DIGITA would verify and maintain a public register of authorized digital lending apps, aiding law enforcement efforts. Additionally, Google has removed over 2,200 digital lending apps from its PlayStore, aligning with RBI's policy changes to combat fraudulent practices.
Katchatheevu Island is a small uninhabited island located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. It holds significant cultural and historical importance for both countries.
The BJP in Rajasthan is gearing up for the Lok Sabha elections, aiming for a third consecutive victory. While successful in other areas, the party faces challenges in Shekhawati. To address this, Home Minister Amit Shah is leading the campaign, starting with a roadshow in Sikar.
Dr Thomas Isaac, a prominent Communist leader and former finance minister of Kerala, showcased his modest lifestyle in his nomination affidavit, revealing minimal possessions apart from a vast collection of books.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed dismay over revelations in a news report detailing how the Congress-led government handed over control of Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The report highlighted the decision by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's government and its implications
Amid escalating concerns of terror threats, intelligence agencies monitor IS-inspired modules following a call for attacks by IS-Central. Abu Hudhayfah al-Ansari urged foreign fighters to join ISIS and called for attacks on Christians and Jews worldwide during Ramadan. US intelligence warns of ISIS resurgence, prompting security boosts around Jewish establishments in Delhi and Mumbai.
The Election Commission of India has prohibited the conduct and publication of exit polls from April 19 to June 1, aiming to maintain electoral integrity during the Lok Sabha elections. Noncompliance concerns prompt the ECI to urge governments to remove unauthorized political ads. BJP enlists prominent leaders as star campaigners in Chhattisgarh to enhance electoral prospects.
Afzal Ansari, Mukhtar's brother and the MP for Ghazipur, visited him at the hospital on Tuesday and expressed concerns about foul play, alleging that his brother might have been poisoned during his time in custody.
Muzammil Shareef's arrest in connection with the Rameshwaram cafe bomb blast case has shocked locals, as he allegedly supplied materials for bomb-making and aided suspects' movements. Authorities found evidence linking him to the suspects through a SIM card. Raids on his family residence yielded incriminating items.
Ansari's recent convictions include a life sentence in June 2023 for the murder of Awadhesh Rai, brother of UP Congress president Ajay Rai, and a 10-year term in October 2023 for the 2009 murder of teacher Kapil Dev Singh.
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