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…
Norwegian fans cheer after victory in the round of 16 soccer match between Ivory Coast and Norway during the 2026 World Cup, in Oslo, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Javad Parsa/NTB via AP) Erling Haaland delivered when Norway needed him most, scoring five minutes from time to seal a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire and send…
Moon transits often reveal the true state of mind. On July 1, 2026, the Moon – the planet of our emotions – will move into Capricorn, and for the next two days, the emotional tone becomes serious, practical, and career-oriented. This is not a flight of fancy, nor is it a transit of excuses. Capricorn…
Meg Cabot (Image: Wikipedia) Almost everyone remembers the feeling. That first big crush, when you were absolutely certain, beyond all doubt, that this was the person for you. In the popular novel Princess in Training, part of Meg Cabot’s beloved Princess Diaries series, the teenage narrator captures it perfectly. The fact is, I love him,…
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…
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…
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…
Your office desk is an extension of you, both in how you perform your work and how you receive clients, more so today and the next few days when the Moon moves through Capricorn. Feng Shui connects your desk to energy flow, money, growth and focus. When your desk is cluttered or space is blocked,…
“Where is Siya Spot?” Yes, this is the only chilling question visitors arriving at the famous Lohagad Fort are asking their guides. Who would have thought that a fort that was synonymous with history and the Maratha empire would one day be recognised for a fatal crime. For centuries, Maharashtra’s over 2,000 year old Lohagad…