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The Border Security Force (BSF) remained vigilant in its border security duties, apprehending a Pakistani national who attempted to illegally cross the border near Amritsar. The individual was spotted and swiftly apprehended by BSF troops, who subsequently handed him over to local authorities for further investigation.

The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) reported a 27% increase in loan sanctions and a 20% increase in loan disbursements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The company attributed this growth to its commitment to financing renewable energy projects and supporting India's clean energy transition.

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) signed a record 174 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2024-25, marking the highest number of APAs signed in a single year since the program's launch. This achievement reflects the government's commitment to enhancing ease of doing business and providing certainty to taxpayers in the area of transfer pricing.

President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Mumbai to attend the closing ceremony of the Reserve Bank of India's 90th-year commemoration event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event, highlighting the RBI's crucial role in shaping India's economic landscape and its commitment to ensuring rapid growth, trust, and stability.

Vocational teachers in Himachal Pradesh, joined by their families, are protesting against employment through private outsourcing companies and demanding direct government recruitment. Despite assurances from the government, they remain under contractual employment and face exploitation and job insecurity.