Iran alerted Russia before Moscow attack

Iran tipped off Russia about the possibility of a major “terrorist operation” on its soil ahead of the concert hall massacre near Moscow last month, three sources familiar with the matter said.

Up in arms against India

In the Indian subcontinent, it appears that portraying New Delhi as a villain has become a trend to gain power. In Maldives, the current President Mohamed Muizzu gained power by running an ‘India Out’ campaign. In Pakistan, the political parties often rake up India and Kashmir issues to gain votes.

RBI to continue with proactive steps

RBI governor Shaktikanta Das underscored the central bank’s commitment to proactive measures in response to contingencies. He said coordinating RBI’s monetary policy with govt’s fiscal policy has helped the economy.

GST revenue jumps 11.5% in March to Rs 1.78 lakh cr

The country’s gross Good and Services Tax (GST) revenue for March 2024 jumped by 11.5 per cent over the same month of the previous year, to touch the second-highest collection ever at Rs 1.78 lakh crore, data released by the Finance Ministry on Monday showed.