GST on insurance: Issue before Council, states to take a call

Amid Tokmok's rugged mountainous landscapes, Exercise KHANJAR-XII is underway, showcasing the strong camaraderie between India and Kyrgyzstan. Elite troops from India's Parachute Regiment and Kyrgyzstan's Scorpion Brigade are honing their skills in counter-terrorism and special operations, focusing on high-altitude combat and mountain craft. The exercise, held from March 10 to 23, aims to enhance interoperability through joint operations in urban warfare scenarios and precision sniping under a United Nations mandate, fostering mutual understanding and cultural...

An elderly woman was fatally attacked by her pet German Shepherd in Rawatpur, leading to her death. The dog's owner, a mechanical engineer, requested to hand over the dog to the family through the veterinary department of Kanpur Municipal Corporation. The police are investigating the incident, where the woman was bitten all over and declared dead at the hospital. Full Article

Questions are arising in Canada and Europe regarding the strategic value of investing in high-end U.S. weaponry like the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter amid uncertainty about U.S. defense commitments under President Trump. NATO members are reconsidering reliance on U.S.-made systems in favor of European jets, such as the Saab Gripen and Eurofighter Typhoon, as a long-term plan to modernize NATO's arsenal gains traction. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the need for interoperability within...

Russia's air defense units intercepted and destroyed 57 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 35 drones taken down over the Kursk border region and the remainder over the Oryol, Tula, Bryansk regions, and the Sea of Azov, as reported by the Russian defense ministry on the Telegram messaging app. Full Article

The NIA conducted searches at 12 locations in Jammu in connection with a terrorist infiltration case involving LeT and JeM. The case, registered last year, involves active terrorists entering India through the IB and LoC with the help of OGWs and terror associates providing support. Full Article

Talks on a ceasefire in Russia's war with Ukraine are set to continue in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, according to US President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff. Following a phone call between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Witkoff stated that discussions on a ceasefire deal, including agreements on energy infrastructure and targets in the Black Sea, have been reached with the Russians, expressing hope that the Ukrainians will also agree to the...