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…
“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…
The world’s third-largest oil importer received around 2.70 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian crude during June India’s imports of Russian crude oil climbed to a record high in June as refiners increased purchases of discounted barrels to offset supply risks linked to disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, according to preliminary ship-tracking data…
A dad’s visit to the women’s washroom with his little daughters turned controversial after another man called the police: Who do you think was right? Sometimes the toughest decisions parents make come out during the most ordinary moments. One such situation is about finding a washroom for your kids. The situation becomes more complicated when…
A deaf and non-verbal boy, Lei Zeqing, lost his family at age 10 after a playful train ride went awry. For 35 years, he navigated life with the kindness of strangers, notably a restaurant owner who became a father figure. A unique childhood habit, writing his name backward, finally reunited him with his family, proving…
The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has cleared a proposal for a Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, marking a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and build a comprehensive semiconductor ecosystem, sources told PTI. The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the…
Long before the word “dinosaur” was ever coined, people occasionally stumbled upon gigantic fossilized bones without knowing what creatures they came from. One of the first such cases occurred in the late 17th century when an enormous fossil discovered in England was believed to be the fossil of a giant elephant.The discovery happened in 1676…
Every day, changing bedsheets could appear to be a meaningless and unnecessary action for some people, while for others, it is very enjoyable. In addition to hygiene, which could appear to be the primary motive for this action, psychologists state that routinely cleaning bedsheets could serve the purpose of gaining a sense of order, control,…
Place names often survive long after the circumstances that created them have faded from memory. San Diego is one of those cases. Today the name is associated with a major city on the southern coast of California, yet its origins lie in a period when European explorers were still trying to understand the shape of…
Having clean floors is a prerequisite for any healthy and cosy home, but most commercial floor cleaners contain strong chemical components which may remain after treatment or leave some kind of smell. There is no need for you to rely on harsh cleaning products every time you want to clean your floors. There are various…
