April 21, 2024 8:39 PM

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Net direct tax collection surges to over Rs 19 lakh cr during last fiscal

India's net direct tax collections for FY 2023-24 surged 17.7 percent to 19.58 lakh crore rupees compared to 16.64 lakh crore rupees in the previous financial year and surpassed the budget estimate for FY24 by 1.35 lakh crore rupees, or 7.4 percent. The budget estimate for direct tax mop-up for the ...

April 21, 2024 6:51 PM

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Odisha: Forest fires break out in Similipal Tiger Reserve

In Odisha, forest fires have broken out inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve in the Mayurbhanj district following a long dry spell and the prevailing intense heatwave conditions. Fires were noticed in around 31 spots in the Similipal Tiger Reserve today by forest officials. Adequate fire-fighting equi...

April 21, 2024 5:43 PM

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Lok Sabha Elections: PM Modi addresses election rally in Rajasthan’s Jalore

Senior BJP leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he is working with determination to take the country to the heights of development. Addressing an election rally organized in Jalore Lok Sabha constituency in Rajasthan today, he said that the Central Government has worked on many sche...

April 21, 2024 5:40 PM

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Very severe heat wave grips parts of Bangladesh

'Very severe' heat wave has gripped parts of Bangladesh, with maximum temperatures ranging from 40 degrees Celsius to over 42 degrees Celsius in some areas. 'Very severe' heat wave is sweeping over north, north-east and north-west districts of Bangladesh and a severe heat wave is sweeping Dhaka and ...

April 21, 2024 5:36 PM

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Indian golfer Arjun Atwal finishes tied 29th at Champions Tour

Indian golfer Arjun Atwal was tied 29th after playing just one round as play was suspended in the second round of the Invited Celebrity Classic on the Champions Tour for Seniors in Irving, USA. Atwal started on the 10th and had a fine start with five birdies in the first six holes, but then cooled o...

April 21, 2024 4:58 PM

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Amit Shah addresses public rally in Katihar

Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Amit Shah has alleged that Congress and RJD-led Grand Alliance want to push Bihar again in the era of Jungle Raj. Addressing a public meeting at Rajendra Stadium in Katihar in support of the JD(U) candidate today, Mr. Shah said, RJD and Congress never worked to d...

April 21, 2024 5:45 PM

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Rajnath Singh addresses public rally in Murshidabad

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Rajnath Singh has slammed the Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government over the law and order situation in West Bengal and said that an atmosphere of anarchy is prevailing in the entire state. He alleged that Ms. Mamata Banerjee is misleading the migrant labourers of M...

April 21, 2024 4:15 PM

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Nepal: Massive avalanche triggers overflow in Birendra Lake

In Nepal, a massive avalanche descended from the slopes of Mt Manaslu this morning, cascading into Birendra Lake situated below the peak in the northern part of the country, triggering its overflow. There is no report of any damage or casualty as the site is situated away from human settlement. Howe...

April 21, 2024 4:14 PM

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Mayawati addresses election rally in UP’s Amroha

In Uttar Pradesh, BSP Chief Mayawati, addressing an election rally in support of the party candidate in Amroha today, said that there is a big difference between the actions and words of the BJP. She said that BJP's guarantee will not be of any use in this election. Ms Mayawati said that the central...