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The tensions have heightened between India and Pakistan after Pahalgam terror attack, following which India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against Pakistan-backed terrorism. Source

The new policy restricts who can import these metals and under what conditions, while also updating and standardising HS codes to prevent misuse. Source

Robert Francis Prevost, the first US pope, leads the Dicastery for Bishops. Known for his missionary work in Peru, his global view and moderate stance are pivotal in the Church. Source

Pakistan launched missile, drone, and artillery strikes across Jammu, Kashmir, and Punjab, prompting blackouts and panic. India intercepted missiles with the S-400 system and struck back at military targets in Lahore and Islamabad. The clashes followed Pakistan’s alleged role in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. Foreign Secretary Misri condemned Pakistan’s lies and communal rhetoric. Meanwhile,…

Term insurance’s primary purpose is income replacement. It safeguards families from financial hardship if the policyholder passes away during their income-earning period. This protection typically covers debts like home loans, education costs, and daily expenses. Source

Prime Minister Modi chaired a high-level meeting with his key cabinet ministers after Indian airstrikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir “It’s a proud moment for all of us,” Modi said, as per reports quoting officials present in the meetingMeanwhile, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a meeting with the National Security Committee in Islamabad.Sharif said…

The United States reaffirmed its stance on Pakistan’s support for terrorist groups after the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir, calling the incident “awful”. Source

The Married Women’s Property Act (MWPA), 1874, is a legal provision that ensures the life insurance payout goes only to the wife and/or children of the policyholder — even if there are outstanding loans, legal claims, or disputes after the policyholder’s death. Source

The Credit Information Reporting Directions, 2025, released this year, are designed to address issues in India’s credit assessment system. Source

EPFO has introduced a revised Form 13 for transferring Provident Fund (PF) balances. Employees changing jobs can now transfer their PF without employer intervention, provided their Universal Account Number (UAN) is Aadhaar-linked. Here’s more Source