The Indian government has issued a nationwide alert following the increasing circulation of counterfeit ₹500 currency notes. The Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has clarified that viral social media claims about the position of the green security stripe determining a note’s authenticity are misleading and incorrect. Over the…
In a significant display of maritime strength, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant, recently conducted operations in the Arabian Sea, approaching waters near Pakistan. This maneuver underscores India’s commitment to regional security and its readiness to respond to emerging threats. Strategic Deployment Near Pakistan’s Waters The Indian Navy’s deployment of INS Vikrant close to Pakistan’s…
In the wake of the devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, Indian security forces have intensified their crackdown on terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. As part of this effort, the residences of two individuals suspected of involvement in the attack—Adil Guri from Anantnag and Asif Sheikh from Sopore—have been demolished. This action…
A Border Security Force (BSF) constable on patrol duty in Punjab’s Abohar sector strayed across the India‑Pakistan International Border (IB) in the early hours of Thursday, 24 April 2025, after dense fog reduced visibility to barely a few metres. Pakistan Rangers apprehended the soldier, identified by officials as Constable P. K. Singh of the 182nd battalion, at approximately 06:15 a.m. local time….
New Delhi — Within 36 hours of the 22 April 2025 terrorist outrage that killed 26 holiday‑makers in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pahalgam resort, the Government of India rolled out its toughest package of reprisals against Pakistan in nearly two decades, signalling that “business as usual” is over until Islamabad takes “verifiable action” against the perpetrators. Latest news & breaking headlines Border…
After nearly nine months of anxious waiting in boardrooms and automobile showrooms alike, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has formally operationalised the 1 per cent Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on the purchase of designated luxury goods costing more than ₹10 lakh. The measure, announced in the Union Budget 2024 as part of the new income‑tax regime, is…
In a devastating act of terrorism, militants attacked tourists in the Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, resulting in the deaths of at least 28 individuals and injuring more than 20 others. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for this heinous act. The Attack…
India’s basmati rice exports have witnessed a significant surge, with Saudi Arabia leading as the largest importer. In the fiscal year 2023-24, India exported approximately 1.09 million metric tons (10.98 lakh metric tons) of basmati rice to Saudi Arabia, marking a 15% increase from the previous year. This trade was valued at ₹10,391.12 crore (approximately…
The Ministry of Finance on Friday categorically denied media reports suggesting that the government is planning to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions above ₹2,000. The clarification comes amid rising public concern and social media discussions around the possibility of such a tax burden on digital transactions. In a…
In a major reform aimed at streamlining the toll collection system and enhancing efficiency on national highways, the Indian government has announced that it will phase out FASTag and implement a GNSS-based (Global Navigation Satellite System) GPS toll collection system starting May 1, 2025. This transformative move marks a shift from the current RFID-based tolling…