US Supreme Court's decision on Trump's emergency tariffs could force a massive $150 billion refund process, leaving global companies and importers in a prolonged legal battle. Read the full analysis.
US federal agents shot two individuals in Portland, sending them to hospital. The FBI leads the investigation following the shooting involving Customs and Border Protection agents. Details emerge.
The government may introduce a customs duty amnesty scheme in Budget 2026-27 to resolve Rs 1.52 lakh crore in litigation. Read about the plan to slash duty slabs and fix FTA-related inverted duty structures.
Customs officers at Bengaluru and Mangaluru airports must now wear body cameras at Red Channel. The move aims for transparency and aligns with global standards. Read more.
DRI officers at Bhubaneswar's airport seized 2000 packets of duty-evaded imported cigarettes from a Dubai passenger. This marks the third such seizure in two years. Read more.
Supreme Court rules in favour of Adani Power, says government cannot tax SEZ electricity as 'foreign import'. Full refund of duties ordered. Read the full analysis.
Supreme Court overturns Gujarat HC verdict, grants relief to Adani Power on customs duty for electricity supplied from SEZ to DTA. Landmark ruling upholds finality of judicial decisions.
Mumbai Customs' AIU nabs two Gujarat youths with 422 grams of hydroponic weed worth Rs 42.20 lakh smuggled from Bangkok. Read the full details of the airport bust.
Rahul Easwar's strong remarks on the Sabarimala issue have sparked fresh nationwide debate on tradition vs. rights. Read the latest on the controversy.
Supreme Court rules no customs duty on SEZ power supply, orders ₹458 crore refund to Adani Power. Landmark judgment ends decade-long tax dispute. Read the full story.
Pune airport customs reintroduces the 'green channel' for international passengers with nothing to declare, aiming to slash wait times. Learn about the rules, flight routes, and passenger impact.
As global trade faces headwinds, experts propose five specific reforms for India's customs system to enhance exports and integrate into supply chains. Read the detailed analysis.
Chennai Customs officials seized 700g of gold paste worth ₹1 crore from a Dubai passenger. The gold was cleverly concealed in a rubbery ball. Read the full story of the airport bust.
In a major bust, Mumbai Customs seized hydroponic weed, diamonds, and gold worth Rs 14 crore from a passenger arriving from London. Details on the multi-crore seizure at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Finance Ministry clarifies National Security Cess will be calculated on machine speed, not production output. This impacts importers and aims to safeguard health, security, and strategic interests.
Delhi Customs officials intercept a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing over 2 kg of cocaine valued at nearly Rs 21 crore at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Read the full details.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Discover 10 fascinating New Year's traditions from around the world to inspire your 2026 celebrations. Embrace global customs for good luck and prosperity!
From smashing plates in Denmark to burning effigies in Kerala, discover 10 bizarre New Year traditions that symbolise hope, luck, and fresh starts worldwide.
An Ahmedabad company is accused of a $1 million trade fraud against South Korea and customs duty evasion in India, using a Korean shell firm to route Chinese goods. KOTRA has alerted Indian agencies.
Mumbai AIU arrests man for smuggling 849 grams of gold dust from Bangkok. The gold, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, was concealed in capsules inside his body. Read the full investigation details.
Discover six fascinating New Year traditions from Spain to the Philippines. Learn about grape-eating, broken plates, and more unique customs to welcome 2025.
Explore the deep-rooted cultural practice of wearing a black thread (kala dhaga) on the leg in India. Discover its spiritual meaning for warding off evil eye, connection to Shani Dev, health beliefs, and its new life as a fashion anklet.
Discover Spain's '12 Grapes of Luck' New Year's Eve tradition. Learn its history, meaning, and how eating grapes at midnight promises good fortune for each month ahead.
In a major drug bust, Customs at Kempegowda Airport seized 12.46 kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 6.23 crore. Three passengers from Thailand were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Actor Allu Sirish announces wedding to Nayanika Reddy on March 6, 2026, coinciding with brother Allu Arjun's date. Ceremony to follow South Indian customs, no sangeet. Details inside!
DRI arrests Hong Kong supplier's director in a ₹30 crore luxury furniture import fraud. Third arrest in the case involving undervaluation and document manipulation. Read the full investigation details.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
India's Budget FY27 targets major customs & port reforms to cut ship turnaround time, streamline tariffs, and boost export diversification. Key details inside.
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 iPhones & Pakistani cosmetics worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. Syndicate busted based on specific intelligence from Dubai. Read the full investigation details.