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Foreign Assets Disclosure Window Opens August 16

By BPN News Desk
The Income Tax Department has notified detailed rules for the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026, opening a one-time compliance window from August 16. Eligible taxpayers can voluntarily disclose previously unreported overseas assets or foreign income and obtain protection from harsher penalties and prosecution after making the prescribed payment.
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PM Modi Targets Fear-Mongering During Global Crises

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said India’s experience of handling the COVID-19 pandemic, global wars and fears of essential-supply shortages demonstrated the country’s growing resilience. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, Modi criticised those who, he said, repeatedly spread alarming predictions during periods of crisis. Modi Targets
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Ajit Doval Warns Terrorists India Will Hunt Them Down

By BPN News Desk
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has issued a strong warning to terrorists behind attacks on India, saying the country will pursue perpetrators wherever they are. Speaking about Operation Sindoor and the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Doval said India’s tolerance should not be mistaken for weakness. Ajit Doval Warns Terrorists After Pahalgam Attack Doval recalled
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MEA Responds to Rahul Gandhi’s Modi-Meloni Remarks

By BPN News Desk
The Ministry of External Affairs has urged public figures to remain mindful of India’s strong relationship with Italy after remarks by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sandeep Dikshit involving Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni triggered a political controversy. MEA Stresses Strong India-Italy Relations MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal
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Omar Abdullah Backs Indus Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has backed the continued suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, arguing that the agreement has severely restricted the Union Territory’s ability to use its own river resources. His remarks came in response to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s warning that water was a “red line” for Islamabad. Omar […]