India, Bangladesh reaffirm commitment to secure borders at four-day BSF-BGB conferenceIndia's Border Security Force and Border Guard Bangladesh concluded a four-day meeting reaffirming their commitment to border peace. Both f...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Issues related to illegal, forcible border crossings discussed during India-Bangladesh talks: BSFIndia and Bangladesh border guards met in New Delhi to address critical issues. Discussions focused on preventing border crimes, including ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Why are oil prices up, while gold, silver prices down today along with upcoming US stock market futures crash? US attack, Iran tensions, inflation fears and market reaction explainedWhy are oil prices up, while gold, silver prices down today along with upcoming US stock market futures crash? Global markets moved in diff...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
Trump administration tells prosecutors to stand down on Venezuela leader, sources sayFederal prosecutors in Miami have been instructed to halt criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, a long...
28 May, 2026, 06.21 AM IST
Delhi: American national of Indian origin held at IGI Airport with 115 gold bars hidden in specially designed beltIn a significant crackdown, customs agents at Delhi's IGI Airport intercepted an American of Indian descent, discovering a staggering 115 g...
16 May, 2026, 07.09 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
DRI, Customs officers to intensify vigil on gold smuggling post import duty hikeRevenue intelligence and customs officials are preparing to tighten surveillance across airports, seaports and land borders after India rai...
13 May, 2026, 01.59 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
India Inc backs Modi’s appeal to cut gold buying and foreign travel amid West Asia tensionsIndian businesses are reviewing spending and work-from-home policies after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to save foreign exchange and...
12 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
No plan to hike gold import duty despite Modi's appeal to skip buying, says government officialIndia denies plans to raise gold and silver import duties. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases amid economic pressur...
12 May, 2026, 12.53 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
Mumbai airport: 30 kg gold worth Rs 38 crore caught by customs from 24 women. Here's how they concealed gold bars and jewelleryThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 29.37 kg of gold worth Rs 37.74 crore and arrested 24 carriers at Mumbai Airport. This...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Kempegowda gold bust: DRI seizes Rs 5 crore of gold after uncovering a international smuggling ring at Bengaluru airportThe Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has busted an international gold smuggling network at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport,...
09 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
'Key operator' of international gold smuggling racket brought to India from UAE: CBIMuniyad Ali Khan, a key figure in an international gold smuggling racket, was extradited from the UAE to India. He is accused of conspiring...
10 Sep, 2024, 03.26 PM IST
Delhi 'druglord' associated with Dawood, Anees Ibrahim: PoliceThe alleged kingpin of Delhi-based multi-crore international drug racket Dev Behl was associated with the dons of Mumbai mafia Dawood Ibrah...
07 Dec, 2013, 08.44 PM IST