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India's direct tax collections rise 23% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as non-corporate tax drives growth

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India's net direct tax collections rose 23.09 per cent year-on-year to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10, 2026, from Rs 6.59 lakh crore in the corresponding period last year, ac... Read More


Examining Sheikh Hasina extradition request as per established procedures: MEA

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India on Tuesday affirmed that Dhaka's request for the extradition of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is being examined as per established procedures and reiterate... Read More


Delhi HC hears arguments on bail plea of Parliament security breach case accused Dhanraj Shinde

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- The Delhi High Court on Tuesday heard the arguments on the bail plea of Amol Dhanraj Shinde, an accused in the Parliament security breach case. Opposing the bail plea, Delhi Pol... Read More


Nearly 700 devotees, 16 Baiga tribals join Bhawna Bohra-led Kanwar Yatra on second day

Amarkantak, Aug. 11 -- Sixteen members of the Baiga tribal community participated in a 151-kilometre-long Kanwar Yatra led by BJP MLA Bhawna Bohra from Amarkantak to Bhoramdeo, with the number of devo... Read More


'House of the Dragon' star Fabien Frankel to star in short film 'Love Unlimited'

Washington DC, Aug. 11 -- 'House of the Dragon' star Fabien Frankel is set to headline and executive produce 'Love Unlimited', the debut short drama from actor Olivier Huband, marking a new creative t... Read More


"We want to deepen our relationship": MEA frames regional outreach under 'Neighbourhood First' ahead of BRICS

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- India's recent wave of high-level diplomatic engagements across South Asia is a direct reflection of its strategic "Neighbourhood First" policy, the Ministry of External Affairs ... Read More


"Fans demanded this movie": Farhan Akhtar on bringing 'Mirzapur: The Movie' to theatres

Mumbai, Aug. 11 -- Actor-producer Farhan Akhtar expressed his gratitude to the fans of Mirzapur for sharing the love for the series, which prompted the makers to produce 'Mirzapur: The Movie.' At the... Read More


Shankar Mahadevan, Jasmine Sandlas to headline grand opening ceremony of UPT20 League Season 4

Lucknow, Aug. 11 -- Musical maestro Shankar Mahadevan and celebrated Punjabi singer Jasmine Sandlas are set to headline the grand opening ceremony of the UP T20 League Season 4. The tournament opener... Read More


"This is a democracy, not a kingdom": BJP's R Ashoka slams Karnataka CM over GBA's new cleaning charges

Bengaluru, Aug. 11 -- Karnataka Leader of Opposition R Ashoka on Tuesday slammed the Karnataka government and Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over the Greater Bengaluru Authority's (GBA) decision to impo... Read More


From 'Simon Go Back' to tricolour skies: How kites became a symbol of freedom

New Delhi, Aug. 11 -- As August 15 approaches, skies across the country are dotted with colourful kites, with both children and adults gathering on terraces, balconies and open spaces in cities and vi... Read More