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A series of targeted killings in Pakistan has fuelled allegations of a covert campaign against militants linked to attacks on India. Pakistan has accused Indian agents of involvement, while India has rejected specific allegations. Updated+ examines what is established, what has been alleged and what remains unknown.

Applying for a passport urgently? Here is the updated 2026 guide to Tatkaal passport documents, eligibility, application process, police verification and important rules applicants should know.

Applying for a passport urgently? Here is the updated 2026 guide to Tatkaal passport documents, eligibility, application process, police verification and important rules applicants should know.

SBI has opened applications for Junior Associate (Customer Support & Sales) recruitment 2026. Check vacancies, eligibility, age limit, state-wise posts, important dates and how to apply before August 31.

India’s Siliguri Corridor, popularly known as the Chicken’s Neck, is a narrow but strategically critical land link connecting mainland India with the Northeast. Here’s why its geography, border location and transport infrastructure matter.

Chabahar Port gives India a strategic route towards Afghanistan and Central Asia, but sanctions and regional tensions complicate the project. Here's why the Iranian port matters.

Yeh Dil Maange More: Remembering Captain Vikram Batra, My Brother offers an intimate look at the Kargil War hero's childhood, family, courage and legacy through the memories of his identical twin brother, Vishal Batra.

Track PAN Card Status 2026 through Protean, UTIITSL or the Income Tax e-Filing portal. Learn how to check e-PAN status, download PAN and troubleshoot delays.

Understand EPS Pension Rules 2026, including the 10-year service requirement, pension age, calculation formula, early pension, EPS withdrawal, Form 10C and Scheme Certificate.

Changed jobs? Learn how PF Transfer 2026 works, whether EPF transfer is automatic, how to transfer your old PF online, check Form 13 status and fix common transfer problems.

Check your EPF balance in 2026 through the EPFO Passbook, UMANG, SMS or missed call. Find the official numbers, steps and reasons your PF balance may not be updated.

Waiting for your PF claim? Learn how to check EPFO Claim Status 2026, what under process, settled and rejected mean, why claims get delayed and what to do next.

EPF withdrawal rules changed with a simplified framework for partial withdrawals. Check how much PF you can withdraw in 2026, eligibility, unemployment rules, claim forms and when full withdrawal is allowed.

EPFO members looking to generate or activate their Universal Account Number should be aware that the process has changed. Under the current EPFO UAN rules 2026, UAN generation and activation are handled through the UMANG app using Aadhaar-based Face Authentication Technology (FAT) for the general member process. The older direct UAN allotment and activation facilities on the EPFO Member Portal have been discontinued. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation introduced the..

Waiting for your ITR refund? Check Income Tax Refund Status 2026, the usual 4–5 week timeline, common reasons for delay and what to do if your refund fails.

India revised passport fees from July 1, 2026. Check the latest charges for fresh passports, reissue, Tatkaal, minors, lost or damaged passports and PCC.

Aadhaar services have changed in 2026, but several viral claims are misleading. Here's what UIDAI says about Aadhaar formats, app updates, PVC cards, fees and the QR-only card claim.

The FASTag Annual Pass 2026 costs ₹3,075 and covers up to 200 eligible toll crossings or 12 months. Here's how it works, who qualifies and whether it's worth buying.

E20 petrol is now standard across India, but questions remain over mileage, vehicle compatibility and older cars. Here’s what government, ARAI and industry data say about E20 fuel in 2026.

India is considering changes that could allow MDR on selected UPI merchant transactions. Here's what the debate means for consumers, merchants and digital payments.