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FY26 advance tax collection up 6.42% at ₹11.13 trn, shows I-T data
Net direct tax collection for FY26 as of March 17 grew 7.19 per cent to ₹22.80 trillion, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate taxes
 "FY26 advance tax collection up 6.42% at ₹11.13 trn, shows I-T data")
Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge
India built crude reserves for energy security but LPG was never treated the same way even as demand surged. Experts explain what held back storage planning
 "Why India built crude reserves but not LPG buffers despite demand surge")
Can $120,000 savings last 9 years in India? H-1B visa holder does the math
As visa delays keep H-1B workers in India, one Reddit post calculating a nine-year savings runway has triggered debate on costs and careers
 "Can $120,000 savings last 9 years in India? H-1B visa holder does the math")
Cabinet clears ₹33,660 cr BHAVYA scheme to set up 100 industrial parks
The Cabinet approved the ₹33,660 crore BHAVYA scheme to develop 100 industrial parks with Centre-state and private participation, aiming to boost manufacturing, investment and jobs
 "Cabinet clears ₹33,660 cr BHAVYA scheme to set up 100 industrial parks")
AI chatbots may mirror users' delusions in conversations, shows study
AI chatbots sometimes agree with users expressing delusional or harmful ideas, including suicidal thoughts, raising concerns about how such systems respond to vulnerable users
 "AI chatbots may mirror users' delusions in conversations, shows study")
What is Nowruz festival and why Israel wants Iranians to celebrate it now
Israel is urging Iranians to celebrate Nowruz and Chaharshanbeh Suri but Tehran sees risk as festivals can turn into spaces for dissent amid war, causing internal unrest
 "What is Nowruz festival and why Israel wants Iranians to celebrate it now")
Who is Pradyut Bordoloi, Assam MP who joined BJP after quitting Congress?
Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi joined the Bharatiya Janata Party after resigning from the Indian National Congress ahead of the state polls. Here is a look at his political journey and career
 "Who is Pradyut Bordoloi, Assam MP who joined BJP after quitting Congress?")
Greece opens new visa routes for skilled professionals, eases EU card rules
Country woos global tech talent by launching three new visa categories and streamlining its flagship EU Blue Card
 "Greece opens new visa routes for skilled professionals, eases EU card rules")
Spending long hours in AC? Experts warn of impact on respiratory health
Experts say constant exposure to cold, dry air can irritate the nose, throat and lungs, especially in children and those with asthma
 "Spending long hours in AC? Experts warn of impact on respiratory health")
Canada Express Entry: 4,000 immigrants invited for PR, cut-off at 507
Canada continues prioritising in-country workers with 4,000 ITAs in latest Express Entry CEC draw; CRS cut-off stands at 507
 "Canada Express Entry: 4,000 immigrants invited for PR, cut-off at 507")
Bright days, tired eyes: How summer sun and screens strain your vision
Most of us remember sunscreen but forget protection for our eyes, as bright sunlight and prolonged screen use put added pressure on eye health, making simple preventive habits essential
 "Bright days, tired eyes: How summer sun and screens strain your vision")
US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?
US firms have warned that China's fast gains in humanoid robots could reshape industry and security, pushing Washington to consider export curbs, procurement bans and a national robotics strategy
 "US flags China's humanoid robot surge. Why is Washington worried?")
What happens after stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic? Study reveals
A large real-world study finds patients stopping semaglutide or tirzepatide may not regain as much weight as expected, aided by treatment switches, restarts, and lifestyle support
 "What happens after stopping GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic? Study reveals")
Cashback SBI Card cuts monthly cap to Rs 4,000 from April 1: What changes
SBI Card is tightening its reward ecosystem by slashing monthly cashback caps and expanding excluded categories
 "Cashback SBI Card cuts monthly cap to Rs 4,000 from April 1: What changes")
Persistent voice change? Oncologist warns it could be sign of throat cancer
Many people dismiss hoarseness as a cold, but if it lasts beyond a few weeks it could signal throat cancer, making early diagnosis and timely treatment critical for better outcomes
 "Persistent voice change? Oncologist warns it could be sign of throat cancer")
'There's no full stop in politics': PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi bid farewell to retiring Rajya Sabha MPs as senior leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Pawar, and several others completed their terms in the Upper House
 "'There's no full stop in politics': PM bids farewell to 59 Rajya Sabha MPs")
SGB Series IV investors get 312% returns as RBI sets exit price for bonds
Online buyers are set to turn a Rs 1 lakh investment into over Rs 4.12 lakh, though policy shifts will soon restrict tax-free gains to original subscribers
 "SGB Series IV investors get 312% returns as RBI sets exit price for bonds")
Rs 1,000 monthly pension inadequate for needs, says Parliamentary panel
Committee calls for a 'more realistic' payout aligning with demands to raise the monthly floor to Rs 7,500
 "Rs 1,000 monthly pension inadequate for needs, says Parliamentary panel")
Get Rs 2.4 lakh, fly to India for free: US pushes immigrants to self-deport
US self deport: US DHS rolls out free flights and $2,600 exit bonus for migrants, including Indians, using CBP Home app to leave voluntarily
 "Get Rs 2.4 lakh, fly to India for free: US pushes immigrants to self-deport")
West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout
West Asia war deepens economic strain as LPG shortages, LNG risks, shipping costs and polymer spikes ripple through India's energy and trade chains
 "West Asia war digest, March 18: Stories tracking the economic fallout")