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Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao was caught at Kempegowda International Airport smuggling 14.2kg of gold from Dubai, evading duties worth Rs 4.8 crore. Legal experts emphasize that paying a penalty would not suffice, as smuggling is a non-compoundable offence under the Customs Act.

Restoration of the rivers will help to discharge excess rainwater as the water flow in the rivers will be steady. The entire work will be completed by the end of 2025, says Assistant Engineer

More rigorous language training options being provided to Indian Foreign Service (IFS-A) recruits

The IMD has issued a heatwave warning for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad from March 9 to March 12. Temperatures have been rising significantly, with day temperatures recorded above normal. A high-pressure system is delaying the sea breeze, causing prolonged dry land breezes and further temperature spikes expected.

A family of three, denied boarding a British Airways flight to the US due to a payment issue, won compensation of Rs 1.2 lakh in a consumer court. Despite paying over Rs 3 lakh for tickets via the travel agency CheapOair, their booking was suspended without notification. The court held both the airline and agency accountable for negligence and harassment.

The AB-PMJAY scheme offers a cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation across over 31,000 public and private empanelled hospitals

Bombay High Court has granted bail to a woman who had allegedly singed her niece for spending money on chocolate instead of food. The court noted that the woman had been in jail for more than four years with no progress in her trial and ordered her release on a Rs 30,000 personal bond.

The Ministry said in a release that the virtual programme was to spread awareness of zoonotic diseases through the Common Service Centres (CSC) network

These women hailing from all corners of the country share their remarkable journeys, and challenges with the country; they represent various diverse spheres including sports, rural entrepreneurship, science and technology

Former Pakistan pacer Junaid Khan claims India has an unfair advantage in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to less travel. India head coach Gautam Gambhir calls these claims baseless. India remains unbeaten in the tournament and will face New Zealand in the final match. New Zealand has a favorable record against India in knockout matches.

VSHORAD missiles are soldier’s last line of defence against enemy aircraft; three unsuccessful attempts to close deals for different missile systems since 2020; fifth use of emergency procurement since 2016

The two agencies have collaborated on multiple occasions to investigate various aspects of gold-smuggling cases; Kannada actor Ranya Rao was recently arrested by the DRI, with gold weighing 14.8 kg was allegedly found in her possession

Airline says passenger rejected additional medical aid at Delhi airport, insisted on continuing travel; family says claim is false; disability activist says airline should stop victim-blaming, recognise diverse mobility needs