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The government has raised over Rs 35,000 crore in tax and penalty demands under the Black Money Act since 2015, but recovered only Rs 338 crore. No country-specific data is maintained, and 163 prosecutions have been filed till March 2025

The BJP criticised Congress for excluding Manish Tewari and Shashi Tharoor from the Operation Sindoor debate in Parliament, alleging the party is suppressing its own leaders to control the narrative. Tewari's cryptic post added fuel to the internal rift speculation

India overtook China as the top exporter of smartphones to the US in Q2 2025, thanks to Apple’s strategic shift in manufacturing. “Made-in-India” devices accounted for 44 per cent of imports, with Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro models driving the growth

The NPCI will enforce new UPI rules from August 1, limiting balance checks, restricting auto-pay timings, and capping reversal requests. The changes aim to ease network congestion, enhance transaction security, and improve the user experience across payment apps

Indian forces neutralised Sulaiman, an ex-Pakistan Army commando and Lashkar-e-Tayiba mastermind behind the April 22 Pahalgam massacre, in Operation Mahadev. The probe confirms ISI’s direct role in the plot, executed using only Pakistani terrorists to maintain secrecy

Kinetic Engineering has re-entered the two-wheeler segment with the launch of its iconic Kinetic DX in an electric avatar. Priced from Rs 1.11 lakh, the scooter offers a 116 km range as the company plans major investments and dealership expansion

The move, targeting mainly mid and senior roles, comes as part of TCS’ strategy to become a “future-ready” organisation

A fake residence certificate was issued to a stray dog in rural Patna, naming its canine parents. Authorities canceled the document, filed an FIR, and launched a probe amid scrutiny of Bihar's voter list revision process

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a fiery Lok Sabha speech, accused the Opposition of demoralising the armed forces by questioning Operation Sindoor’s success. He asserted that the mission met all objectives, faced no losses, and warned that India would resume if provoked

The Supreme Court sought a response from the Uttarakhand government on a plea by a priest of Maa Chandi Devi Temple challenging a High Court order appointing a receiver. The petitioner claims mismanagement was never proven and alleges natural justice was violated

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that the strikes ended only after destroying terror bases in Pakistan and warned that any future misadventure would invite a strong response

The Supreme Court slammed MP minister Vijay Shah for only issuing an online apology after making controversial remarks about Army officer Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The court directed the SIT to submit a report and appear on August 18

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has demanded full transparency from the Union government on Operation Sindoor ahead of a key parliamentary debate. The Opposition plans pointed interventions as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Prime Minister Modi are expected to address both Houses of Parliament

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Parliament that Operation Sindoor was completed in 22 minutes, killing over 100 terrorists. The mission targeted terrorist bases without crossing borders. Opposition protests over Bihar's SIR exercise delayed the debate multiple times

A man in Sultanpur was arrested for killing his teen daughter's boyfriend and injuring his friend after catching them late at night. The incident happened in Palia Golpur village, and police are investigating the case further

The government projects annual coal output growth of 6-7 per cent to reach 1.5 billion tonnes by 2029-30

A global study shows that using stricter obesity criteria requiring an existing health issue could drastically reduce obesity rates. Experts warn this could delay diagnosis and give a false sense of health, risking missed opportunities for early intervention and care

The Supreme Court will hear petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls. Petitioners allege mass voter exclusion, while the ECI defends the exercise as legal and inclusive, ahead of Bihar Assembly polls

NHRC Chairperson Justice V Ramasubramanian revealed that 51 FIRs related to violence against women are filed every hour in India. At a national symposium, experts called for stronger enforcement, gender sensitisation, and societal change to ensure women's safety

Pune Police busted a drug-fueled rave party in Kharadi, arresting seven individuals, including Pranjal Khewalkar, son-in-law of former minister Eknath Khadse. The raid triggered political controversy, with Khadse demanding a probe into possible motives behind the police action