Top Russian official meets North Korean leader in latest Pyongyang visit

The Chhattisgarh Police, along with central forces, eliminated a Maoist committee member with a ₹25 lakh reward and two others, bringing the total number of Left-wing extremists killed in 2025 to 100. The encounter occurred during an anti-Maoist operation in a forest on the Dantewada-Bijapur border, resulting in the death of Sudhir alias Murli, a key Maoist figure. This development precedes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Chhattisgarh on March 30. Full Article

Punjab Police booked Pastor Bajinder Singh for assault, wrongful restraint, and sexual harassment after complaints from two women, one of whom was seen in a viral video being slapped by him. The pastor was also accused of trying to strangle one woman and sexually harassing another, leading to multiple charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The women alleged mistreatment and deception by Bajinder, who runs two churches and faces legal action for his alleged misconduct....

India and China discussed the early resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during the 33rd WMCC meeting in Beijing, aiming to ease tensions and promote bilateral relations. Senior officials from both countries, including Gourangalal Das and Hong Liang, addressed the need for peace along the LAC and explored measures for cross-border cooperation, in addition to implementing decisions from the 23rd Special Representatives’ meeting. The pilgrimage, significant for Indian devotees, has been on hold due to...

The EPFO is set to introduce UPI for processing claims, aiming to enhance efficiency and reduce transaction time, as approved by the Labour and Employment ministry and the NPCI. EPFO members will soon be able to withdraw their provident fund through UPI and ATMs by the end of May or June this year, with expanded options for housing, education, and marriage funds. Claim processing time has been reduced to 3 days, with plans to further...

Forty years ago, President Ronald Reagan introduced the Strategic Defense Initiative, aiming to create a missile defence system known as "Star Wars," which was later abandoned. Now, President Trump has revived the concept with the "Golden Dome," a comprehensive shield against various missile threats, utilizing space-based sensors and interceptors. Unlike existing systems, the Golden Dome seeks to provide nationwide protection against long-range weapons, emphasizing the need for advanced technologies and a multi-layered approach to safeguard...

The Indian Army has refuted claims of one of its Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) being "hacked" by the Chinese side, dismissing the social media post as "completely baseless and factually incorrect". The Army emphasized its commitment to the security and operational integrity of its assets, urging media and social media users to avoid sharing unverified and misleading content to prevent unnecessary alarm and misinformation. This response follows allegations that an RPA had entered Chinese territory...