The national payments corporation of India, NPCI, has introduced a new facility for real-time PAN and bank account validation on the Income Tax department’s e-filing website. Announced in a circular dated June 17, 2025, the initiative aims to streamline the verification process for taxpayers linking their PAN with their bank accounts.The facility, launched through a…
Basmati rice exports: The cargo remains stationed at Gujarat’s Kandla and Mundra ports. (AI image) Israel-Iran conflict impact: Approximately 1,00,000 tonnes of basmati rice bound for Iran remain stuck at Indian ports as a consequence of the Israel-Iran hostilities, according to the All India Rice Exporters Association’s statement on Monday.After Saudi Arabia, Iran stands as…
Indian Army places order of 450 NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions from SDAL (Image credits: ANI) The Indian Army placed an order with solar defence and aerospace limited, SDAL, for approximately 450 units of its NAGASTRA-1R loitering munitions, the company said in a statement. The system is designed to be cost-effective and reusable, with launchers that can…
Trial run of the Namo Bharat trains (Image credits: PTI) Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Soon you may be able to zip between Delhi and Meerut in just an hour at 160 kmph on Namo Bharat trains. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has successfully completed the scheduled trial run of Namo Bharat trains on Sunday, covering…
The aviation regulator has implemented a reformed audit methodology to ensure greater thoroughness. (AI image) The DGCA will undertake a thorough assessment of Air India‘s primary facility in Gurugram. This planned evaluation, scheduled before the June 12 Ahmedabad plane crash, will verify aircraft documentation, airworthiness status, and crew-related records including training and duty hours, as…
Iran’s strategic position along the Hormuz coastline provides various retaliatory possibilities against US strikes. (AI image) Will Iran choke the global oil supply by closing the Strait of Hormuz? Recent US military actions against Iran’s nuclear sites have highlighted Tehran’s potential to disrupt oil commerce, particularly via the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.Experts consider a…
Gold prices remained volatile throughout last week, hovering around the ₹1 lakh mark domestically. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold is in focus with heightened geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel and with the US bombing nuclear facilities in Iran. Will gold prices resume a conclusive upward trend amidst growing global uncertainties? Manav Modi,…
Brent Crude prices spiked as much as 5% on Monday following the US airstrikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities on Sunday. The move ended days of speculation over whether the US President Donald Trump would join Israel in its confrontation with Iran.While prices surged initially, they soon pared gains. The attacks on Fordow, Natanz and…
NEW DELHI: India’s oil supply chain remains stable as a result of diversification in the last few years, oil minister Hardeep Puri said on Sunday. .“…We have diversified our supplies in the past few years and a large volume of our supplies do not come through the Strait of Hormuz now,” he said in a…
Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Motilal Oswal Financial Services Ltd, the top stock picks for the week (starting June 23, 2025) are Larsen & Toubro, and Trent. Let’s take a look: Stock Name CMP (Rs) Target (Rs) Upside (%) LT 3658 4100 12% Trent 5950 6900 16% Larsen &…
