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Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Security Review Meeting in Bikaner, Focus on Strengthening India-Pak Border Security
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to assess security arrangements along the India-Pakistan International Border. The meeting focused on stronger coordination, strict enforcement measures, border development and implementation of a “360-degree security grid” in border districts.
Gujarat Reports First Suspected Ebola Case Amid Rising Cases in Africa
Gujarat has reported its first suspected Ebola case after a man from Vadodara showing Ebola-like symptoms was admitted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. Authorities have intensified airport screening and isolation measures as cases rise in African countries including Uganda, Congo, and South Sudan. Special isolation wards have also been prepared.
Cabinet Approves ₹25,530 Crore SARTHAK-PDS Scheme Till 2031 to Modernise Food Distribution System
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the SARTHAK-PDS programme for another five years with an allocation of ₹25,530 crore till March 2031. The scheme aims to modernise the public distribution system through technology-driven reforms, improved logistics, real-time monitoring, and better last-mile delivery of subsidised foodgrains.
Delhi Metro Plans Mega Phase-5B Expansion: 7 New Corridors, 65 Stations to Boost Outer Delhi Connectivity
Delhi Government and DMRC unveil an ambitious Rs 48,000-crore plan featuring 97 kilometres of new network, with a targeted deadline of 2029 for the first four priority corridors.
AMFI March Data: Equity Inflows Surpass ₹40,000 Crore as SIPs Hit Record High
Mutual Fund SIP Inflow: Investor confidence remains resilient despite global volatility, with Flexi Cap funds leading the charge and monthly SIP contributions scaling an unprecedented peak of ₹32,087 crore in March 2026
Haryana IDFC First Bank Scam: Two IAS officers suspended over ₹597 crore fraud
Haryana News: In a major crackdown, the Nayab Singh Saini government has suspended senior IAS officers Ram Kumar Singh and Pradeep Kumar following ED investigations into the embezzlement of government funds through shell companies and gold transactions.
Supreme Court DA Verdict: States Cannot Discriminate Against Pensioners
Supreme Court decision on DA for pensioners: In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed appeals by the Kerala Government, affirming that Dearness Allowance hikes must be equal for both active employees and retirees to ensure constitutional equality.
Google Pay UPI Circle: How to Transfer Money Without a Bank Account
GPay UPI Circle setup: Google Pay introduces a new ‘Pocket Money’ feature via UPI Circle, allowing primary users to authorize dependents for digital payments. Learn how to set up secondary users and manage spending limits effectively.
UPI Transaction Charges: 75% of Users Vow to Abandon Platform if Fees Imposed
A comprehensive LocalCircles survey reveals a massive public pushback against potential monetization, as banks struggle with zero returns on a network that processed over 240 billion transactions in FY26.
RBI New Digital Rules: 1-Hour Hold for Transfers and New Kill Switch Feature
The Reserve Bank of India has proposed a major overhaul of digital payment security, introducing a cooling period for high-value transfers, an emergency kill switch to block accounts, and specialized protection layers for senior citizens to combat rising cyber fraud.
