GST’s taxpayer base has expanded significantly since its rollout, rising from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, reflecting greater formalisation of the economy. When the Goods and Services Tax (GST) was rolled out on July 1, 2017, it marked India’s biggest overhaul of indirect taxation since Independence. Replacing a patchwork…
The day opens on a bright note, Aries. Saturn’s steady influence helps discipline, so study schedules, test preparation, and pending homework can move in the right direction. Encourage, don’t lecture. The Moon helps your ninth house therefore, faith, prayers and temple visits or volunteering with a service project for the community will entice you with…
Vijaya Mehta dies at 91: Anupam Kher mourns theatre legend, says, ‘She never raised her voice, she raised your standards’ (Image credits: Instagram) Veteran Indian theatre director, actor and filmmaker Vijaya Mehta passed away on Tuesday night due to age-related ailments. She was 91.Affectionately known as “Bai” in theatre circles, Mehta breathed her last at…
The Bar Council of India (BCI) is expected to announce the All India Bar Examination (AIBE) 21 result 2026 between July 15 and July 18, 2026, according to media reports. Candidates who appeared for the examination will be able to check and download their scorecards from the official website using their login credentials.While the Bar…
Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasted Ronald Koeman after the Netherlands’ World Cup exit, blaming his defensive tactics for Oranje’s defeat to Morocco/ Image: AP,X The Netherlands’ FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ended in heartbreaking fashion after Morocco completed a dramatic comeback to eliminate Ronald Koeman’s side on penalties following a 1-1 draw, but much of the post-match…
MUMBAI: India’s invisible surplus widened sharply in the quarter ended Mar 2026 and over FY26, driven by strong services exports and higher remittances, while primary income outflows remained contained.The surplus rose to $90,513.93 million in Q4 FY26, up 24.05% from $72,968.57 million a year earlier. For FY26, it expanded to $312,047.60 million, up 18.20% from…
Jagannatha Puri Rath Yatra is one of the most significant Hindu festivals, which is celebrated every year with great pomp and show and people across the world visit the sacred place Puri, Odisha to participate in that auspicious festival. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor and all the Krishna devotees participate in…
Veteran Marathi theatre legend Vijaya Mehta passes away at 91 (Image credits: Instagram) Veteran theatre director, actor and producer Vijaya Mehta, one of the most influential figures in modern Marathi theatre, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 91. She breathed her last at her residence, leaving behind a rich legacy that transformed the…
A Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) councillor on Tuesday moved the Madras High Court against the alleged use of educational institutions for the political glorification of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay. The petition questions the inclusion of school students in celebrations organised for the Chief Minister’s birthday on June 22.The plea comes after a…
NEW DELHI: Six-time champions Australia continued their dominant run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, crushing West Indies by eight wickets in the first semi-final at the Kennington Oval in London on Tuesday.The victory was Australia’s sixth successive win of the tournament and booked their place in the Women’s T20 World Cup final…