NEW DELHI: Income tax refunds have declined 16% so far this year as authorities have built filters for payments above a specified threshold to guard against frauds.Latest data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes on Monday showed that between April and Oct 12, gross direct tax collections were 2.4% higher at Rs 13.9…
Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 83rd birthday with a special episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Malayalam superstar Mohanlal joined virtually to extend his birthday wishes. Bachchan acknowledged Mohanlal’s talent and praised his acting prowess. Mohanlal has long admired Bachchan, calling him his favorite Hindi cinema actor. Bachchan’s upcoming projects include Brahmastra Part 2 and Kalki 2898…
Utah public colleges report higher student numbers in fall 2025 semester More students are going to college in Utah this fall. The Utah System of Higher Education reports total enrollment at 216,116 students. That is up from 207,005 in fall 2024. The increase shows that more people are choosing higher education. It also shows that…
How has your visit helped to carry forward the reset in the relationship?I use the word elevate. We’re moving our relationship to a stronger base. We’re elevating the areas in which we are cooperating. We are making sure that we work together on law enforcement and security. In addition, in the joint statement, we’re not…
MUMBAI: There are sign that sales of some segments of insurance policies, like term and health covers, has picked up sharply after the exemption in GST came into effect on September 22, even as life insurance industry growth numbers for September came in weak. What appears to have prompted people to time their purchases is…
Actress Keerthy Suresh recently shared her journey to marriage with longtime boyfriend Antony Thattil, revealing initial family concerns over religious differences. Despite these worries, her father’s acceptance smoothed the path. The couple, dating since 2010, celebrated their union in Goa with both Hindu and Christian ceremonies after a 15-year relationship, including a long-distance phase. Actor…
Manika Batra of Team India(Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) After the Indian men’s team were knocked out of the Asian Table Tennis Team Championships in Bhubaneswar on Sunday, one was hopeful that the women’s team would at least win their quarterfinal tie and make it to the medal round.However, it wasn’t to be as the women’s…
MUMBAI: Bullion markets in India and abroad continued to see hectic activity as prices of gold and silver rose to record levels in both markets. As jitters are being felt across markets, especially due to shortage of supply of the white metal, Tata MF temporarily suspended inflows into its silver ETF fund of fund (FoF)….
NEW DELHI: ONGC is eyeing about $1 billion of profit from a new trading company it plans to set up for buying and selling of crude oil and refined fuels of its group companies, a top official said Monday. While most of the crude oil and natural gas it pumps out of the ground and…
Shah Rukh Khan’s ambitious sci-fi venture Ra.One, which he both produced and headlined, hit theatres during Diwali 2011 amid soaring expectations. However, despite the hype, the film received mixed reviews and failed to live up to box office hopes. The film was directed by Sinha who still feels sad about the way ‘Ra.One’ performed. In…