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Pakistan’s military on Thursday (May 8) accused India of “cooking up stories” after it alleged Pakistan had launched drone and missile attacks on military stations across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir.Pakistan military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said the accusations were a “fantastic and cooked-up story”.India said it hit nine “terrorist infrastructure” sites…

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Under the PM-KISAN scheme, the central government provides ₹6,000 per year in three equal instalments to eligible farmers. Source

Policybazaar report highlights that UPI now accounts for about one-third (33.7%) of insurance premium payments on the platform in FY25, up from 27.9% in FY24. Source

The scheme offers an annual accident insurance cover of ₹2 lakh for a premium of just ₹20 per person. It is available to all individuals aged 18–70 years holding a bank or post office savings account with auto-debit enabled. Source

India urges IMF to cut aid to Pakistan, citing misuse of funds for terror activities and increased defense spending. Source

Pakistan escalated tensions on the border as it launched over 50 drones into India, which successfully took down every single drone. Source

The altiva SIF platform aims to provide diversified investment solutions across equity, hybrid, and fixed income categories, addressing the evolving needs of investors seeking alternatives beyond traditional mutual funds. Source

Under the new rule, users will no longer see custom or saved names. Instead, the app will display the recipient’s real name as registered with their bank. Source

Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) lets salaried employees claim tax exemptions on travel expenses during their leave incurred for domestic travel for themselves and their family. This exemption solely covers travel expenses; it does not cover extra costs like accommodation or food. It can be claimed twice in a block of four years. Source