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TVS Srichakra Ltd reported receiving a demand notice of Rs 29.47 crore, including tax and interest, from the Income Tax Department. The notice, for FY 2017-18 (AY 2018-19), cites disallowances and proposes a penalty for underreporting of income, as per an order issued by the Assessing Officer, impacting the company’s financials significantly.
The Dahiya doctrine is an unofficial Israeli military approach emphasising overwhelming force, often striking civilian infrastructure in areas where hostile groups operate to deter future attacks. Named after the heavily bombed Dahiya district in Beirut in 2006, it aims to impose high costs on adversaries like Hezbollah, but raises serious legal and humanitarian concerns.
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah thanked PM Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for providing Rs 5,000 crore as additional central assistance. The CM said the funding will boost development, speed up infrastructure projects, and enhance public welfare across the Union Territory, the CMO tweeted.
Olympic gold medalist and three-time World Champion Carolina Marin has retired from professional badminton due to a persistent knee injury. Sharing a video titled “My journey ends here,” the former World No. 1 Spaniard said she is prioritizing long-term health and will skip the European Championships in Huelva, closing a glittering career.
The government has outlined the timeline and scope of the 8th Pay Commission, currently gathering stakeholder inputs with a submission deadline of March 31, 2026. Revised pay scales are tentatively set for January 1, 2026, but implementation depends on the final report. Fiscal impact remains unclear, with key decisions pending on salaries, pensions, and allowances.
Marking Shri Rama Navami, Bhavna Talwar’s “Valmiki Ramayana” promises a fresh, epic retelling of India’s revered tale. With Sabu Cyril’s design, Binod Pradhan’s cinematography, Resul Pookutty’s sound, and Anand Neelakantan’s narrative, the film releases Oct 2, 2026, joining the surge of Ramayana adaptations.
The US military’s heavy focus on the Middle East conflict risks weakening its air defence readiness in other regions, particularly against China and Russia. Analysts warn that shifting assets like missile systems and aircraft could create strategic gaps, allowing rivals to exploit reduced coverage while Washington remains deeply engaged in the escalating Iran war.
Anthropic’s Claude AI introduces a “computer use” feature that lets it control a computer like a human, moving the cursor, typing, opening apps, and completing tasks. It works by interpreting screen content, selecting tools, and repeating actions until goals are achieved. While powerful for automation, the feature remains experimental with limitations.
Karnataka Minister Eshwar B Khandre clarified that legal heirs of wildlife attack victims are not eligible for government jobs. Families instead receive financial support: compensation increased from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh from April 2025, along with a monthly pension of Rs 4,000 for five years to a dependent family member.
Paramedics in Lebanon are delaying rescue operations due to fears of Israeli “double-tap” strikes, where a second attack follows shortly after the first, targeting responders. At least 42 paramedics have been killed since the conflict escalated. The tactic has forced emergency workers to adopt caution, slowing aid delivery.
