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Nepal’s central bank has awarded a contract to a Chinese firm for printing new banknotes. The company will design and supply notes of NRs 50, NRs 500, and NRs 1,000. This comes as Nepal also issued new Rs 100 notes featuring a revised map including disputed territories. The Chinese firm has prior experience printing Nepalese […]

Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Monday on the back of strong domestic fundamentals and better-than-expected GDP growth numbers. Source link

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) and local police conducted coordinated raids at eight locations across Delhi on Monday, including the residence of key suspect Jasir Bilal Wani. The operation is reportedly connected to a “white collar terror” network, with multiple teams conducting simultaneous searches. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses. Source link

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped for 12 days in Hapur, UP, after her friend drugged her. The survivor escaped and reported the ordeal, leading to the registration of an FIR under various sections, including POCSO. Two arrests have been made, while the friend and his father remain at large. Source link

A 30-year-old Indian student from Haryana, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was fatally stabbed in Worcester, UK. He had moved to the UK for higher studies earlier this year. His family has appealed to the Ministry of External Affairs for assistance in repatriating his body for final rites. Source link

Elon Musk stated Starlink is designed for rural areas and disaster recovery, not dense cities, due to physics limitations. He explained satellite beams are like flashlights, supporting limited users, making urban coverage impractical. Musk highlighted Starlink’s role in serving underserved regions and maintaining connectivity when terrestrial infrastructure fails. Source link

A 1972 rape survivor, whose case led to landmark legal reforms, was found living in dire conditions. A TOI report sparked immediate action from Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and widespread support from across India and abroad. Authorities have pledged financial aid, housing, and rations, offering a lifeline to the woman known as ‘Mathura’. Source link

Parliament’s winter session faces disruption as opposition demands a debate on the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, alleging irregularities. Despite the government’s non-committal stance, parties are united, threatening to stall proceedings if their concerns aren’t addressed. Other issues like national security and air pollution were also raised. Source link

The Indian government will back the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) in a Supreme Court battle against Delhi and Mumbai airport operators. The case concerns a Rs 50,000-crore claim for hypothetical regulatory asset base, which could lead to significant hikes in passenger charges if awarded to the operators. Source link

New government orders mandate communication apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to enforce stricter login protocols. Users will face automatic logouts from desktop versions every six hours, requiring QR code re-authentication. Smartphone access will also be restricted to the original SIM card used for registration, aiming to curb cyber fraud and enhance security. Source link