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SBI report says one-fifth of GST-registered businesses in India now have women
State Bank of India research reveals significant female participation within India's tax framework. Women constitute at least one member in twenty percent of registered taxpayers under the Goods and Services Tax system. Business entities with entirely female membership represent fourteen percent of all registered taxpayers across the nation. Limited liability partnerships and private companies demonstrate particularly strong female representation within their organizational structures. This participation pattern reflects broader women empowerment trends alongside economic formalization. GST collections have experienced remarkable growth since implementation eight years ago. Monthly revenue generation has reached an average of two lakh...
Bihar STF arrests three in Bhojpur after gunfight in Chandan Mishra murder case
Bihar authorities captured three suspects during an armed confrontation on Tuesday morning near Bihiya-Kateya road. The joint operation between state forces and local police began at 5:45 AM following intelligence reports about the wanted individuals. Gunfire erupted when officers surrounded the group, resulting in injuries to Balwant Kumar and Raviranjan Singh. Police recovered multiple firearms and ammunition during the operation before transporting the wounded suspects to medical facilities. The arrests stem from interrogation of Mohammad Taushif, the primary defendant currently held in Patna. The July 17 assassination of gangster Chandan Mishra at Paras Hospital prompted this investigation. Authorities identified nine people...
Ravi Shastri hails Washington Sundar's all-round show at Lord's in England series
Former Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri praised Washington Sundar's abilities following the third Test at Lord's. Shastri believes the 25-year-old spinner can develop into a reliable all-rounder for India across multiple years. Sundar has appeared in 11 Test matches since his 2021 debut, accumulating 545 runs and capturing 30 wickets. The coach expressed disappointment that Sundar has received limited opportunities in red-ball cricket. Shastri highlighted Sundar's effectiveness on turning pitches in India, noting his superior performance against New Zealand spinners during their 2024 tour. The all-rounder collected 16 wickets across four innings during that series. Sundar demonstrated his batting potential with scores of 62 on debut...
Ravie Dubey shares candid moment with Sargun Mehta as Ramayana shoot wraps
Television actor Ravie Dubey posted an intimate photograph with actress Sargun Mehta on social media. The couple appeared close together in the selfie while Mehta rested her head against her husband's shoulder. Dubey captioned the image with an affectionate term for his spouse. The pair began their relationship in 2009 after meeting on the television series 12/24 Karol Bagh. They exchanged wedding vows in December 2013. Dubey recently shared another photograph from the upcoming Ramayana film production. The image featured him alongside director Nitesh Tiwari and actor Ranbir Kapoor, who portrays Lord Rama. The epic features Yash as Raavan and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. Composers Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman provide the musical score...
Sensex rises 152 as ICICI Bank and HDFC Bank lead gains in Mumbai trading
Indian equities began Tuesday trading with positive momentum as bank shares drove market advances despite varied international signals. The Sensex gained 152 points to reach 82,359 while the Nifty climbed 38 points to 25,129 by 9:23 AM. Banking sector performance exceeded broader market gains with the Nifty Bank advancing 0.30 percent. Midcap and smallcap segments also attracted investor interest with respective gains of 0.08 percent and 0.42 percent. Public sector banks, financial services, metals, media, energy, and private banking sectors recorded advances. Eternal, Trent, Tata Steel, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank emerged as top performers among Sensex constituents. Pharmaceutical, information technology, automobile, and consumer goods...
IFFM celebrates Pride Night in Melbourne with restored Badnaam Basti premiere
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne presents a restored version of Prem Kapoor's 1971 production Badnaam Basti during its Pride Night celebration on August 22. Festival organizers consider this work India's first gay film and will pair it with director Onir's We Are Faheem and Karun for the Australian premiere. The original print disappeared for four decades before collectors rediscovered it in 2019. Kamleshwar's novel provided source material for the production starring Nitin Sethi, Amar Kakkad, and Nandita Thakur. The narrative follows truck driver Sarnam, rescued woman Bansuri, and temple worker Shivraj through their interconnected relationships. Festival Director Mitu Bhowmik Lange emphasizes cinema's power to foster meaningful...
Over 1.6 crore trained under PMKVY as Jayant Chaudhary touts new tech focus
The government has successfully trained over 16 million people through its main skill development program during the past decade. Minister Jayant Chaudhary reported that 12.9 million participants received official certificates by the end of June. Additional training programs under the National Skill Development Corporation reached 17.4 million more candidates. The ministry allocated 1,538 crore rupees for the current financial year to support these efforts. The latest version of the program introduces modern courses in artificial intelligence, electric vehicles, robotics, fifth-generation networks, and data analysis. These subjects prepare workers for emerging job markets and technological changes. Training centers operate across all...
Mithoon calls Saiyaara music a prayer as Dhun sweeps hearts across India
Music composer Mithoon regards his artistic practice as sacred worship. The artist clears his mental space and physical environment before beginning creative work. He believes sincere devotion produces blessed musical outcomes. His family established deep roots in Indian classical traditions through generations of musical excellence. Grandfather Pandit Ram Prasad Sharma educated thousands of students who became prominent musicians. Father Naresh Sharma contributed musical arrangements to over two hundred films throughout his career. The patriarch formed half of the celebrated Laxmikant-Pyarelal partnership with uncle Pyarelal Ramprasad Sharma. Family mentorship shaped the composer's disciplined approach to pursuing artistic dreams...
Shraddha Kapoor cheers Saiyaara in Mumbai as Ahaan Pandey shines in debut
Actress Shraddha Kapoor attended a theatrical screening of the new film Saiyaara and expressed strong admiration for the production. She documented her cinema experience through Instagram stories that captured her enthusiastic reactions during the viewing. The performer applauded director Mohit Suri's work and described the movie as exceptional entertainment. Kapoor stated she experienced intense feelings while watching and planned multiple viewings of specific scenes. Her emotional response marked a significant moment after an extended period without such cinematic impact. The film features newcomer Ahaan Pandey portraying a musician facing career challenges alongside Aneet Padda as a writer battling Alzheimer's disease. Their...

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