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UK imposes new sanctions on Russian shadow fleet after Indian captain arrestAjay Pant, 38, was arrested by the National Crime Agency (NCA) during a joint operation with British armed forces to intercept a Russian sh...- Philip Morris India calls for stronger enforcement and collaboration to disrupt illicit tobacco ecosystemAs per the Tobacco Institute of India (TII), in India, illicit cigarettes represent nearly one-fourth of the domestic market, with estimate...
- Retailers' body flags rise in illicit trade, seeks curbs on e-commerce practicesRetailers in India are facing challenges from e-commerce. The Federation of Retailers Association of India highlights issues like counterfe...
- ITC shares fall 3% to fresh 52-week low; Motilal Oswal sees more pain aheadITC shares fell to a fresh 52-week low on Wednesday as investors reacted to steep tax hikes on cigarettes under the new GST 2.0 regime. Bro...
- Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
- Properties worth Rs 2 crore attached in J&K anti-drug crackdownAuthorities have attached properties valued at approximately Rs 2 crore in Jammu and Kashmir. These assets are believed to be linked to ill...
- In 2024, a tourist at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria, noticed this table was actually an ancient artifact, later identified as a 1,700-year-old Roman sarcophagusA Roman sarcophagus, dating back to the 2nd century AD, was discovered serving as a table at a beach bar in Varna, Bulgaria. This ancient r...
- US warns ties with Iran’s Strait of Hormuz authority may bring sanctions for 'anyone' involvedAmerica has issued a stern warning to global shipping and finance firms. Cooperation with Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority could in...
- 2,400,000,000,000: Chinese are smoking nearly half of world's totalChina's cigarette consumption has surged by 39% between 2003 and 2023, contrasting with a global decline. Despite fewer young smokers, low ...
- Cigarette business weakness drags ITC margins in March quarterITC's cigarette business saw lower profits in the March quarter due to increased taxes. While other areas like FMCG improved, they could no...
- Govt flags ‘high-risk’ crypto system in note to Parliamentary panelIndia's virtual digital asset sector is now high risk. Intelligence reports reveal extensive illegal activities including drug trafficking ...
- 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...
- US to impose visa curbs on 13 people linked to Indian firm over fentanylAmerica has placed visa restrictions on thirteen individuals connected to Indian online pharmacy KS International Traders. These individual...
- US State Department offers $15 million bounty for insights on Iran's IRGC funding networksThe US Department of State has announced a reward of up to USD 15 million for key intel that could turn the tide against Iran's Islamic Rev...
- US visa restrictions on owner of India-based pharmacy, 13 associates for fentanyl traffickingThe US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to an India-based online pharmacy, KS International Traders, and its owner fo...
- Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flaresU.S. and Iran's efforts to end their conflict stall amid renewed clashes in the Gulf. A U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran can with...
- North Korea calls US cyber crime accusations 'absurd slander'North Korea has vehemently denied US claims of cybercrimes funding its weapons programs, labeling them 'absurd slander.' Washington alleges...
- New policy will benefit premium brands, hurt local ones, distillers tell Karnataka CM SiddaramaiahLocal alcohol manufacturers in Karnataka have urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to review the proposed liquor tax system, saying it favours...
- Trump's new front against Iran: The US hunts hidden crypto networksAmerica's Operation Epic Fury is now Operation Economic Fury. The US is targeting Iran's cryptocurrency networks. This aims to stop Iran fr...
- Karnataka plans excise policy that aims to cut alcoholic beverages consumption by 8-9% over six yearsKarnataka has released a draft excise policy proposing to cut alcohol consumption by 8–9% over six years, while shifting towards lower-stre...
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