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BITS:
1.
Five Hizbul Mujahideen militants, including commander Farooq Ahmad Bhat, were
killed in a six-hour operation in Kulgam, South Kashmir. Bhat, responsible for
radicalizing youth, had 37 FIRs filed against him for militant activities.
2. The Delhi government has imposed a permanent ban on the manufacturing,
sale, and bursting of firecrackers year-round to curb air pollution. The
Supreme Court has directed neighboring NCR states like U.P. and Haryana to
implement similar measures.
3.
The Income Tax Department reported a 20.32% increase in direct tax collections
for FY 2024-25, totaling 19.21 lakh crore rupees. This growth reflects a strong
economic recovery, improved compliance, and a balanced contribution from
corporate and non-corporate taxes.
4. India and France
signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the new
National Museum, on the lines of the Louvre in Paris, at the historic North
Block and South Block in the national capital.