Rs 3.35 Crore Sand Mining Machinery Seized in Aurangabad
Bori police crack down on illegal sand mining in Dudhana riverbed, seizing equipment & cash worth Rs 3.35 crore. 17 workers detained. Read the full details of the major enforcement action.
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Odissi, Kathak Mark Finale of 36th Konark Festival
The 36th Konark Festival ended with spectacular Odissi and Kathak performances. Sand art awards were announced for 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' and 'Viksit Bharat' themes. Read more.
UAE's July 2026 E-Invoicing Deadline: Heavy Fines for Non-Compliance
UAE mandates e-invoicing from July 2026 with strict penalties for delays. Learn about the phased rollout, fines up to Dh5,000/month, and how businesses must prepare. Act now to avoid costly non-compliance.
Check Dam Blast Was Deliberate Sabotage: Probe Panel
A fact-finding committee alleges the Manair river check dam collapse was a mafia-driven blast to aid illegal sand mining. It demands a full probe and criticizes police inaction. Read more.
Pune ACB arrests circle officer for Rs 1 lakh bribe in Bhor
Pune's Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested a Nigudghar circle officer for accepting a Rs 1 lakh bribe from a sand transporter. The officer had demanded money to allow legal sand transport. Read the full details of the trap laid by ACB officials.
Red Sand Boa Smuggling Racket Busted in Buxar, 3 Held
Buxar forest officials, with WCCB, bust an illegal wildlife trade ring, seizing a rare red sand boa snake. Three suspects detained in a late-night raid. Read more.
Kuwait Approves Strict Law Against Illegal Currency Exchange
Kuwait's Cabinet approves a new law imposing jail terms and heavy fines for unlicensed currency exchange to combat money laundering and fraud. Get the full details on the penalties.
Punjab Groundwater Extraction Hits Alarming 156%
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Sand shortage cripples Rs multi-crore hospital project in Palamu
A severe sand shortage in Jharkhand has halted construction of Daltonganj's 500-bed Medinirai Medical College. The project, delayed since 2019, now misses its 2025 deadline, impacting healthcare services.
Laterite Stone Price Falls in Mangaluru, More Drops Expected
Mangaluru Deputy Commissioner announces laterite stone price drop from Rs 65 to Rs 45, with further reduction expected. 59 extraction permits issued to boost supply. Read for details on sand mining and road repairs.
International Sand Art Festival 2025 starts in Odisha
The 15th International Sand Art Festival has commenced on Chandrabhaga Beach, Odisha. Over 140 artists from India & abroad create stunning sculptures. A must-visit cultural spectacle!
Bangladesh Court Sentences PM Sheikh Hasina to 5 Years
A Bangladesh court sentences Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 5 years in prison for corruption. The case, filed in 2007, involves a gas extraction deal. Read the full details and political implications.
Massive 15km traffic jam strands thousands in Buxar
A 15-kilometer traffic gridlock from Buxar Golambar to Dumraon halted NH-922 for over 24 hours, stranding thousands. Sand trade activities and UP border checks caused the massive jam affecting Bihar-UP movement.
Google Drops Microsoft Cloud Antitrust Complaint in EU
Google withdraws its EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft's cloud practices as regulators launch broader investigation. Discover the licensing penalties and market implications.
Indian Firm Negotiates Mining Rights in Afghanistan
Deccan Gold Mines Ltd engages in crucial discussions with Afghan authorities to extract valuable minerals from Afghanistan's rich mines. Historic opportunity for Indian mining sector.
Dallas Cowboys hand Kansas City Chiefs brutal 6-6 reality check
Dak Prescott's 320 yards & 10 Chiefs penalties lead to Dallas victory. A stark wake-up call for Andy Reid's undisciplined, injury-riddled team. Can they recover?
BJP Leader Challenges Punjab CM Over Illegal Sand Mining
Punjab BJP chief Ashwani Sharma accuses AAP government of shielding illegal mining mafia, dares CM Bhagwant Mann to witness ground reality in border districts. Read the explosive allegations.
Cuttack fines ₹12 crore for illegal sand mining via drone survey
Cuttack administration imposes ₹12 crore penalties after drone survey exposes massive illegal sand extraction across 15 quarries. Operators given 15-day deadline for payment.
Apple Fights India's Global Turnover-Based Antitrust Penalties
Apple challenges India's Competition Act amendment allowing penalties based on global turnover. The case could set precedent for Big Tech regulation in India's digital market. Read more.
Maharashtra cancels permits for illegal mining vehicles
Maharashtra govt orders on-the-spot permit suspension & cancellation for vehicles involved in illegal sand mining. A three-tier penalty system is now in effect to curb revenue loss.
7 States Fined Rs 129 Cr for Jal Jeevan Mission Flaws
PM Modi's government cracks down on Jal Jeevan Mission irregularities, imposing Rs 129.27 crore penalties on 7 states. Future funding is now tied to corrective action. Read the full story.
Apple Fights CCI Penalties in Delhi High Court
Apple moves Delhi HC against India's antitrust laws and CCI penalties on global turnover. Breaking legal battle could reshape tech regulation in India. Read full analysis.
ED attaches Rs 80cr properties in granite mining scam
Enforcement Directorate attaches properties worth over Rs 80 crore linked to BRS MLA's brother in illegal granite mining money laundering case. Read full details.
Sand Mafia Installs Tracking Devices on Police Vehicles
Banaskantha court exposes how sand mafia installed tracking devices on police vehicles to evade capture during illegal mining operations in Banas river. Read shocking details.
India's Megacities Face Land Subsidence Crisis
Rapid urban development and groundwater extraction are causing land subsidence in Indian megacities, threatening infrastructure and millions of residents. Immediate action needed.
CSIR turns hazardous foundry sand into green bricks
CSIR develops breakthrough technology converting hazardous foundry sand into eco-friendly construction bricks. A sustainable solution to industrial waste management in India.
Sebi overhauls settlement rules on inflated penalties
SEBI begins comprehensive review of settlement mechanism targeting inflated penalties and rigid terms. New consultation paper expected by year-end to simplify process.
BCL Industries Q2 Results: Revenue Falls, Profit Rises
BCL Industries reports ₹720 crore Q2 revenue, down 12.4% sequentially. Operating profit jumps to ₹67 crore with margins improving to 10%. Distillery segment emerges as strong performer.
India's Mega-Cities Sinking: Urban Crisis Deepens
A 2025 study reveals Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai are sinking due to groundwater extraction. Over 2,400 buildings at risk. Discover the science behind India's next big urban crisis.
Punjab's Sand Paradox: Glut in Fields, Mining in Rivers
Punjab faces a curious sand crisis: massive stockpiles lie unused in fields while illegal mining devastates riverbeds. Discover the economic and environmental implications of this growing problem.
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