Bengaluru Customs e-auction of 227 seized gadgets on Dec 30
Bengaluru Customs will auction 227 seized electronic items, including 175 iPhones, on Dec 30 via MSTC. Bulk lot for traders. Bidding open to GST-registered buyers only.
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Bengaluru Customs Auction for Electronics on Dec 30
Bengaluru Customs is auctioning 227 electronics items like phones and iPads on Dec 30 via MSTC portal. Learn how to register and bid for deals below market price.
7 Weird Christmas Traditions That Bring Families Together
Explore 7 unique Christmas traditions from Japan, Norway, Venezuela & more that bring people together. From KFC feasts to spider web trees, discover global festive magic!
China imposes anti-subsidy duties on EU dairy products
China imposes provisional anti-subsidy duties of 21.9% to 42.7% on EU dairy imports, effective Dec 23. The move escalates trade tensions following the EU's probe into Chinese EVs. Read the full details.
Kolkata School Results Delayed Due to Teacher Election Duties
Annual exam results in Kolkata schools face delays as teachers manage SIR/BLO duties. Heads express concern over new academic session. Read the full story.
India, New Zealand Aim to Double Trade in 5 Years
GTRI think tank urges India and New Zealand to double bilateral trade to $2.6B in five years via a new FTA, focusing on tariffs, agriculture, and services. Key sectors include textiles, pharma, and education.
Sasaram Teachers Protest Order to Monitor Stray Animals
Teachers in Sasaram protest a directive to monitor stray dogs, calling it demeaning and a distraction from education. Municipal commissioner cites state orders.
Gold Smuggling Mastermind Arrested by DRI in Mumbai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrests the alleged mastermind of an international gold smuggling syndicate after a Rs 4 crore seizure at Mumbai airport. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi HC Asks Customs to Respond to IndiGo's Rs 900 Cr Plea
Delhi High Court directs customs authorities to respond to IndiGo's petition seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore in import duty. The case involves aircraft engines and parts. Read the latest developments.
Gunfire Erupts Near JFK Airport After Road Rage Incident
A road rage incident near JFK Airport escalated to gunfire early Sunday, causing major traffic delays. Authorities are investigating, questioning a customs agent. No injuries reported.
Gurgaon Customs Scam: Rs 10 Cr Liquor Racket Exposed
A Gurgaon SIT uncovers a massive liquor smuggling racket diverting imported consignments from govt warehouses to shops, evading crores in Customs duty. Key arrests made, masterminds flee abroad.
Mamdani's Video on Immigrant Rights After ICE Raid
NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani releases a crucial video detailing immigrant rights during ICE encounters, following a controversial raid on Canal Street. Know your rights and protect your community.
Mumbai court acquits businessman in 2012 airport smuggling case
A Mumbai court acquitted a 70-year-old Bhopal businessman accused of smuggling gold and liquor in 2012, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Sitharaman: Customs overhaul is govt's next big reform focus
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman signals a major customs framework simplification for easier compliance. Announcements likely in Budget 2026. Read more on India's economic plans.
Customs simplification next big reform, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces customs simplification as the next major reform, following GST and income tax rationalisation to boost consumption and put cash in common man's hands.
FM Sitharaman: Customs overhaul next, economy to grow 7%+
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a major customs duty and process reform, expects 7%+ GDP growth this fiscal. She also addresses rupee, freebies, and savings trends.
Sitharaman Announces Major Customs Duty Regime Reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a major overhaul of India's customs duty regime, focusing on rate rationalisation, transparency, and reducing official discretion. Read the full plan.
Mumbai Customs Seize 25 Kg Cannabis, Arrest 9 from Bangkok
Mumbai airport customs officials seized over 25 kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis in two major busts, arresting nine passengers from Bangkok. Details on the NDPS Act arrests and other smuggling cases inside.
Couple Bypasses Customs, Smuggles 18.5 Kg Ganja from Thailand
A Bengaluru couple was arrested after a major security lapse allowed them to smuggle 18.5 kg of hydro ganja from Thailand. The drugs, valued at ₹18.6 crore, were seized. Read the full investigation details.
Shiksha Mitra Found Dead in Well, Family Cites Work Pressure
Body of Shiksha Mitra Shankar Lal Rajput recovered from a well in Mahoba. Family alleges suicide due to pressure from intensive electoral roll revision duties. Police investigation underway.
DRI Busts Rs 10.42 Crore E-Cigarette Smuggling Racket in Tuticorin
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
NCERT's Constitution Intro Confuses Students: Professor
An analysis of NCERT's Class VII social science chapter reveals contradictions in presenting the Constitution as both a legal document and an artistic work, risking student understanding. Read more.
Chennai Airport Seizes 3,000 Turtles, Rs 1.5 Crore Weed
Chennai Customs foils major wildlife & drug smuggling. 3,000 banned turtle hatchlings seized from Malaysian, hydroponic weed worth Rs 1.5 crore from flyers. Read the full investigation details.
GMHS-22C Students Take Constitution Day Pledge
Government Model High School Sector 22-C Chandigarh celebrated Constitution Day with students taking pledge to uphold constitutional values. Read about the patriotic event.
Bijnor School Exams Postponed to December 10
Half-yearly exams in Bijnor council schools postponed from Nov 28 to Dec 10-15 due to teachers' election duties. Over 1.48 crore students affected across Uttar Pradesh.
200+ Gandhinagar BLOs Protest Over Stress, Odd Hours
Over 200 Booth Level Officers in Gandhinagar protest against odd working hours, public misbehavior, and digitisation challenges during electoral roll revision. Read their full demands.
CISF Extends Parliament Security Tenure to 4 Years
CISF extends personnel tenure at Parliament House Complex to 4 years for better MP familiarity & security. New strict eligibility norms introduced for officers.
BSF seizes gold biscuits worth ₹1 crore in Malda
Border Security Force intercepts gold smuggling attempt in West Bengal's Malda district, recovering 1.7kg gold biscuits concealed in bicycle frame. Read full details.
Who Are BLOs? Election Commission's Grassroots Warriors
Discover the crucial role of Booth Level Officers in India's electoral process. Learn about their duties, challenges, and why they're vital for democratic elections. Essential reading for UPSC aspirants.
Himachal Students Learn About Constitutional Rights
Himachal Pradesh students participate in legal literacy program, learning constitutional rights and fundamental duties. Initiative aims to create informed citizens.
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