Israel accuses Hamas of ignoring Gaza’s will, continues hostage crisis

April 2, 2025 7:47 AM April 2, 2025 7:47 AM

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Israel accuses Hamas of ignoring Gaza’s will, continues hostage crisis

Israel has claimed that Hamas continues to push for war while also refusing to release the hostages. During a media briefing, Foreign Affairs Minister of Israel Gideon Sa’ar said that Hamas is ignoring the will and the rage of the citizens of Gaza for ending the war. Sa'ar said that instead of liste...

Indian equestrian Niharika Singhania clinches gold at Azelhof CSI Lier in Belgium

April 2, 2025 7:26 AM April 2, 2025 7:26 AM

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Indian equestrian Niharika Singhania clinches gold at Azelhof CSI Lier in Belgium

In a remarkable display of skill and dedication, young Indian equestrian player Niharika Singhania has clinched first position in the prestigious Azelhof CSI Lier equestrian competition held in Belgium. Competing against international participants, Niharika demonstrated exceptional talent and compos...

98.21% of ₹2000 notes returned to banking system, legal tender status remains: RBI

April 2, 2025 7:16 AM April 2, 2025 7:16 AM

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98.21% of ₹2000 notes returned to banking system, legal tender status remains: RBI

The Reserve Bank of India, RBI, has said 98.21 per cent of the 2000 rupee bank notes have been returned to the banking system. On May 19, 2023, the RBI announced the withdrawal of bank notes of the 2000 Rupee denomination from circulation. The RBI said in a statement issued that the total value of 2...

India records highest child adoptions in 12 years with 4,515 cases in FY 2024-25

April 2, 2025 7:11 AM April 2, 2025 7:11 AM

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India records highest child adoptions in 12 years with 4,515 cases in FY 2024-25

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has said that India’s adoption ecosystem has seen a significant boost in the Financial Year 2024-25, with a record 4,515 child adoptions. This marks the highest in the past 12 years. Of the total number, 4,155 were domestic adoptions, which reflects the gr...

CBIC to launch E-processing for gems & jewellery trade next month

April 2, 2025 7:41 AM April 2, 2025 7:41 AM

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CBIC to launch E-processing for gems & jewellery trade next month

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has said it will introduce the electronic processing of the import and export of gems, jewellery, and machinery samples through personal carriage by air passengers. This will come into effect from the 1st of next month at specified airports. Nine airpo...

EPFO enhances payment options by adding 15 more banks to Direct Payment System

April 2, 2025 8:02 AM April 2, 2025 8:02 AM

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EPFO enhances payment options by adding 15 more banks to Direct Payment System

Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has expanded its Multi-Banking Centralised Collection System by empanelling 15 more banks, bringing the total number of banks in the panel to 32. The EPFO entered into agreements with Public and Private Sector Banks in this regard in the presence of Unio...