Report alleges Turkish military aircraft delivered drones to Pakistan during 60-hour airbase activity
A report alleges that dozens of Turkish military aircraft used Pakistani airbases between 19 and 21 August, carrying drones and other defence equipment. It links the activity to defence ties involving Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, while also describing preparations for a possible operation in Balochistan and action against a journalist covering protests in PoK.
Gaganyaan aims to send three Indian astronauts into orbit for three days
India’s Gaganyaan programme, approved in January 2019, is designed to send three Indian astronauts into an orbit about 400 kilometres above Earth, keep them there for three days and return them safely. The mission is described as the country’s first human spaceflight programme. India’s Gaganyaan programme is designed to send three Indian astronauts into an orbit approximately 400 kilometres above Earth, keep them there for three days and bring them safely back to the planet.
Post Office TD: Returns on Rs 5 lakh across 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
A Rs 5 lakh investment in a Post Office Time Deposit can mature to approximately Rs 5,35,403 over 1 year or Rs 7,24,974 over 5 years. Interest rates differ by tenure, while only the 5-year deposit qualifies for tax benefits under Section 80C under the old tax regime. A Rs 5 lakh investment in a Post Office Time Deposit can produce different maturity values depending on the selected tenure.
Post office TD: What Rs 5 lakh may become over 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
A Rs 5 lakh deposit in a post office Time Deposit can mature at different amounts depending on the selected term. Based on the stated rates, the approximate maturity values range from Rs 5,35,403 for 1 year to Rs 7,24,974 for 5 years. Only the 5-year option qualifies for tax benefits under the old tax regime.
Post office TD: Rs 5 lakh maturity compared across 1, 2, 3 and 5 years
A Rs 5 lakh investment in a Post Office Time Deposit can mature at approximately Rs 5,35,403 to Rs 7,24,974, depending on the selected tenure. The 5-year option carries the highest listed rate and is the only tenure eligible for tax benefits under Section 80C under the old tax regime.
Eight income tax notices and how taxpayers should respond
Income tax notices can arise during return processing, assessment, scrutiny, reassessment or recovery of outstanding demand. The correct response depends on the section cited and the issue identified. Taxpayers may need to accept an adjustment, correct a defective return, provide records, challenge a demand or submit a detailed explanation within the prescribed timeline.
Modi meets Indian space startups, highlights private-sector ambitions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met founders and representatives of Indian space startups, who outlined plans spanning rockets, satellite engines, orbital servicing, space-based pharmaceuticals and ground stations. The discussion also focused on policy stability, investor confidence, global competition and efforts to make advanced space technology useful to ordinary people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met representatives of Indian space startups and praised their energy, ambition and optimism, according to a post shared for National Space Day.
India ranks 2nd globally in mobile manufacturing, MyGovIndia says
More than 99% of mobile phones used in India are made domestically, according to MyGovIndia. The figures highlight the country’s expanding manufacturing ecosystem and its position as the 2nd-largest mobile manufacturing hub globally. More than 99% of mobile phones used in India are made in India, while the country ranks 2nd globally in mobile manufacturing, according to MyGovIndia.
Dengue Prevention Poster Lists Symptoms, Warning Signs and Safety Measures
A public health poster explains that dengue is transmitted by the Aedes mosquito and highlights common symptoms, including fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, body pain, weakness and skin rashes. It also urges prompt medical attention for persistent vomiting, severe stomach pain, fainting or bleeding, while outlining household mosquito-control steps.
Commercial Passenger Vehicles Must Register on Transport Department Portal
Commercial passenger vehicles operating through services such as Ola, Uber, RedBus and InDrive must now be registered on the transport department’s portal, according to a Dainik Jagran post. The reported rules allow registration of vehicles up to 12 years old and refer to panic buttons, vehicle-location systems and women passengers.
India’s Makhana Production Reaches 80,590 Metric Tonnes in 2025–26
Makhana, described as a nutrient-rich traditional superfood, is gaining global recognition, according to a PIB Hindi post. The post highlights production of 80,590 metric tonnes and an average yield of 2.34 MT per hectare for 2025–26, presenting the crop as an important development in India’s agricultural sector. Makhana is gaining global recognition as a nutrient-rich traditional superfood, while its cultivation is also being highlighted for reaching new production benchmarks in India.
Why electric vehicles are being presented as a practical choice for daily travel
Electric vehicles are being highlighted for potentially lower operating and maintenance costs, home-charging convenience, quieter driving and a growing public charging network. The benefits are especially relevant to regular commuters and people travelling in cities, while suitable use conditions may also help reduce local air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions.