CBI brings back fugitive Monika Kapoor from US in 2002 import-export fraud

July 9, 2025 11:06 AM

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CBI brings back fugitive Monika Kapoor from US in 2002 import-export fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken custody of alleged economic offender Monika Kapoor in the United States and is bringing her back to the country today. Ms Kapoor is accused of a 2002 Import-Export fraud and has been on the run since then.   In a statement, the CBI said, Fugit...

UAE Authorities Clarify Golden Visa Rules Amid Misleading Claims

July 10, 2025 11:03 AM

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UAE Authorities Clarify Golden Visa Rules Amid Misleading Claims

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has moved to clarify widespread confusion surrounding UAE Golden Visa requirements after multiple Indian news outlets reported that nationals could secure lifetime residency simply by paying AED 100,000 through unauthorised c...

US President sets 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods from August 1

July 9, 2025 10:38 AM

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US President sets 35% tariff on Bangladeshi goods from August 1

Bangladesh now faces uncertainty as US President Donald Trump announced on Monday a new rate for Bangladeshi goods, 35 per cent - that was just a 2% reduction on his original announcement, 37%, to be effective from August 1. Economists and business leaders in Bangladesh believe that Bangladesh may l...

Death toll in US Texas flash floods climbs to 109; over 160 missing

July 9, 2025 8:49 AM

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Death toll in US Texas flash floods climbs to 109; over 160 missing

 At least 109 people were dead and over 160 are still missing after devastating flash floods affected Texas in the US, with rescue operations still going on along the Guadalupe River.   Texas Governor Greg Abbott said that at least 161 people are known to be missing after the deadly flooding, n...

IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Central, North, and South India

July 9, 2025 8:30 AM

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall Across Central, North, and South India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated places of Chhattisgarh, Konkan, Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Vidarbha today. According to IMD, Heavy rainfall is very likely to prevail over isolated places of Gujarat, Haryana, Chandigarh,...

Overage vehicle fuel ban in Delhi-NCR to be enforced from November 1

July 9, 2025 8:26 AM

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Overage vehicle fuel ban in Delhi-NCR to be enforced from November 1

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has amended its earlier directive to enforce a phased ban on refuelling End-of-Life vehicles. In a statement, the CAQM said that all end-of-life vehicles will be denied fueling from 1st November 2025 in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Gautam Bu...

Indonesia gears up to host 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

July 9, 2025 8:13 AM

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Indonesia gears up to host 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships

Indonesia is set to host the 2025 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships, scheduled to take place in Senayan, Jakarta, from October 19 to 25. This marks the first time that Indonesia and, indeed, any Southeast Asian nation will host the prestigious event.   Ita Yuliati, Chair of the Indonesian...