India to be net exporter of solar modules by 2026, says Ministry for New and Renewable Energy official

India to be net exporter of solar modules by 2026, says Ministry for New and Renewable Energy official

Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal By 2026, Indian industry will be able to manufacture solar modules worth 100 gigawatts (GW) annually, and help the country be a net exporter of solar power. This would significantly aid India’s target of installing 500 GW of electricity capacity from non-fossil sources by 2030, Bhupinder Bhalla, … Read more

Net direct tax revenue up 20%, gross mop-up rises 26% to ₹13.63 lakh crore

Net direct tax revenue up 20%, gross mop-up rises 26% to ₹13.63 lakh crore

Image for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s net direct tax collections in 2022-23 surpassed the ₹11-lakh crore mark by December 17, reflecting a 19.8% uptick over last year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said on Sunday. Last year, in the corresponding period, it was ₹9,47,959 crore.  “The net direct tax collection … Read more

Circle Inspector, constable in ACB net over ₹25,000 bribe

Circle Inspector, constable in ACB net over ₹25,000 bribe

The Anti-Corruption Bureau on Saturday night trapped Bukkarayasamudram Circle Inspector D. Ramu and a constable K. Kareem in Anantapur district when they were allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹25,000 from a man in exchange for not filing a petition seeking the cancellation of anticipatory bail. Kurnool ACB Deputy Superintendent of Police J. Siva Narayana Swamy, … Read more

PM Modi richer than last year, Amit Shah’s net worth takes a hit: PMO

PM Modi richer than last year, Amit Shah’s net worth takes a hit: PMO

The latest asset declarations submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) revealed that PM Narendra Modi’s net worth increased in comparison to last year, while Home Minister Amit Shah’s fortunes took a hit. PM Modi’s net worth as of June 30 this year was Rs 2.85 crore, up nearly Rs 36 lakh compared to Rs … Read more

Wipro Q2 results show 3.4% year-on-year decline in net profit, company announces Rs 9,500 crore share buyback

Wipro Q2 results show 3.4% year-on-year decline in net profit, company announces Rs 9,500 crore share buyback

Wipro announced the Q2FY21 results on Tuesday. The IT giant has posted a 3.4 per cent YoY decline in the net income. IT giant Wipro has announced the results of Q2FY21 (File photo from Reuters) Wipro has posted a 3.4 per cent year-on-year decline in its net income in the quarter ending September 2020. The … Read more

As drug probe net expands over Bollywood, Karan Johar is inspired by PM Modi

As drug probe net expands over Bollywood, Karan Johar is inspired by PM Modi

As the Narcotics Control Bureau tightens its noose around Bollywood while probing the drug angle in Sushant Singh Rajput death case, Karan Johar took to Instagram and announced an initiative titled Change Within. As part of the initiative, the film industry will be focusing on telling stories of India’s valour, values and the culture. The … Read more