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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…
Valentine’s Day sneaks up fast, but nothing beats cozying up with timeless love stories that tug every heartstring. Ahead of Valentine’s Day, here we list some classics that aren’t just romance – they’re masterclasses in passion, heartbreak, growth, and devotion that still feel achingly real today. Perfect for solo reflection or date-night discussions, they’ll leave…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd recommends the top stock picks for the week starting February 9, 2026. These are: SAIL, and Ventive Hospitality. Here’s a detailed analysis: Stock name CMP (Rs) TP (Rs) UPSIDE (%) SAIL 159 175 10% Ventive Hospitality 772 1000 30% SAILSAIL delivered…
Steve Smith has moved swiftly to shut down talk of an imminent retirement, insisting he remains fully invested in Test cricket ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, starting January 4. Australia’s stand-in captain acknowledged that recent years have not quite matched the extraordinary standards he set earlier in…
NEW DELHI: A Kolkata-based businessman weaved a web of 60 shell companies with drivers, house-keeping staff, office boys, junior staff and relatives as directors and created a fictitious turnover of thousands of crores in iron & steel manufacturing, all on paper with no real business activity involved, and swindled a consortium of govt banks of…
US President Donald Trump on Friday called the Supreme Court’s ruling on tariffs “deeply disappointing” and said that he is ashamed of certain members of the Court for not having the courage to do what’s right for our country.The US Supreme Court on Friday deemed Trump’s reciprocal tariffs as ‘illegal’, a move that is a…
Union home minister Amit Shah (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday strongly trashed the rumours spreading like wildfire over a purported video of controversial ex-TMC leader Humayun Kabir allegedly claiming a “Rs 1,000 crore deal” with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to dislodge Mamata Banerjee‘s ruling Trinamool in West Bengal…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s performances in IPL 2026 could lead to an India call-up, with the 15-year-old now in contention for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland.According to a report by The Indian Express, the young batting prodigy has been shortlisted by selectors, who are tracking his performances ahead of the June tour, where a young squad…
An escort vehicle from Akshay Kumar’s convoy was involved in a collision with an auto-rickshaw on Monday evening. According to reports, Vishwas Nangare Patil, Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau, Maharashtra, was present at the accident site and was seen trying to assess the situation. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported so far.Disturbing visuals from…
Your washing machine, surprisingly, is a breeding ground for odour-causing microbes. Modern cold washes allow bacteria and oils to accumulate, forming resilient biofilms that cling to clothes. These biofilms metabolise residues, releasing unpleasant smells. It is a common modern frustration. You pull a fresh load of laundry out of the machine, expecting that crisp, sun-dried…
