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Benefits of uniform customs document stressed

The significance of ATA Carnet, an international uniform customs document, for trade and business was highlighted at a workshop organised by industry body FICCI.

The Hindu · Oct 17, 2023

1.4 kg gold seized from two women at Gannavaram airport in Andhra Pradesh

The Customs Department officials arrested two women hailing from Mangalore in Karnataka at the Gannavaram airport and seized 1.4 kg of gold of foreign origin worth about ₹80 lakh. The women arrived on a flight from Sharjah, said Customs Commissioner Sadhu Narasimha Reddy.

The Hindu · Oct 15, 2023

"Gangajal is exempted from GST", clarifies govt after Congress mounts attack

The Central government on Thursday clarified that 'Gangajal', water of the Ganga river used during prayers by households across the country, is exempted from Goods and Services Tax (GST). Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Oct 12, 2023

Irish Authorities Seize €157 Million Cocaine Haul In Record-Breaking Operation

Joint military effort leads to largest drug seizure in Irish history, disrupting transnational smuggling network.

Zenger · Sep 27, 2023

NIA arrests absconder in politically sensational UAE Consulate gold smuggling case that rocked LDF govt. in Kerala

NIA arrests absconder in Kerala gold smuggling case; Ratheesh, a close associate of another suspect, transported smuggled gold from Thiruvananthapuram. Union government imposed high import tax, creating opportunity for smugglers to wring profits. Network used ingenious methods of concealment, aided by airline and Customs officials. ED probed money-laundering angle, NIA…

The Hindu · Sep 20, 2023

Customs officials catch two passengers smuggling 2.8 kg of gold paste

The Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, on Saturday caught two passengers and recovered 2.8 kilos of gold in the form of paste, which they had concealed under their belts

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

In search of a partner to defraud

Matrimonial process has changed: digital sites, anonymity, fraudsters, financial losses, trauma, police highlight alarming trend, victims remain silent, honey trap, sweet talk, ₹8 lakh, blackmail, police nabbed woman, ₹4.5 lakh, emotional blackmail, register complaint online, matrimony.com advises caution, digital fraud challenge.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Gold worth ₹90 lakh seized at Kochi airport

Customs officials at Cochin Airport seize 1.8 kg of smuggled gold worth ₹90 lakh in 3 separate interceptions. Passengers from Jeddah & Abu Dhabi concealed gold in capsule & wire cutter handles respectively.

The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

3.6 kg of smuggled gold seized at Calicut airport

Customs officials seized 3.608 kg gold compound and ₹20.9 lakh foreign currency from four passengers arriving at Calicut Int'l Airport. Gold capsules found hidden in bodies of passengers. Tip-offs led to seizure.

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2023

Custom officials bust international wildlife trade racket at KIA, recover 234 reptiles and a dead baby kangaroo

Customs officials at the Kempegowda International Airport busted an international wildlife smuggling racket and arrested a man carrying reptiles

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023