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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 71 crore in connection with a major scam linked to illegal construction in the Vasai-Virar belt, part of which, Rs 44 crore, belongs to IAS officer Anil Pawar, reported TOI. The investigation revolves around 41 unauthorised buildings, which the Bombay High Court had ordered demolished. Central to the case is Bharti Pawar, wife of Anil Pawar, who has been named by the ED for allegedly fronting a portion of the scam worth Rs 169.6 ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A day after three masked college students stormed into a jewellery shop in Ghatkopar, slashed the store owner's throat and fled with gold worth ₹3 lakh, a preliminary probe has revealed that the trio, all in their early 20s, are gaming addicts who allegedly turned to armed robbery to fund their obsession. So far, the police have arrested two suspects, while the third accomplice, who had allegedly procured a pistol for the crime, is still at large. According to the Ghatkopar police, the ...Read More >
Rupnagar (Punjab) [India], October 17 (ANI): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a corruption case against Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, Ropar Range of Punjab Police, and another individual for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 8 lakh through a private middleman to "settle" a police case and protect a businessman's interests. The FIR, was filed by the CBI Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB), Chandigarh, under Section 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita ( ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today arrested a senior Punjab Police DIG and a private individual in a bribery case. The 2009-batch IPS officer, posted as DIG of Ropar Range, was apprehended along with his alleged middleman for demanding a bribe of Rs 8 lakh and recurring monthly payments from a complainant. According to the CBI, the officer had demanded the illegal gratification to "settle" an FIR against the complainant and shield his business from any furt ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): With the festive season underway and demand at its peak, gold and silver prices may continue to stay high. Sales were low on Pushya Nakshatra, so jewellers are counting on Dhanteras to make up for it. However, the picture isn't quite rosy as customers will have to shell out double the money they spent on Dhanteras last year. For instance, a silver coin that cost Rs 1,000/10 gram last year is about Rs 2,000/10gram, according to jewellers. A shortage of silver has also ad ...Read More >
Mohali: Ropar Range DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar and a 'middleman' were arrested by CBI at his Mohali office on Thursday on bribery charges after an iron merchant from Fatehgarh Sahib district complained that the IPS officer was demandings ₹8 lakh to 'settle' a case.CBI officers seized around ₹5 crore in cash, 1.5kg of jewellery, 22 'luxury watches', keys to an Audi and a Mercedes, locker keys, 40 litres of imported liquor bottles, a pistol, a revolver and a double-barrelled gun during searches a ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 16 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attended a felicitation ceremony of Jhumoir Binandini at Khanapra in Guwahati, where he honoured artistes, trainers and expert committee members from 24 out of the 27 participating districts. The Chief Minister, at the same venue, flagged off 80 Sanjivini vehicles under the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana to boost healthcare in tea gardens and nearby areas across 30 districts. Also Read ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Karnataka Cabinet has approved the ambitious 117-km Bengaluru Business Corridor, aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving connectivity across the city. The corridor will link Tumakuru Road to Mysuru Road via Yelahanka and Electronic City, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar announced on Thursday. Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Shivakumar said the Peripheral Ring Road (PRR) project has been rebranded and clear ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Oct 16 (PTI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police Harcharan Singh Bhullar in an alleged bribery case of Rs 8 lakh, officials said. A 2009-batch IPS officers, Bhullar was arrested from his Mohali office in a case registered on charges that he demanded a bribe of Rs 8 lakh in addition to monthly illegal gratification through his middleman Krishanu for "settling" a 2023 FIR registered against a scrap dealer from Mandi ...Read More >
