Gujarat ATS busts terror module linked to Al-Qaeda in Indian Subcontinent; arrests 4 members

Ahmedabad, 23/7: The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad on Wednesday arrested four persons for their alleged links to the Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), a banned terror outfit. Terror module affiliated with AQIS has been busted by the Gujarat ATS. Four persons linked to the proscribed terror outfit have been arrested,” ATS said in a…

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Karnataka’s new caste survey to be conducted from September 22 to October 7

Bengaluru, 23/7: Over a month after it set aside the social and educational survey (caste census) conducted by the Kantharaj Commission in 2015, the Karnataka government has decided to conduct a fresh social and educational survey for 15 days from September 22 to October 7. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah convened a top-level meeting on Wednesday, where…

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ED books Myntra, directors in over Rs 1,654-crore FEMA violation case

New Delhi, 23/7: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has registered a FEMA case against Flipkart-backed e-commerce platform Myntra, linked companies and directors for FDI “contravention” of over Rs 1,654 crore. The complaint has been filed under Section 16(3) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act after the federal agency received “credible information” that Myntra…

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Supreme Court to hear Justice Yashwant Varma’s plea against recommendation

New Delhi, 23/7: The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to examine a plea filed by Justice Yashwant Varma, indicted by an in-house inquiry report over discovery of cash bundles at his house, questioning the validity of actions initiated against him including the recommendation for his removal. Senior advocate Kapil Sibal on behalf of Varma mentioned…

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Gross NPA of public sector banks drops by Rs 3.33 lakh crore in 4 years: Govt

New Delhi, 23/7: Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of public sector banks declined to 2.58 per cent in March 2025 from 9.11 per cent recorded in March 2021, a 6.53 percentage points decline in 4 years helped by “comprehensive measures” taken by the government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Union Finance Ministry informed parliament…

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Pakistan steeped in fanaticism, terrorism: India tells UNSC meeting

United Nations, 23/7: India told a UN Security Council meeting presided over by Pakistan that there should be a “serious cost” to nations who foment cross-border terrorism, as it described the neighbouring country as a “serial borrower” steeped in “fanaticism”. As we debate promoting international peace and security, it is essential to recognise that there…

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Major reshuffle in IAS officers in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, 22/7: In a major development, Odisha government effects a major reshuffle in IAS cadre.Here is the full list. Hemant Sharma, IAS (RR-1995):Continues as ACS, Industries Department; Given additional charge of ACS, Information & Public Relations; Continues as Chairman, IPICOL   Sanjay Kumar Singh’s additional charge as Principal Secretary, I&PR terminated   Sanjeeb Kumar Mishra,…

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