Saudi Arabia lifts 5-year ban on Lebanese imports, marking a thaw in Gulf-Lebanon tiesAfter a five-year hiatus, Saudi Arabia is reopening its market to Lebanese imports, a decision that stemmed from previous drug smuggling ap...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Gold drops as oil climbs on renewed US-Iran hostilitiesGold prices dropped over 1% as rising oil prices, fueled by renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities, heightened inflation and interest rate hike conc...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.53 AM IST
Govt to establish impregnable border grid with smart border project: Amit ShahIndia is set to enhance its border security with the 'Smart Border Project'. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the initiative, which ...
06 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
'Rs 30,000 for a car worth lakhs': Local man gets reward for lending his vehicle to police during a chase with drug smugglersA local resident in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district has been rewarded Rs 30,000 after lending his personal vehicle to police when their ...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
India’s gold import duty hike: A double-edged swordIndia has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee's value. How...
16 May, 2026, 12.26 PM IST
Iran war crisis: With long-term vision, India could turn turmoil into triumphIndia confronts an economic crisis driven by global events. Import duties on gold and silver are an initial step. Policymakers warn of crun...
14 May, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Explainer: Why India's higher tariffs are unlikely to dent gold, silver demandIndia has increased import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent. This move aims to reduce imports and protect foreign exchange reserves....
13 May, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange re...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Robert Kiyosaki warns global economy is about to crash in 2026, but says it will be a good news for those...Robert Kiyosaki's latest warning: As India sharply raises import duty on gold and silver to 15%, precious metal prices are surging — and no...
13 May, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
The 2013 ghost returns: Will higher gold duties actually restrict imports or just fuel the grey market?India’s shock hike in gold and silver import duty to 15% has revived memories of the 2013 crisis. While the move aims to curb dollar outflo...
13 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
India raises gold, silver import duty to 15% to curb imports, support rupee amid West Asia crisisGold, silver import duty hike: India has significantly raised customs duties on gold, silver, and platinum imports to 15% and 15.4%, respec...
13 May, 2026, 08.41 AM IST
Dubai holdings worth £17.7 mln traced to Sudan paramilitary leaders accused of genocideA report reveals Sudan's military leader Hemedti and his associates own over 20 luxury properties in Dubai. This wealth is linked to smuggl...
29 Apr, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
US-Iran war: US military forces board sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean, Pentagon saysAmerican forces have seized an oil tanker in international waters. The vessel, the M/T Tifani, was previously sanctioned for smuggling Iran...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Currency smuggling attempt foiled by BSF at India-Bangladesh border; US dollar notes seizedAfter the information was received, an ambush was made at the said location. Upon sighting suspicious activities, the jawans surrounded the...
04 Jan, 2024, 05.47 PM IST
Customs' new guidelines to ensure foreigners accused of smuggling face law in India"In cases involving foreigners, prosecution may be launched at the earliest, even before issuance of the show cause notice," the new order ...
29 May, 2019, 02.07 PM IST
Demonetisation helped bring down FICN smuggling along Indo-Bangla border: BSF DGIn an apparent reference to Pakistan, the BSF chief said fake notes were being made and sent from the "friendly neighbour" on the western s...
07 Sep, 2018, 07.46 PM IST
- Smuggle a rupee and shop in Dubai
The rupee has become a standard issue to do shopping in Dubai and Abu Dhabi mkts, say intelligence reports.
13 Nov, 2006, 01.10 AM IST