, the company said the shift towards EVs in the commuter segment is being driven by govt incentives, lower operating costs…

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Mental Health Concerns Marriage: ‘Unable to find a way out’: Siya Goyal spoke to brother before engagement but couldn’t stop wedding plan, reveals probe | Pune News

Siya Goyal (L) allegedly spoke to her brother Sahil Goyal (C) before engagement to Ketan Agarwal (R) but couldn’t stop wedding plan. PUNE: Pune Rural Police have claimed that the prime accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, Siya Goyal, had discussed her concerns over the proposed marriage with her brother, Sahil Goyal, before her…

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Here’s why Firoz Nadiadwala wanted an even bigger cast for ‘Welcome To The Jungle’: Farhad Samji REVEALS |

Farhad Samji revealed producer Firoz Nadiadwala kept pushing for more actors, saying scale meant more faces onscreen—leading to 35 actors in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’. Samji also praised Akshay Kumar’s resilience despite recent flops, saying he never dwells on failure. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the comedy released June 26. Farhad Samji recently spoke about the…

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