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New Delhi: With the goods and services tax (GST) rate cut in the next-gen tax reforms, the indirect tax collections impacted to some extent as the GST collection in November recorded meagre growth of 0.7 per cent to reach over Rs 1.7 lakh crore, marking the lowest monthly mop-up since February 2024. The GST collection is related to the goods consumed and services availed in October. The GST rate cut came into effect from September 22, the first day of Navratri. As per the finance ministry's dat ...Read More >
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out fresh raids at eight locations in South Kashmir's Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts as part of its probe into the "white-collar" terror module linked to the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort in October that killed 15 people and injured several others, officials said here. Officials said the searches were conducted at Koil, Chandgam, Malangpora and Samboora in Pulwama, besides residences in Shopian and Kulgam. The most s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 1 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to consider the objections of parents of Major Mohit Sharma, who was killed during a counter-terrorism operation in Jammu and Kashmir, while granting certification to the film 'Dhurandhar'. The Ranveer Singh-starrer is scheduled to be released on December 5. Justice Sachin Datta directed the CBFC to consider and examine the grievances raised by the parents before deciding on the film cert ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 1 (ANI): India is accelerating its efforts to build domestic geospatial and space-data infrastructure as policymakers and industry leaders warned that rising demand for satellite information, digital public services and security applications is raising pressure to reduce foreign dependence, industry participants said on Monday at GeoSmart India 2025. On the first day of the four-day-long premier geospatial (GIS) conference hosted by Geospatial World, the discussions ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The city celebrated Tribal Pride Day with devotion and enthusiasm on Saturday, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Birsa Munda. Tribal culture, traditions and his contribution to nation-building were remembered with reverence. Radheshyam Jamle, convener of Tribal Development Forum, Indore Metropolitan Area, said that brothers and sisters from tribal community assembled at two different points in the metropolis and marched to Tantya Bhil Square. Participants reached ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 13 (ANI): Shiv Sena UBT spokesperson Anand Dubey on Thursday slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government for "focusing on Bihar election" and not on "national security" comments made a day after the Cabinet passed a resolution terming the November 10 Delhi blast as a "terror incident" which claimed the lives of 12 civilians. Dubey told ANI, "... The incident has shaken the whole country and has claimed 12 lives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi sai ...Read More >
Patna, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following the deadly explosion in a parked car near Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi on Monday evening, Bihar Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav expressed grief over the incident and demanded a fair probe. Tejashwi said he was deeply pained by the tragedy, adding, "Such explosions in the national capital are worrying and painful. I offer my deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured." Yadav fur ...Read More >
Faridabad: A Kashmiri doctor has been arrested here with around 360 kg of inflammable material suspected to be ammonium nitrate and a huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered from his rented accommodation, police said on Monday. During a joint operation by a team of Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir police, the accused Muzammil, a teacher at Al Falah University, was arrested, they said. Al Falah University in Haryana's Dhouj, around 45 km from Delhi, is privately run and recognised by the Unive ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 7 (UNI) The MEA said today that it is in touch with the UAE authorities over the detention of Major (retd) Vikrant Jaitly, a veteran of the elite 3 Para (Special Forces), and brother of Bollywood actress Celina Jaitly. He is currently in detention in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under unclear circumstances. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at a briefing today: "So on the case of Major Vikrant Jaitly, we are in touch with UAE authorities. Our ...Read More >
Imphal: The Centre intensified counterinsurgency campaigns along the borders in Manipur state sector with the killing of 4 insurgents, injuring one, and arresting five cadres associated with the proscribed United National Kuki Army (UNKA) in the early hours on Tuesday, officials reported. A total of 6 UNKA cadres, including a juvenile, were apprehended along with arms and ammunition in different operations in the Henglep sub-division of Manipur's Churachandpur district, the reports stated. A j ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress has reignited its campaign to abolish the Agniveer short-term military recruitment scheme, branding it a "grave danger" to national security, youth employment, and armed forces morale. At a press briefing at AICC headquarters, Col (retd) Rohit Chaudhary, Chairman of the Ex-Servicemen Department, launched "Jai Jawan Campaign Part 2", pledging to regularise all Agniveers and reinstate permanent pensionable service. Introduced in 2022, Agniveer enli ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged India to prepare for war-like situations, emphasizing indigenous military foundations. He highlighted the need for self-reliance in defence production, citing recent cross-border hostilities as a reminder of potential threats. Singh stressed that indigenisation is crucial to navigate global uncertainties and redefine India's security strategy. NEW DELHI: India needs to be "ready for a war-like situation", with military preparedness being based on indigenous ...Read More >
This includes around 130 square km of pristine forest inhabited by the Nicobarese, a Scheduled Tribe (ST), and the Shompens, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), whose population is estimated to be between 200 and 300. In a detailed letter to Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, the signatories said it was "disingenuous to label what is essentially a commercial project as a strategic one and invoke national security whenever questions on the project are raised". They cautioned that ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress on Tuesday slammed as "specious argument" Home Minister Amit Shah's remarks that the Great Nicobar Island Development Project will increase the country's maritime trade multiple times. Congress general secretary in-charge communications and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh asserted that the project's "devastating ecological and social impacts are beyond doubt". The opposition party's attack on the government came a day after over 70 scientists, environmentalist ...Read More >
