India's direct tax collections double as incomes rise, compliance grows

IANS | July 27, 2025 7:54 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India's total gross direct tax collections (before adjusting for refunds) have more than doubled in the last five years, reflecting the high economic growth and improved tax compliance in the country, which has been encouraged with the introduction of the new digital technology.

PM Modi's visit to iconic Cholapuram temple in TN leaves locals overwhelmed  

IANS | July 27, 2025 5:41 PM

Chennai, July 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the iconic Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple in Tamil Nadu's Ariyalur district on Sunday and offered prayers, on the occasion of the Chola emperor's birth anniversary, Rajendra Chola I - one of the greatest rulers of the Chola empire, known for expanding its reach as far as Southeast Asia.

ECI wraps up enumeration phase in Bihar, over 7.2 cr electors participate in SIR, 65 lakh voters out of draft roll

IANS | July 27, 2025 5:38 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) A day before the Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a batch of pleas challenging the Election Commission's decision to undertake a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, ECI On Sunday said that it has successfully concluded the enumeration phase of the Special Summary Revision (SIR) in Bihar, held from June 24 to July 25, 2025.

FairPoint: Time to hold MPs accountable for parliamentary disruptions

Deepika Bhan | July 27, 2025 3:50 PM

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) It is essential for the Opposition to voice dissent and hold the government accountable, and it is equally crucial for Parliament to function effectively and efficiently to fulfil the well-established, constitutionally set responsibilities. This is what the rule book says -- the manifestation of a true democratic convention.