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A Myanmar couple was apprehended at Chennai airport for smuggling the gold. CHENNAI: Smuggling of gold seems to be making a return to Chennai airport after a hiatus, as customs officials have made the second seizure within a week. In the latest, a middle-aged Myanmar couple was arrested for smuggling nearly 2kg gold worth Rs 2.65 crore from Bangkok on Saturday, raising doubts about smuggling cartels engaging foreign nationals to smuggle gold.The air intelligence unit of Chennai customs intercepted the female passenger at first on suspicion as she attempted to exit through the green channel. Though the passenger initially claimed…
Two security screeners were injured at Varanasi airport on Sunday morning. LUCKNOW: Two security screeners were injured after a passenger’s licensed pistol accidentally discharged during a weapons check at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi on Sunday morning.The passenger, identified as 55-year-old Kamlesh Rai, a resident of Azamgarh, had arrived at the airport with his wife to travel to Mumbai on Air India Express flight IX-1810. He was carrying a licensed pistol, which he declared before the flight.Speaking to TOI, Varanasi Airport director Puneet Gupta said the incident occurred at around 9.30 am. During the inspection of the firearm,…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Seventeen years after surviving the famous O.K. Corral gunfight, former Tombstone lawman Virgil Earp embarked on a very different chapter of his life. In 1898, Earp claimed 160 acres of land near Prescott, Arizona, under the federal homesteading system. Because of his previous service in the Union Army during the Civil War, he was eligible to complete the homesteading requirements in just two years, earning title to the property in 1900. According to the National Park Service, Earp’s later years marked a transition from frontier lawman and Civil War veteran to Arizona homesteader.From soldier to lawmanVirgil Earp…
An 84-year-old woman grabbed her pet dog and budgie before leaving her much-loved home as it became gutted by fire, her granddaughter said. Paula Fenton’s bungalow in Willenhall, West Midlands, was among several homes damaged when a fire spread through gardens in the street, as firefighters tackled multiple fires in the region on Thursday. Jade Fenton, 32, said her nan lost her home and nearly all her belongings, including hearing aids, jewellery, a wedding ring and other memories of her late husband. “There’s nothing left of it,” said Jade. “She left in her slippers and pyjamas.”Three bungalows in Stonehouse Avenue…
Medal ceremonies at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham were postponed after a man was arrested on suspicion of fraud.Transport at the Alexander Stadium tournament was also suspended on Saturday as a result of the arrest and necessary security procedures.Members of the crowd reported being held outside by security staff for more than an hour after the event finished, with a large police presence at the scene.The evening session concluded with Great Britain winning a pair of gold medals in the men’s and women’s 4x100m relays.Tournament organisers said transport was suspended while the necessary security measures took place, but operations…
Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 22)Daily Prediction says,You may begin the day feeling a little scattered, restless, or slower than you would like, but do not mistake that for weakness. Once you decide what matters and start moving with intention, your confidence can rise quickly. This is a day that rewards courage in small but meaningful ways. A phone call you have been delaying, a message that needs clarification, a short trip, or a practical conversation can help build momentum. You may realise that some things will not move unless you take the first step yourself, and that awareness can make you…
आईएएस तुकाराम मुंढे Expired Frooti and Appy Fizz were among the products seized after a Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at a warehouse linked to Parle Agro in Mumbai.According to a Mint report, the FDA suspended the licence of the Velocity Express warehouse after officials found expired beverages worth ₹99,970. The seized stock included expired batches of Frooti, Appy Fizz and Candy Juice.The action came as the FDA, led by Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, stepped up inspections of food businesses across Maharashtra.What did officials find at the warehouse?The warehouse is located in Prayag Nagar on LU Gadkari Marg, near…
Darwin [Australia], August 16 : Bangladesh pulled off one of the biggest upsets in Test cricket as they defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday.The victory made Bangladesh only the third Asian team, after India and Pakistan, to win a Test in Australia. The visitors needed just 57 runs in their fourth innings to complete the win and comfortably chased the target during the second session of the fourth day. Mominul Haque remained unbeaten on 30, while Shadman Islam finished on 25 not out.Australia, who had entered the contest as overwhelming favourites, were bowled out for 284 in their…
A Reddit thread on Bengaluru has struck a chord with tenants, turning one frustrated question about whether a 100% security deposit refund is even possible into a wider discussion about Bengaluru’s rental experiences. Renters shared accounts of landlords deducting ₹40,000 to ₹80,000 for painting, cleaning and wear-and-tear, while some said large deposits equivalent to six to 10 months’ rent were held for weeks after they moved out. The discussion highlighted a common concern among tenants: in Bengaluru, getting the entire security deposit back can sometimes feel like lottery.Bengaluru security deposit row: A Reddit post asking whether tenants in Bengaluru have…
Awarapan 2 worldwide box office collection day 2: Emraan Hashmi’s film is now racing towards the ₹100 crore mark. Source link