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India's net direct tax collection witnessed an 8% growth, reaching ₹17.04 lakh crore. This increase was significantly influenced by a 14% drop in the issuance of refunds, which amounted to over ₹2.97 lakh crore compared…
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IndiGo has approached the Delhi High Court seeking a refund of ₹900 crore in Customs duty, alleging that the duty was wrongly levied on re-imported aircraft parts after repairs. The airline contends that a Customs tribu…
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Approximately 4,000 micro-observers have been deployed in West Bengal to meticulously scrutinize the Summary Revision of Electoral Rolls (SIR) hearing process. This crucial measure aims to identify and report any discre…
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The U.S. has deported over 5 lakh migrants since January, with a significant escalation in third-country deportations under Mr. Trump's policy, as reported up to October 2025. This approach, previously rare, raises conc…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Oman on December 17 for a two-day trip, marking the final leg of a three-nation tour. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral ties and was expected to finalize a Free Trade Agreement…
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ByteDance and TikTok have signed binding agreements to sell TikTok's U.S. unit to American investors, including Oracle and Silver Lake. This move aims to address U.S. national security concerns regarding data privacy an…
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New projections from the Diabetes Atlas indicate that 900 million people globally will be living with diabetes by 2050. This alarming forecast underscores the urgent need for robust, tailored strategies across countries…
Read full storyThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached assets worth ₹3,436.56 crore in connection with the PACL 'fraud' case. This significant action by the ED demonstrates its role in combating large-scale economic offenses and…
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The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) has directed the release of ₹311.67 crore from the sale of attached shares to clear long-pending dues of Kingfisher Airlines employees. This significant ruling establishes the priority o…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with the 'Order of Oman', a significant international honour. This award marks the latest addition to his distinguished list, bringing his total to over 28 highest civilia…
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Google has launched its new AI model, Gemini 3 Flash, which is designed with frontier intelligence. This model is specifically optimized for enhanced speed and significant cost savings, aiming for high performance on Ph…
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Justice G.R. Swaminathan of the High Court firmly stated that law and order cannot be cited as a reason to disregard court orders. This assertion came during the hearing of contempt of court cases, notably involving the…
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The U.S. Senate confirmed private astronaut Jared Isaacman as NASA chief with a 67-30 vote, two weeks after his second hearing. Isaacman, an ally of Elon Musk, emphasized the critical need for NASA to accelerate efforts…
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The Trump administration expanded its travel ban, adding five more countries and imposing new restrictions, notably on individuals holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents. This significant international po…
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The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has stated that annual investment in nature-based solutions must reach $384 billion by 2025. This significant increase, more than double current levels, is crucial for ach…
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The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre and the Competition Commission of India (CCI) regarding Apple's plea against an audit order. Apple fears a maximum penalty exposure of approximately $38 billion,…
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Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) conducted the first reported underwater drone attack, targeting a Russian submarine in the port of Novorossiysk using its "Sub Sea Baby" drones. This marks a significant development in n…
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The SHANTI Bill aims to attract private sector investment in India's nuclear energy sector by establishing a clear liability framework. It mandates that nuclear plant operators will be penalized based on the size of the…
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The Civil Aviation Ministry, led by Mr. Rammohan Naidu, will seek cabinet approval to relocate the Airports Authority of India (AAI)'s radar in Mumbai. This strategic move aims to free up valuable land for the developme…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Israel on December 16 to engage in discussions concerning bilateral and regional issues. This high-level diplomatic engagement follows a recent conversation…
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India's outbound shipments witnessed a significant surge, increasing by 19.37% to reach $38.13 billion in November. This growth, as highlighted by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, is particularly noteworthy as it succ…
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Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has offered to abandon Ukraine's bid to join NATO, a key demand from Russia, in exchange for robust security guarantees from Western nations. This pivotal move aims to de-escalate the ongoi…
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the approval of road projects worth ₹1.50 lakh crore for Maharashtra. This substantial investment is aimed at significantly enhancing the state's infrastructure and connectivity, w…
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The article discusses the sale of Nvidia's H200 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) to China, despite previous US export restrictions on advanced AI chips. This development highlights the ongoing US-China tech rivalry, whe…
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