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Direct tax collections dip 3.95% due to rise in tax refunds

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- India's net direct tax collections for FY 2025-26 stood at Rs 6.64 lakh crore as on August 11, down 3.95 per cent from Rs 6.91 lakh crore collected during the same period last ye... Read More


Delhi: India, Australia hold 7th round of dialogue on disarmament, non-proliferation

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The 7th round of India-Australia Dialogue on Disarmament, Non-Proliferation, and Export Control was held on Tuesday in New Delhi, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs ... Read More


Government pushes for turmeric exports through SPICED scheme

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- India has stepped up efforts to boost turmeric exports through a government-backed initiative called the SPICED scheme, aimed at improving quality, expanding markets, and strengt... Read More


"Election Chor of India...": RJD MP Sanjay Yadav accuses ECI of "colluding" with BJP to carry out "vote theft"

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sanjay Yadav on Tuesday called the Election Commission of India "Election Chor (thief) of India" as the opposition continued its protest against the... Read More


Dalima Chhibber eyes historic World Cup berth for Indian Women's Football

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Indian footballer Dalima Chhibber, a stalwart of the women's national team for the past 15 years, believes the squad is on the brink of something special as they set their sights... Read More


Suchitra Academy International School MUN 7.0 Sets New Benchmarks in Student Diplomacy with 359 Delegates, 8 Committees, and Groundbreaking Simulations

India, Aug. 12 -- India PR Distribution Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], August 12: The Seventh Edition of Suchitra MUN (Model United Nations), held on August 1st and 2nd at Suchitra Academy Internatio... Read More


Himachal Pradesh High Court upholds eviction of Usha Sharma from unauthorised public premises in Shimla

Shimla, Aug. 12 -- The Himachal Pradesh High Court has upheld the eviction of Usha Sharma from public premises in Boileauganj, Shimla, dismissing her Letters Patent Appeal and affirming earlier orders... Read More


Delhi HC hears plea of Kejriwal, Sisodia in excise policy case

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- The Delhi High Court on Monday heard petitions filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia, challenging the trial court's decision to take cognisanc... Read More


Putin proposed meeting with Trump: US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce

Washington, Aug. 12 -- US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce on Tuesday (local time) said that the upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump on Aug... Read More


Singapore ministerial delegation arrives in Delhi for India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable

New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, Finance Minister Vivian Balakrishnan and a Ministerial delegation from Singapore arrived in New Delhi for the 3rd India-Singapore ... Read More