August 17, 2023 7:29 PM

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NIA arrests 'most wanted' accused in 2020 Jaipur gold smuggling case

NIA has arrested a most wanted accused against whom a Red Corner Notice and a Look Out Circular has been issued in the case relating to the seizure of 18.56 kilograms of gold bars at the Jaipur International Aiport. The gold bars, valuing over 9 crore rupees in the market, were seized while being sm...

August 17, 2023 7:07 PM

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NIA seized incriminating evidence in Thane house of Pune ISIS module arrest

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) raided the Thane house of arrested accused Shamil Saquib Nachan in the Pune ISIS module case on Thursday and seized a host of incriminating material exposing the terrorist organisation’s conspiracy to disrupt peace and communal harmony in the country.   A...

August 17, 2023 5:20 PM

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Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina rolls out Universal Pension Scheme

Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina rolled out the Universal Pension Scheme on Thursday aiming to bring the citizens, aged above 18, under the pension coverage. She launched the pension scheme joining a virtual function from her official residence in Dhaka. Four different packages- Pragati, ...

August 17, 2023 5:12 PM

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West African military chiefs begin discussion on Niger crisis in Ghana

Military chiefs from West African states began two days discussions on Thursday in Ghana's capital Accra about the ongoing crisis in Niger. West African regional bloc ECOWAS said, the meeting was being held to finalize plans for the deployment of the Standby Force. Last week ECOWAS said, it had...

August 17, 2023 5:01 PM

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Government bans bulk sale of SIM connections to curb frauds

The government has taken decisions to make police and biometric verification of mobile SIM card dealers mandatory and discontinue the bulk connection mechanism. Briefing the media in New Delhi on Thursday, Communication Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, registration will also be compulsory for all poi...