India has tightened import rules on gold and silver from the UAE, targeting unwrought, semi-manufactured, and powdered forms. The move, following the Budget 2025 announcement, aims to prevent misuse of the India-UAE CEPA by importers who mislabel gold as platinum alloy to exploit lower duties.
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In a tragic incident early Friday, Punit Singh Majra, 28, died after crashing his rented BMW X1 into a dumper on the Atal Setu in Mumbai. Driving at a speed of 180 kmph, Majra lost control of the vehicle. Police extracted his body from the wreckage and transported him to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram expressed uncertainty about the INDIA bloc's future, acknowledging its current 'frayed' state while emphasizing the possibility of revival. He highlighted the BJP's formidable organizational strength and its influence over institutions.
Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's childhood coach, lauded Kohli's remarkable Test career following his unexpected retirement. Sharma expressed pride in Kohli's contributions and voiced optimism for his continued commitment to ODI cricket. He hopes Kohli will lead India to victory in the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, anticipating another glorious chapter in his career.
Mayank Yadav's injury woes continue as a back injury has sidelined him for the rest of the 2025 IPL season. Lucknow Super Giants have signed New Zealand's William O'Rourke as his replacement. Yadav, who has a history of injuries, managed only two games this season, picking up two wickets.
The Supreme Court granted anticipatory bail to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar, accused of cheating in the civil services exam by falsely claiming OBC and disability reservation benefits. The Delhi Police and UPSC opposed the bail, alleging fraud. Khedkar faces accusations of submitting false certificates and using different names to bypass exam rules.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir to meet families affected by recent cross-border shelling from Pakistan. The unprovoked firing has severely impacted the Poonch and Rajouri districts, damaging homes and disrupting lives. Chief minister Omar Abdullah welcomed the visit, appreciating political leaders reaching out to those affected.
Rishabh Pant's struggles continued as Lucknow Super Giants were eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff contention after a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Pant's poor form, scoring only 7 runs, has drawn criticism. However, Yograj Singh believes Pant's technical flaws are easily fixable, while Pant attributes the team's struggles to injuries of key bowlers.
Ravi Shastri revealed that a hunch during the 2019 World Cup led to Rohit Sharma's promotion to Test opener. Shastri believed Rohit's aggressive ODI approach could translate to Test success, convincing Virat Kohli to implement the change. Rohit seized the opportunity, scoring twin centuries in his first match as opener and transforming his Test career.
In a setback for the Aam Aadmi Party, 13 MCD councillors resigned, forming the Indraprastha Vikas Party, citing lack of development and internal strife. Led by Mukesh Goyal, the new party will focus on municipal issues. AAP alleges BJP induced the defections with financial offers to gain control of MCD committees.