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FM Sitharaman to move Health Security se National Security Cess Bill for c
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to move the Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025 for consideration and passing in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
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Taiwan slams China's fake intel meeting claims as CCP disinformation plot
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's military has strongly denied online reports alleging that its intelligence officials conducted secret meetings with Dutch intelligence counterparts, calling the claims part of a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) orchestrated misinformation campaign aimed at discrediting Taiwan.
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NSA Doval, Thai Foreign Minister Phuangketkeow discuss maritime security,
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held a bilateral meeting here in the national capital on Monday and discussed ways to expand the strategic partnership between the two countries, along with promoting security cooperation, the Thai For
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UAPA enforcement intensifies; over 2,900 held in 2023 with 118 convictions
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The number of arrests and convictions made under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) has seen a steady and significant rise over the past five years, with 2023 recording the highest figures, a Home Ministry data shared with the Lok Sabha mentions.
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India needs transformational geospatial push to meet development and secur
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India needs a transformational push in geospatial infrastructure to achieve its economic and national security goals, senior government officials and experts said on the opening day of the GeoSmart India 2025 summit in New Delhi.
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Donald Trump holds Oval Office meeting on Venezuela amid questions on US s
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The deliberations came as the US has stepped up pressure on Venezuela through strikes on "drug boats" and a significant military build-up in the Caribbean under "Operation Southern Spear." The Pentagon has deployed more than a dozen warships and around 15,000 troops to the region.
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India accelerates efforts to build domestic geospatial infrastructure amid
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On the first day of the four-day long GeoSmart India, the discussions were made around India's push for stronger geospatial infrastructure driven by rising national security sensitivities and the need for reliable domestic platforms to support land administration, climate planning and teleco
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Rubio says Russia-Ukraine peace deal is still 'delicate'
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with a Ukrainian delegation led by the head of Kyiv's National Security and Defence Council, Rustem Umerov, said the discussions on Sunday were "productive" but that there is "more work to be done".
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COAI welcomes government's move mandating SIM-binding for devices for app-
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has welcomed and commended the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in what it termed a landmark step towards bolstering National Security and safeguarding Indian citizens, citing the latter's move mandating SIM-binding for devices for App-bas
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Manipur GST amendments taken up for consideration and passing in Lok Sabha
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The Central government amended the Central Goods and Services Act of 2017, particularly section 121 to 134 of the finance Act 2025. This was passed by Parliament and enacted in 2024. These changes also came into effect on October 2025 after more than half of the states updated their GST.
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Centre introduces bill to impose new cess on pan masala, Gutka for nationa
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After a 'sin tax' on tobacco-related items during the GST rationalisation exercise, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced 'Healthy Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025', in the Lok Sabha. The Bill proposed a rigorous new tax regime on pan masala and gutkha manu
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PM Modi extends greetings on BSF Raising Day; commends their unwavering re
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"On BSF Raising Day, my greetings to all their personnel. BSF symbolises India's unwavering resolve and utmost professionalism. Their sense of duty is exemplary. They serve in some of the most challenging terrains," PM Modi posted on X.
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