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Net direct tax revenue rises 68 per cent to Rs 6.92 lakh crore till November 23-
By PTI NEW DELHI: The net direct tax collection grew nearly 68 per cent during April 1 to November 23 ...

Couple detained on plane after leaving Dutch quarantine-
By Associated Press THE HAGUE: Dutch military police arrested a husband and wife Sunday who had left a hotel where ...

No more jail for those bringing in THC-
By Associated Press DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has eased some of its harsh drug laws, relaxing penalties for travelers ...

Schools built with India’s financial assistance inaugurated in Nepal-
By PTI KATHMANDU: Two schools built with India’s financial assistance for primarily marginalised students in Nepal were inaugurated in Darchula ...

Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper sues Pentagon for withholding parts of his memoir-
By ANI WASHINGTON: Former US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper has sued the Defence Department accusing Pentagon officials of blocking ...

France waits on tests for eight suspected omicron variant cases-
By Associated Press PARIS: French authorities are waiting Monday for laboratory confirmation of eight suspected cases of the new variant ...

WHO criticizes travel bans on southern African countries-
By ANI GENEVA: The World Health Organization has urged countries across the world not to impose travel bans on southern ...

Pakistan opposition intensifies protest against Imran Khan government over price rise, unemployment-
By ANI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has intensified its protest against the Imran Khan government over rising prices and unemployment ...

Australian government announces anti-trolling laws-
By ANI CANBERRA: The Australian government has announced landmark legislation to crack down on abuse and bullying on social media. ...

Scotland reports six new cases of omicron variant-
By Associated Press LONDON: The Scottish government has announced the discovery of six new cases of the omicron variant of ...