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Two Naxalites gunned down in anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

After guns fell silent, bodies of two Naxalites, clad in uniform, along with a Self-Loading Rifle, an Insas rifle and a 12-bore rifle were recovered from the spot

India-EU FTA leaves carbon tax intact, talks to address concerns: Official

The EU's CBAM, which entered its definitive financial phase in January 2026, imposes charges on embedded carbon emissions in imports of key sectors

PM Modi becomes most followed leader on Instagram with 100 mn followers

Prime Minister Modi joined Instagram in 2014, and over the past decade, his account has evolved into one of the most engaging digital spaces among global leaders

Under BJP mayor, BMC presents ₹80,952 cr Budget, focus on infra projects

Notably, the civic body has announced that ₹36,623.09 crore from its fixed deposits will be deployed to fund critical infrastructure projects

Andhra milk contamination: Fifth death reported, 15 undergoing treatment

Strong epidemiological evidence indicates milk adulteration as the probable cause, and coordinated action has been initiated across departments

'More than a friend': Netanyahu praises PM Modi, thanks him for support

Describing India as 'a gigantic country' and his own country also backing with 'enormous power', the Israeli premier said that the 'relationship is an enormous force multiplier'

CDSCO modifies norms for testing permissions to speed up drug approvals

The circular further stated that this move would shift the focus to faster movement of files while retaining technical scrutiny for later stages

Drive signal did not reach pyro valve: Isro on NVS-02 orbit-raising issue

NVS-02 was injected successfully into the elliptical transfer orbit of 170x37,785 km with 20.8 degree inclination at 00:53 UT, Isro said in a statement

Chapter on 'judicial corruption': NCERT apologises, book to be rewritten

The council, responsible for school education curriculum, also put on hold the circulation of the textbook, hours after it took the book off its website

UK enforces digital travel system, mandatory eVisas for Indians

The new procedure will replace paper-based visa stickers as part of a phased programme over recent years

11,790 MHz telecom spectrum available for auction valued at ₹2.1 trn

Sources further said that overall, the spectrum is 19 per cent cheaper than prices recommended in 2022

Ex-branch manager among 4 arrested in IDFC First Bank fraud case

Haryana's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has arrested four people, including the alleged masterminds behind the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud, with a private firm owned by the wife of a former employee emerging at the centre of the financial irregularities.

Benchmarks pare gains in choppy trade as US duty move hits sentiment

The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 57.85 points or 0.23 per cent to settle at 25,482.50. It hit a high of 25,652.60 during the day, up by around 228 points from the last close

Govt to roll out 3-month compliance relief scheme for firms from Apr 15

The scheme, which will be operational from April 15 to July 15, comes after representations from various stakeholders seeking more time for making the filings

India sustains 7-7.5% growth; Bengal should go maritime: EAC's Sanyal

Sanyal also said that West Bengal should reposition itself as a maritime state and consider setting up a large port

Maharashtra GST Department initiates inspection, search at Lupin office

The company is extending its cooperation with the officials and providing necessary information and documents, it added

SC to hear suo motu case on NCERT book chapter on judiciary on Thursday

This assumes significance as the CJI on Wednesday strongly objected to a chapter on judicial corruption in NCERT's Class 8 curriculum

India sugar output estimate for FY26 cut 5.57% on weak yields in top states

The third advance estimate, released after an executive committee meeting, follows a second projection of 34.35 million tonnes. Output last year was 29.62 million tonnes

Agri Minister Shivraj Chouhan pitches for DBT of fertiliser subsidy

Currently, fertiliser subsidies in India are primarily transferred to companies rather than directly to farmers

Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi left for Israel after challenged on US deal

Gandhi on Tuesday had said the Indo-US interim trade deal was sealed under pressure and dared Prime Minister Modi to scrap the "anti-farmer" agreement, following the US Supreme Court ruling