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Army personnel were injured in an ongoing encounter in Bandipora area of north Kashmir on Wednesday. Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed an uptick in such incidents since the beginning of the Lok Sabha elections. This is the second encounter in Kashmir valley in less than two weeks. J&K Police said that a contact was established between militants and armed forces on Wednesday morning in Renji forest area of Bandipora's Aragam village and the search operation is going on. Officials said «two army troopers received bullet wounds during the initial exchange of fire with terrorists and both are stable». The armed forces have pressed helicopters and drones in service for surveillance of the forest area to prevent militants from fleeing. No casualty has been reported from either side, so far.

For millions of American workers, the federal government took two actions this week that could bestow potentially far-reaching benefits

U.S. agriculture officials say dairy cattle moving between states must be tested for the bird flu virus in an effort to track and control the growing outbreak

banks to exercise more vigilance when it comes to preventing the misuse of traditional banking channels in enabling unauthorised trading in foreign exchange. The central bank said in a notification on Wednesday that it has come across instances of unauthorised entities offering foreign exchange trading facilities to individuals with promises of disproportionate and exorbitant returns. Upon investigation, the RBI found that in order to facilitate such unauthorized foreign exchange trading, these entities have engaged local agents who then open accounts at different bank branches to collect money for margins, investments, and charges.

Android 15 Beta 1.1 release labeled "Disable screen share protections." The toggle’s description notes that it disables system protections for "sensitive app content" during screen sharing. However, this feature is currently inactive in the latest Android 15 beta. The publication also identified a new API within the latest beta release, allowing apps with custom virtual views, WebView, and Jetpack Compose to interact with a sensitive content protection feature.

Kotak Mahindra Bank, barring it from onboarding new customers through online and mobile banking channels. The regulator also directed the bank to stop issuing new credit cards. This action stems from concerns identified by the RBI.

The President of Indonesia Joko Widodo has raised concerns over the use of cryptocurrencies in money laundering.

Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday asked Kotak Mahindra Bank to cease issuing new credit cards and onboard new customers through its online and mobile banking channel. This directive comes as part of regulatory actions taken by the RBI in response to concerns regarding compliance and risk management at the bank. The RBI, however, directed the bank to continue providing services to its existing customers, including its credit card customers.

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₹16 lakh crore of his “billionaire friends" while also listing how money could have been used to prevent farmer suicides, help unemployed youth and women. In an extensive post in Hindi, Rahul Gandhi suggests that ₹16 lakh crore could cover the cost of waiving farm loans and subsidising LPG cylinders at ₹400 for the entire country for at least 20 years.

nuclear weapons in space on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council, which is due to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution calling on countries to prevent an arms race in outer space. Russia is expected to block the draft resolution, said some diplomats. The U.S.

NEW DELHI : Indian companies directly or indirectly in business with European firms face a twin hurdle as Germany tightens its screws on a new law aimed at ensuring fair labour standards and environmental requirements. For Indian businesses already subject to Europe’s carbon tax, Germany’s supply chain rules would mean additional compliance and reporting costs, apart from fines and loss of business opportunities for any violations, industry experts told Mint.

in-flight entertainment content through its app on a trial basis for passengers traveling between Delhi and Goa. This move, starting from May 1, will mark the first time that IndiGo is providing such entertainment options to its customers. Trial Details and Features The trial, scheduled to last for three months, will allow passengers to access the in-flight entertainment content via the IndiGo app. However, to prevent interference with aircraft electronics, this service will be activated only after the aircraft reaches cruising altitude. Passengers will be required to use their personal headphones to enjoy the content.

geo-strategic landscape is characterised by a change that is taking place at an «unprecedented» scale and speed, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Tuesday while asserting that military strength and capabilities are necessary to prevent wars. Recent geopolitical powerplays have displayed, that where national interests are concerned, countries will «not hesitate» to go to war. These developments have reaffirmed the relevance of hard power, he said this during an event here. The Army chief took part in the AIMA National Leadership Conclave and spoke on 'Hard Power: Modernising Forces through Self-reliance'. He said the overall rise of a nation can be said to occur when there is a significant and continuous increase in its «comprehensive national power».

The apex court also took a dig at Patanjali Ayurved’s public notice tendering unqualified public apology, asking if the size of the apology put out in 67 newspapers was similar to its full-page advertisements that it normally issued for its ayurvedic products. It asked Patanjali to bring on record within two days the “original” apology published in newspapers so as to check the size of the advertisement. “Cut the actual newspaper clippings and keep them handy. For you to photocopy by enlarging, it may not impress us. We want to see the actual size of the ad. When you issue an apology, it does not mean that we have to see it by a microscope," a bench comprising justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said.

In a relief for senior citizens, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age limit restriction for buying a health insurance policy, effective April 1.

Indian households often hold gold as an asset class, passing it down from one generation to another as a symbol of wealth and heritage in India. There are many stories relating to gold and people love this metal as a jewellery more than just an asset.

PTI, the court has “only decided on the issue of proof and not faith," a single bench of Justice Gautam Patel said, while dismissing the suit originally filed by Khuzaima Qutbuddin after the death of his brother and former Syedna, Mohammed Burhanuddin, in January 2014 at the age of 102. After the passing of Burhanuddin, his second son, Mufaddal Saifuddin, became the Syedna of the Dawoodi Bohra community. In 2016, following the death of Khuzaima Qutbuddin, his son Taher Fakhriddin continued a legal suit, asserting that his father had been given the authority by a secret "nass" (succession conferment) to be the Syedna's successor.

If you discover unauthorised inquiries on your credit report from CIBIL or any other credit bureau, it’s important to take immediate action to protect your credit profile. 

Amid a flurry of deep fake videos by top bosses of NSE and BSE, how can investors stay cautious and safe 1. Stay away from Mr Market: The price quoted by Mr Market has no relevance if you don’t intend to sell your securities. It’s pointless to see the price every day unless you intend to buy or sell a stock that day.