Direct tax collections jump nearly 24% to Rs 8.13 lakhs in April-Aug period

August 13, 2024 6:58 AM

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Direct tax collections jump nearly 24% to Rs 8.13 lakhs in April-Aug period

Gross direct tax collections from April 1 to August 11 have increased by 23.99 percent over the same period of the previous year, reaching 8.13 lakh crore rupees. The Income Tax Department said that collections were 6.55 lakh crore rupees during the same period last year. Net collections were record...

IMD predicts heavy rain over Central, Northeastern and Southern parts

August 13, 2024 6:51 AM

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IMD predicts heavy rain over Central, Northeastern and Southern parts

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alert for heavy rain Central, Northeastern and Southern parts of the country during the next two days. According to IMD, isolated heavy rainfall will continue over Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, east and northeast India for the next 7 days. Talking ...

PB-BCL sign landmark deal to promote cricket

August 13, 2024 6:50 AM

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PB-BCL sign landmark deal to promote cricket

The Big Cricket League (BCL), a franchise-based T20 event that will offer aspiring local players a chance to play alongside their cricketing heroes, has joined hands with the national broadcaster Prasar Bharati in a landmark long-term deal. The inaugural edition of BCL will be held in September this...

EPFO organizes live session to educate members about various schemes

August 13, 2024 6:48 AM

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EPFO organizes live session to educate members about various schemes

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is organizing its 5th live session on 'EPF Transfer' today. The session is aimed at educating members and pensioners about various services. The live session will be streamed on the official social media platforms of EPFO. The Ministry of Labour and ...

‘ One India-One Ticket’  to boost tourism

August 13, 2024 6:40 AM

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‘ One India-One Ticket’  to boost tourism

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) have collaborated to launch ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative to enhance the travel experience for passengers on Indian Railways and Namo Bharat Trains. It will allow passengers ...

Retail inflation eases to nearly five year low of 3.54 percent in July

August 12, 2024 9:55 PM

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Retail inflation eases to nearly five year low of 3.54 percent in July

Retail inflation for July this year eased to 59 months low of  3.54 per cent on a year-on-year basis. As per the data released today by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the Consumer Price Index for the last month declined mainly due to a fall in prices of vegetables, fruits a...