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The Lok Sabha passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025, regulating foreign immigration. Union Home Minister Amit Shah welcomed those contributing to India’s development but issued a stern warning to potential threats, emphasizing that the nation is not an open shelter. The bill aims to gather current information on all foreign visitors to India for…

The Lok Sabha approved the 2025 Finance Bill, with 35 amendments by the Indian government, notably removing the 6% digital tax on online ads. This signals progress in the budget approval process, with the Rajya Sabha next in line for consideration. The 2025-26 Union Budget plans total expenditure at ₹50.65 lakh crore, up by 7.4%…

A raid on a momo-making unit in Mataur, Mohali sparked national outrage over food safety and animal cruelty concerns. Initially mistaken for a dog’s head, the unhygienic kitchen discovery was later revealed to be goat meat by the district animal husbandry department. This shifted attention from animal cruelty accusations to food safety breaches at the…

A 49-year-old woman in Kolkata tested positive for human coronavirus HKU1 after experiencing a persistent fever, cough, and cold for 15 days. She is currently stable and receiving treatment at a private hospital in South Kolkata. The hospital assured that it is an isolated case but urged caution to prevent any potential spread. Human coronavirus…

The Enforcement Directorate is conducting raids at OSF’s Bengaluru offices, founded by George Soros, as part of a FEMA investigation into potential foreign exchange violations. NDTV reported that premises of former Amnesty International staff and current Human Rights Watch employees were also searched. Officials are examining a case where OSF is suspected of using foreign…

A father and his mother were arrested for killing his two minor boys in Odisha’s Nayagarh district, where the victims, aged 14 and 9, were found hanging. Initial reports suggested suicide, but police discovered evidence of foul play. Prakash Mohanty allegedly murdered his sons with his mother, Souri Mohanty, due to their opposition to his…

Applying for a PAN in India can be complicated due to document requirements. This article simplifies the process by specifying necessary documents for different applicant types – individual, company, or foreign entity. Prepare these documents for your PAN application. Applicants need identity and address proof for a PAN card. Identity proofs can be Aadhaar, voter…

Fixing errors on an Indian birth certificate requires patience and a careful approach due to potential clerical mistakes or inaccuracies in the provided information during registration. Understanding the necessary correction procedures is crucial to ensure that the certificate reflects your personal details accurately. This guide presents essential steps and tips for rectifying mistakes, underlining the…

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) seized Rs 10 lakh cash, records, and digital devices during raids at 16 locations in Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur, Noida, and Mumbai under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with money laundering investigations. These raids are linked to illegal foreign remittances related to gold, diamond, and precious stones…

Air India reported that flight AI126 from Chicago to Delhi diverted back to Chicago due to most lavatories becoming unusable from items flushed in the toilets. Investigation found improper disposal of objects like polythene bags, rags, and clothes as the culprit. This led to the toilets being inoperable and necessitated the return to Chicago O’Hare…