As of August 11, net direct tax collections have surged by 22.48% to approximately Rs 6.93 lakh crore this fiscal year. This includes Rs 4.47 lakh crore from personal income tax and Rs 2.22 lakh crore from corporate tax. Additionally, Securities Transaction Tax (STT) brought in Rs 21,599 crore, and other taxes contributed Rs 1,617 crore.
New senior citizens policy in the works after 25 years
India is developing a new senior citizen policy and amending the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act 2007 to address the needs