Chhattisgarh: 50 Maoists surrender in Bijapur

India launched Operation Brahma in response to the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, providing Search and Rescue (SAR), humanitarian aid, disaster relief, and medical assistance. The operation involved six aircraft and five Indian Naval ships delivering 625 MT of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief material to Myanmar. The effort included three tranches of aid, with the first involving supplies like tents and blankets, the second delivering NDRF specialists and equipment, and the third transporting an Indian...

In March 2025, GST collections in India reached Rs 1.96 lakh crore, showing a 9.9% year-on-year increase and indicating a strong economic growth trend. Central GST collections were at Rs 38,100 crore, state GST at Rs 49,900 crore, integrated GST at Rs 95,900 crore, and GST cess at Rs 12,300 crore, reflecting wide participation in the GST system. Various states, including Gujarat, saw double-digit growth in collections, while improvements in refund processing and overall tax...

India's defence exports reached a record high of Rs 23,622 crore in 2024-25, showing a 12.04% growth from the previous fiscal. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced this achievement and expressed confidence in hitting the target of Rs 50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029. Singh commended all stakeholders for their role in this significant milestone. Full Article

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district conducted search operations in five areas to maintain high vigilance, with joint teams of the SoG and CRPF. The operations targeted both hinterland and border areas like Behramgalla-Chatran Sailan, Kala Jhoola, and Nakka Nar forest, as well as Gursai Mastandara Jabri and Chajala-Seagi areas of Mankote. These measures are part of enhanced security efforts in the region. Full Article

Despite the 22nd Amendment prohibiting a US President from serving more than two terms, President Donald Trump has suggested he is open to the idea of running for a third term, stating that many people want him to do so. Trump previously joked about a third term during a rally in Nevada, but now insists he is "not joking" about it. Changing the laws to allow a third term would require significant legislative hurdles, and...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Naxal issue now exists in only six districts, down from 12, as the Modi government works towards a 'Sashakt, Surakshit and Samriddh Bharat' by March 31, 2026. Shah emphasized the government's aggressive stance on Naxalism and its commitment to comprehensive development. The Union home ministry has classified affected districts into 'most-affected' and 'districts of concern', reflecting the ongoing efforts to eradicate left-wing extremism. Full Article