Suhana Khan brought a touch of timeless glamour to Manish Malhotra's Diwali celebration this year, wearing a striking violet saree that perfectly balanced vintage charm with modern flair. The young starlet, who is steadily making her mark as a Gen Z fashion icon, described her look as "a little vintage, a little recycled," paying tribute to sustainable fashion and Manish Malhotra's evolving design ethos. The vibrant saree, crafted in deep violet silk with intricate gold embroidery, carried Mani ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 16 (PTI) Gold prices are at an all-time high ahead of Diwali and the wedding season, but it has not slowed down the consumer demand though many of them seem to prefer "solid bullion" rather than jewellery, traders said on Thursday. The price of the yellow metal stood at Rs 1,28,395 per 10 grams on MCX during the day. "Gold prices are increasing every day, and people are looking at this and coming in to invest. Demand for jewellery has slowed, but people are buying gold bars and coi ...Read More >
The US has imposed a sweeping 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods. New Delhi: India's merchandise exports to the US declined by 11.93 per cent to USD 5.46 billion in September due to the high tariffs imposed by Washington while imports increased by 11.78 per cent to USD 3.98 billion during the month, according to the commerce ministry data. During the April-September period of this fiscal, the country's exports to the US increased by 13.37 per cent to USD 45.82 billion, while imports rose 9 p ...Read More >
India's merchandise exports in September rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion compared to the same month of the previous year, despite the punitive tariffs imposed by the US, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Wednesday. New Delhi, India's merchandise exports in September rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion compared to the same month of the previous year, despite the punitive tariffs imposed by the US, according to data released by the Commerce Ministry on Wednesday. The e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 16 : Indian exports to the United States have plunged sharply by 37.5 per cent ... New Delhi [India], October 16 : Indian exports to the United States have plunged sharply by 37.5 per cent following Washington's decision to impose 50 per cent tariffs on most Indian goods, according to a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report showed that shipments to the U.S. fell 37.5 per cent over four months, from USD 8.8 billion in May 2025 to USD 5.5 bi ...Read More >
Indore, Oct 16 (PTI) Madhya Pradesh's Lokayukta police have raided the premises of a retired excise officer in two cities and unearthed movable and immovable assets of Rs 18.59 crore, including Rs 1.13 crore in cash, an official said. Based on a complaint of disproportionate assets, the raids were conducted on Wednesday at a property in Gwalior and seven other locations in Indore belonging to former excise officer Dharmendra Singh Bhadoria, Lokayukta Police Deputy Superintendent (DSP) Sunil Tal ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 15 (ANI): The much-anticipated festive season may not deliver the usual consumption boost this year, with Ambit Capital warning that weak labour markets, slowing credit, and mounting tariffs could weigh on consumer sentiment despite recent tax cuts.In its latest economic insights report, Ambit Capital said that while GST and income tax reductions are expected to cost the exchequer nearly Rs 2 lakh crore, the impact on demand is likely to be modest. It says tax cuts may ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a dramatic daylight robbery at Ghatkopar on Wednesday morning, three college students allegedly looted a jewellery shop and fled with jewels worth ₹3 lakh after brandishing a gun and stabbing the store owner who tried to resist them. According to the police, the incident took place around 10.30 am at Darshan Jewellers, located at Amrut Junction in Ghatkopar West. The three accused, all in their twenties and wearing masks, entered the shop posing as customers before pulling out a pist ...Read More >
MUMBAI: In a relief to former Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVCMC) commissioner Anil Pawar, the Bombay High Court on Wednesday held that his arrest on August 13, in connection with the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) money laundering probe into the construction of 41 now-demolished illegal buildings in Vasai East, was illegal. A bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad said the ED did not have "tangible material" required for his arrest under section 19 of ...Read More >
Chennai: Despite a full month of 50 per cent US tariffs, quite intriguingly, India's merchandise exports grew both yearly as well as sequentially in September. As per the government data, merchandise exports grew 6.75 per cent on a y-o-y basis and 3.64 per cent on a m-o-m basis. The exports to the US were down by just 11.9 per cent. Merchandise exports in September rose 6.75 per cent to $36.38 billion against $34.08 billion in the same month last year. September exports rose 3.64 per cent again ...Read More >
