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Middle East Tensions Escalate: Iran's Missile Attack Disrupts Air Traffic

The international community has reacted with alarm, with the Israeli embassy in Australia calling for sanctions against Iran.

Oct 2, 2024

Civilian backlash against military dominance in Pakistan

Stung by violence in country, Pakistan Parliament summons Army and ISI chief for in-camera briefing

As violence grips several parts of Pakistan Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has summoned the joint session of the National Assembly (lower house) and the Senate of Pakistan (upper house) where the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir and heads of various intelligence agencies will give an in-camera briefing on various matters of national security.

Oct 1, 2024

UPI Transactions Skyrocket, Marking Digital Payment Surge

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has seen a significant surge in its transaction value and volume in September. The data released by NPCI on Tuesday revealed that UPI transactions reached a remarkable value of Rs 20.64 lakh crore, marking a 31% year-on-year increase.

Oct 1, 2024

Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM

Shigeru Ishiba, the leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), has been elected as the country's next Prime Minister in a parliamentary vote on Tuesday. He will succeed Fumio Kishida.

Oct 1, 2024

India and France intensify strategic partnership as NSA Doval calls on French President Macron in Paris

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, reiterating India's commitment to implement the Horizon 2047 roadmap between the two long-standing strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific.

Oct 1, 2024

Voter enthusiasm in J&K polls third makes turnout outstrip earlier rounds, crosses 65 per cent

The 'festival of democracy' was at the height of its fervour in the third and final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections on Tuesday as the turnout, at 65.46 per cent, crossed the figures of the earlier two rounds, even with an hour still to go before the close of polling.

Oct 1, 2024

'Job creation powerhouse': FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi for manufacturing sector boost

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recently reported remarkable surge in manufacturing jobs and wages for workers in FY 23, where they have risen by 7.6 per cent and 5.5 per cent, respectively, saying under his leadership, the sector has "not only rebounded but is now thriving".

Oct 1, 2024

Demolition of illegal houses begins in Musi riverbed

Authorities in Hyderabad on Tuesday began demolition of vacated houses that had been built illegally along the Musi Riverbed for the Musi Riverfront Development Project.

Oct 1, 2024

Revised transaction fee on stock exchanges, TDS rates come into effect

Indian Stock Exchanges Revise Transaction Fees and TDS Rates [Details Here]

The Indian stock exchanges, specifically the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), have announced a significant revision in their transaction fees for cash and futures and options trading.

Oct 1, 2024

Public spending on health overtakes out-of-pocket expenditure in India: Report

In a first, public spending on health has overtaken the out-of-pocket expenditure in India, according to the Union Health Ministry's National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22.

Oct 1, 2024

Sensex closes up by 236 pts, NTPC and Kotak Mahindra Bank top gainers

Sensex, Nifty open positive, trade higher amid positive global cues

At 9:39 a.m., Sensex was at 84,461, up 161 points or 0.19 per cent and Nifty was at 25,858, up 47 points or 0.18 per cent.

Oct 1, 2024

After 30 Years of Exemplary Service, DGP R.R. Swain Bids Farewell to J&K Police

Andhra cadre IPS office Nalin Prabhat, who is presently serving as DGP (Law and Order) takes over as the new DGP of J&K.

Oct 1, 2024

Arrested PAK national, 3 foreigners were set to get Indian passports: K'taka Minister

Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Monday that the Pakistani national and three other foreigners, who were arrested in the city for illegal stay, were set to get Indian passports.

Oct 1, 2024

What is BRAP 2024: A Game-Changer for India's Business Landscape

The Indian government's BRAP 2024 aims to bolster the 'Make in India' initiative and enhance ease of doing business. The plan introduces an innovative assessment methodology and focuses on reducing approval times.

Oct 1, 2024

Congress Confident of Forming Government in Jammu & Kashmir Amid Polls

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh hints at involving PDP in a post-poll grand alliance in case the coalition falls short of some seats.

Sep 30, 2024

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Search Results for: national security

Middle East Tensions Escalate: Iran's Missile Attack Disrupts Air Traffic

Stung by violence in country, Pakistan Parliament summons Army and ISI chief for in-camera briefing

UPI Transactions Skyrocket, Marking Digital Payment Surge

Shigeru Ishiba formally elected Japan's PM

India and France intensify strategic partnership as NSA Doval calls on French President Macron in Paris

Voter enthusiasm in J&K polls third makes turnout outstrip earlier rounds, crosses 65 per cent

'Job creation powerhouse': FM Sitharaman credits PM Modi for manufacturing sector boost

Demolition of illegal houses begins in Musi riverbed

Indian Stock Exchanges Revise Transaction Fees and TDS Rates [Details Here]

Public spending on health overtakes out-of-pocket expenditure in India: Report

Sensex, Nifty open positive, trade higher amid positive global cues

After 30 Years of Exemplary Service, DGP R.R. Swain Bids Farewell to J&K Police

Arrested PAK national, 3 foreigners were set to get Indian passports: K'taka Minister

What is BRAP 2024: A Game-Changer for India's Business Landscape

Congress Confident of Forming Government in Jammu & Kashmir Amid Polls

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]