Defence exports boost: Armoured Vehicles Nigam seeks to rope in international partners; aims to sell platforms, vehicles and spare parts

Armoured Vehicles Nigam (AVANI), India’s leading producer of armoured platforms, is looking to expand internationally and is scouting for partners to market its products overseas. The company is targeting Africa, West Asia, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia for potential channel partnerships to export its vehicles, spare parts, and maintenance support.AVANI manufactures key defence platforms, including…

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Aadhaar update charges hiked: Certain services cost more from October 1, biometric update fee for children waived – check details

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced a revised fee structure for Aadhaar-related services, effective October 1, 2025, and applicable until September 30, 2028. Subsequent adjustments are scheduled from October 1, 2028, to September 30, 2031.Under the new rates, standard service fees will rise: services previously costing Rs 50 will increase to Rs…

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‘Being dealt with utmost seriousness’: Revenue department to probe Wintrack’s Chennai customs ‘corruption’ claims; senior officer deputed

The Finance Ministry announced on Thursday that the Department of Revenue (DoR) will conduct a fair and transparent investigation following the allegations by Wintrack Inc (Chennai) of “corruption and harassment” against Chennai Customs. The ministry confirmed that the matter is receiving serious attention.The ministry communicated the government’s action through X saying, “The Government has taken…

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Online money gaming crackdown: Government proposes to make breaches non-bailable; warrantless searches allowed in draft rules

The government’s newly proposed regulations seek to classify breaches of online money gaming protocols as non-bailable violations, with accountability extending to all company personnel involved in facilitating such infractions, as per the draft guidelines issued on Thursday.The proposed regulations would authorise designated officers to conduct warrantless searches and arrests at any location, physical or digital,…

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