Net direct tax collections rise 23 pc so far in 2022-23: CBDT

Net direct tax collections so far this financial year are at Rs 700,669 crore, an increase of 23 per cent as compared to Rs 568,147 crore till the same period of the corresponding financial year, a Central Board of Direct Taxes statement said on Sunday.

China’s chip output shrinks

As India and the US double down on domestic semiconductor manufacturing, China witnessed its biggest-ever monthly decline in chip manufacturing in August owing to Covid restrictions and weakening demand.

Ex-India captain Dilip files papers for HI prez post

Former India captain and Olympian Dilip Tirkey on Sunday filed his nomination for the post of Hockey India (HI) president.After submitting his nomination papers, Tirkey said that his intention is to take the sport to greater heights.

Can’t wait to see David in action: Cummins

All set for his much-anticipated international debut against India, Singapore-born Australian hard-hitting batter Tim David has made everyone excited, including their pace spearhead Pat Cummins.

World leaders head to London for Queen Elizabeth II funeral

Thousands of police, hundreds of troops and an army of officials made final preparations on Sunday for the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II — a spectacular display of national mourning that will also be the biggest gathering of world leaders for years.