China’s secret sites 906, 931: How Beijing is expanding nuclear arsenal – and the India question

China’s secret sites 906, 931: How Beijing is expanding nuclear arsenal – and the India question

As China accelerates construction at its secretive nuclear facilities deep inside Sichuan, what is emerging is not just a story of military modernisation but a larger geopolitical puzzle, one that directly impacts India, exposes gaps in global nuclear governance, and raises concerns of a renewed arms race.Satellite imagery, and assessments point to a scale of…

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RBI proposes asset-based criteria for PSU inclusion in upper layer NBFC

RBI proposes asset-based criteria for PSU inclusion in upper layer NBFC

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday proposed an overhaul of the framework for identifying upper-layer non-banking finance companies (NBFCs), suggesting a shift to an asset-size-based criterion and inclusion of government-owned entities, PTI reported.Under the draft ‘Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies’ Registration, Exemptions and Framework for Scale Based Regulation) Second Amendment Directions, 2026’,…

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SSB Constable Tradesman recruitment 2026: Application for 827 posts ends soon; direct link to apply here

SSB Constable Tradesman recruitment 2026: Application for 827 posts ends soon; direct link to apply here

The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has started the registration process for Constable Tradesman Recruitment 2026. A total of 827 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official website ssb.gov.in.The recruitment is being conducted under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India. These are…

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Meryl Streep says she is 'happy' to represent older women in lead movie roles: 'I do think there’s something in this one that’s unusual' |

Meryl Streep says she is ‘happy’ to represent older women in lead movie roles: ‘I do think there’s something in this one that’s unusual’ |

Meryl Streep is thrilled to reprise her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, highlighting the rarity of substantial roles for older women in Hollywood. The sequel, set to release May 1, sees Priestly navigating the changing media landscape and facing off against Emily Blunt’s character. The film promises a powerful…

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Income Tax Act 2025 cuts complexity by 40%, but transition may confuse taxpayers: KPMG’s Sunil Badala

Income Tax Act 2025 cuts complexity by 40%, but transition may confuse taxpayers: KPMG’s Sunil Badala

The rollout of the Income Tax Act 2025 with the start of FY27 promises to make India’s tax framework significantly simpler, but the transition phase could create confusion and added compliance for taxpayers, according to Sunil Badala of KPMG in India. Speaking to CNBC-TV18, Badala said the new law does not alter the fundamentals of…

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'No money available': Trump's peace board faces cash crunch, Gaza plan stalls amid Iran war

‘No money available’: Trump’s peace board faces cash crunch, Gaza plan stalls amid Iran war

Makeshift camp for displaced people in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip (Photo credit: AP) US President Donald Trump‘s Board of Peace has received only a fraction of the $17 billion pledged for rebuilding Gaza, preventing plans for the war-hit region’s future, Reuters reported citing sources.Just days before the US-Israeli strikes on Iran escalated into a…

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