Srinagar- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said India must stay prepared for a "war-like situation" at all times, citing lessons from Operation Sindoor, the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May that underscored the volatility along the country's borders. Addressing an event in New Delhi, Singh said that although India gave a "firm response" during the May 7-10 conflict, the episode should serve as a learning experience for shaping future national security strategies. "Operat ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (PTI) India must remain ready for a "war-like situation" as the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May showed anything can happen anytime along the frontiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday. Addressing an event, Singh said that though India gave a "firm response" to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, it should serve as a case study to learn and chart the future course of action in dealing with national security challenges. The defence minister said the ...Read More >
Air pollution in India is now a serious threat to brains and bodies, not just lungs. Congress demands changes to the National Clean Air Programme. They also want updated air quality standards. Millions of deaths are linked to pollution, including non-communicable diseases. India's pollution levels far exceed global guidelines. This crisis impacts health, society, and the future workforce. The Congress on Sunday said India's air pollution crisis is no longer just a respiratory issue but a full-b ...Read More >
US-based Starlink plans to set up nine gateway earth stations across India, including in Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Lucknow, as the Elon Musk-owned company readies infrastructure ahead of the commercial launch of its satellite communication (satcom) services in the country, said people with knowledge of the matter. "The company has applied for 600 gigabit per second capacity over India through its Gen 1 constellation. The spectrum has been assigned on a provisional basis ...Read More >
BSF became first force to induct two native breeds, Rampur Hound and Mudhol Hound Once celebrated in royal courts and on India's ancient battlefields, indigenous dog breeds are reclaiming their place of honour. This time, in the nation's frontline security forces. A transformative chapter began in January 2018 when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the National Training Centre for Dogs (NTCD) of the Border Security Force (BSF) at Tekanpur. Emphasising the need to promote Indian dog breeds f ...Read More >
New Delhi: The IT ministry has proposed amendments to social media intermediary guidelines to incorporate the impact of artificial intelligence. The draft amendments, published on 22 October, seek to crack down on the rising menace of deepfakes. However, creators and other industry stakeholders have called for some alterations to what the ministry has proposed. Mint breaks down the proposals and their impact on AI users. Over the past four days, creators, through policy think-tanks, have raise ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 25: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decisive leadership has transformed India's security landscape and economy, calling his tenure an era that "secured the nation and crushed terror sanctuaries." Addressing a series of rallies in poll-bound Bihar, Shah said that for seven decades, no government dared to revoke Article 370, but Modi ended that "historic injustice" in 2019, fully integrating Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. "Fo ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised Operation Sindoor as a symbol of India's courage and diplomacy. Speaking to Army leaders, he underscored the importance of remaining alert in the face of challenges and the necessity for robust information warfare strategies alongside infrastructure advancement. Operation Sindoor will go down in history as a symbol of India's courage and restraint, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday even as he called on the military to never underestimate the ad ...Read More >
New Delhi: As ties rebound, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney could visit India for the AI summit and talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February. The trip could push comprehensive economic and free trade partnership for which negotiations were suspended during the Justin Trudeau era. It has been learnt that Carney has been invited for the AI summit and he could also meet Modi for bilateral talks. India's high commissioner Dinesh Patnaik told Canada's leading English daily 'The Globe ...Read More >
Jaisalmer, Oct 24: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday described Operation Sindoor as an embodiment of India's military prowess & national character, and a demonstration by the soldiers that their strength lies not only in weapons, but also in their ethical discipline & strategic clarity. "Operation Sindoor will go down in history as not just a military operation, but also a symbol of the nation's courage and restraint. The action taken by our forces against terrorists was in keeping with ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness of the Indian Army during the Army Commanders' Conference held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. He also visited forward areas in Tanot and Longewala, where he interacted with troops and praised their commitment to national defence. The Defence Minister witnessed a dynamic capability demonstration showcasing the integration of new combat formations such as the Bhairav Battalion and Ashni Plat ...Read More >
The US Consulate General in Chennai announced on Thursday, October 23, 2025, that it has reopened and restarted visa application processing. Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 were allowed to attend, while those affected by the October 22 closure are being rescheduled and will receive new appointment details.The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US ...Read More >
In an inspiring announcement, India's defence production has soared to an impressive Rs 1.5 lakh crore, with an important Rs 33,000 crore coming from the private sector. At a recent book launch, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh celebrated this advancement while stressing the significance of civil-military integration for our national security and the quest for technological independence. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that domestic defence production has increased to Rs 1.5 lakh ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): Over 150 Indian breed dogs have been deployed across multiple operational theatres, including the Western and Eastern borders and in Anti-Naxalite operations, delivering "good results," a press release said. According to the release, their commendable performance has validated the decision to integrate Indian breeds into critical security and operational roles. Also Read | Did Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai Say That Saffronisation of Indian Armed Forces Would Damage Mor ...Read More >
Chennai: The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US Consulate General Chennai will re-open and restart visa application processing services on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Please note: Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 may come in on that date." It added, "Applicants whose appointments were canceled due to visa service closures on October 22 are cur ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 23 (ANI): The US Consulate General Chennai on Thursday announced that it will re-open and restart visa application processing services. In a post on X, the consulate said, "US Consulate General Chennai will re-open and restart visa application processing services on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Please note: Only applicants with appointments scheduled for October 23 may come in on that date." Chennai/status/1981025439675302352" rel="noopener" target="_blank" ...Read More >
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