India's gem and jewellery exports have seen an uplift in September and during the first half of the fiscal year, driven largely by increased demand during the festive and wedding period. Key markets such as the UAE, Hong Kong, and the UK reflect promising growth trends. Mumbai, The overall gems and jewellery exports rose by 6.55 per cent in September to USD 2,914.29 million (Rs 25,737.50 crore) despite global headwinds as festive and wedding season demand gains momentum, the Gem and Jewellery E ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that India and the United Kingdom will double bilateral trade from the existing approximately USD 56 billion before the mutually set target of 2030. Addressing the India-UK CEO Forum, PM Modi said the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two countries is not just a trade agreement, but a roadmap for shared progress and shared prosperity between the world's two la ...Read More >
Surat: After Maharashtra approved its Gem and Jewellery Policy 2025 on Tuesday -- a major move to boost gem and jewellery manufacturing -- business leaders in Diamond City have urged the govt to introduce a similar policy. Industry insiders describe Maharashtra's initiative as the first of its kind in India.The policy to attract investments worth Rs 1 lakh crore and generate five lakh jobs, offering financial incentives, facilities and support to manufacturers. "We will study the Maharashtra pol ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended a warm welcome to United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, who arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday morning for his first official visit. The visit, accompanied by the largest-ever UK trade delegation to India, is being hailed as a "new chapter" in the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "Welcome Prime Minister Keir Starmer on your historic first visit to India with the largest eve ...Read More >
Surat, Oct 8 (PTI) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said his state was poised to become a USD 350 billion economy by 2030, and has a very investment-friendly environment. Speaking at a 'Pravasi Rajasthani Meet' here ahead of the Pravasi Rajasthani Divas on December 10, he invited entrepreneurs and investors to explore opportunities in IT, pharma, textiles, gems & jewellery, energy, petrochemicals, tourism and mining sectors in the state. "Rajasthan is progressing towards ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Today is Gauri Khan's birthday, and fans across the world are celebrating the woman who has been the biggest support in Shah Rukh Khan's life for more than three decades. But Gauri is not just the wife of a superstar. She is a film producer, designer, and businesswoman who built her own name in the world of style and luxury. On her special day, some old stories about SRK and Gauri Khan are resurfacing online. There's a funny yet emotional story about Shah Rukh and Gauri's first nig ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 7: It was a night of celebration, glamour, and recognition as The Global Design Co. (GDC) once again proved why it is a name synonymous with excellence in the wedding industry. At the recently concluded International Convention of Wedding Fraternity (ICWF) 2025, the company made history by winning the 'Wedding of the Year - Gold' at the Great Indian Wedding Awards (GIWA) for the third consecutive year - a true hat-trick of victories. Adding to the glory, GDC also bagge ...Read More >
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit India on 8-9 October, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Saturday. This will be Prime Minister Starmer's first official visit to India. According to MEA's statement, PM Modi and Starmer will take stock of progress in diverse aspects of the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in line with 'Vision 2035'. "At the invitation of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom the Rt Honourab ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], October 7: Let's face it--gift shopping is a minefield. One wrong move and you're that person handing over a scented candle that screams, "I didn't try." Or worse--a fast-fashion necklace that turns green before the birthday cake's even been cut. If you want to give something that actually lasts, something with weight (literally and sentimentally), 9kt gold jewellery is your golden ticket. Not flashy, not overpriced--just affordable, stylish, real gold that lasts. Wheth ...Read More >
Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana: Rs 10,000 Installment Released for 21 Lakh Women, Check Eligibility, Application Process, And Next Disbursement Dates Karva Chauth, one of the most cherished festivals in North India, is a beautiful celebration of love, commitment, and the sacred bond of marriage. Observed primarily by married Hindu women, this day-long fast is kept for the long life and prosperity of their husbands. In 2025, Karva Chauth falls on Thursday, October 30 -- a special day es ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 6 (PTI) A 20-year-old youth addicted to mobile phone gaming allegedly killed his 45-year-old mother in Lucknow after she caught him stealing her jewellery to repay his mounting debts from online betting losses, police said on Monday. The accused, identified as Nikhil Yadav alias Golu, had tried to mislead the police by claiming that he and his mother had been attacked during a robbery at their home, they said. He was arrested from Fatehpur district by a joint team of Lucknow's PGI ...Read More >
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