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Fourth arrest in Siliguri SIM box case, investigation disclose links to Bangladesh

Fourth arrest in Siliguri SIM box case, investigation disclose links to Bangladesh

Siliguri, June 28: The Detective Department (DD) of Siliguri Metropolitan Police has detained Abdul Qadir (39), resident of Jalpaiguri, in the fourth arrest in the SIM box case. Recent developments have further revealed the cross-border links of the case, pointing towards links with Bangladesh. The matter first came to light on May 16 when the Special Operations Group (SOG) unearthed a SIM box operation under the guise of a mobile shop in Siliguri. Acting on intelligence regarding criminal activities related to SIM boxes, police raided a mobile shop in Jyotiyakali. They recovered three SIM boxes with various illegal materials and…
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A blood donation camp was organized by Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in collaboration with Marwari Yuva Manch

A blood donation camp was organized by Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in collaboration with Marwari Yuva Manch

Naxalbari, June 27: In a commendable initiative, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir in joint efforts with Marwari Yuva Manch successfully organized a blood donation camp on Thursday with the target of collecting 200 units of blood.According to reports, active blood donors have been voluntarily contributing to this noble cause since morning. Sujit Das, Head Teacher, Naxalbari Sarada Vidyamandir expressed his gratitude to all the participants and emphasized that the annual blood donation camp was organized in accordance with the principle of 'Sebai Param Dharma, Raktdan Jeevan Daan'.All the collected blood units will be taken to Rotary Blood Bank. Meanwhile, the former vice-president…
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Inside Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s lavish wedding invitations: The huge silver temple, the gold statue, Nita Ambani’s handwritten note, and more

Inside Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s lavish wedding invitations: The huge silver temple, the gold statue, Nita Ambani’s handwritten note, and more

A culturally rooted invitation card filled with photographs and frames of Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant's lavish wedding invitation features gold idols along with a silver temple. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are going to the knot on July 12 in Mumbai. According to the viral invite, the couple will perform many functions before and after the wedding. The video that showed a temple-like box in which a small temple was built just weeks ahead of several Hindu deities has been shared with guests for the wedding to be held on 12 july.. A video of the invitation was recently shared on…
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Oil increment on strong dollar and strong fuel demand; Brent crude at $85.77/bbl

Oil increment on strong dollar and strong fuel demand; Brent crude at $85.77/bbl

Oil prices rose slightly on Monday as strong summer fuel demand and rising geopolitical tensions helped offset the impact of a stronger dollar.Brent futures for August delivery rose 53 cents to $85.77 a barrel, representing a gain of 0.6% by 11:38 a.m. EST (1538 GMT). Meanwhile, US crude futures rose 65 cents to $81.38 a barrel, representing a gain of 0.8%. Last week, both benchmarks recorded a 3% rise, their second consecutive weekly rise.“Crude oil prices witnessed significant volatility and declined from recent highs due to dollar index strength and mixed global economic data. The dollar index hit its highest…
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India’s current account deficit (CAD) drop to 0.7 percent of GDP, records surplus of 0.6% in Q4: RBI

India’s current account deficit (CAD) drop to 0.7 percent of GDP, records surplus of 0.6% in Q4: RBI

India recorded a current account surplus in the last quarter of the last financial year due to higher service income. Additionally, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said the overall current account deficit for FY2024 has narrowed due to decline in goods trade deficit. India's current account deficit (CAD) declined to 0.7 percent of GDP or $23.2 billion in FY2024 from 2 percent of GDP or $67 billion last year. “Sequential decline in CAD in Q4:2022-23 mainly due to narrowing in trade deficit with stronger services trade from US$71.3 billion in Q4:2022-23 to US$52.6 billion in Q4:2022-23 Went.…
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Manufacturing PMI extend to 60.9 in June, job creation fastest in 18 years: Survey

Manufacturing PMI extend to 60.9 in June, job creation fastest in 18 years: Survey

According to the HSBC survey, the final manufacturing, services and composite purchasing managers' index (PMI) figure rose 0.4 percentage points to 60.9 in June, compared with a revised figure of 60.5 in May.According to a survey, business activity in the country became stronger in June due to growth in manufacturing and services sectors and the pace of job creation became the fastest in 18 years.“The composite output index expansion further in June, supported by an grow in new orders, which led companies to rise hiring in both sectors. Input prices softened slightly in June, resulting in margin improvement, especially for…
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Anurag Kashyap express about differences with Abhay Deol and Pankaj Jha

Anurag Kashyap express about differences with Abhay Deol and Pankaj Jha

'Abhay Deol can call me toxic, but if I speak the truth, he won't be able to face it,' says Anurag Kashyap on his differences with the actor during Dev D. He also talked about the controversy related to him and Pankaj Jha. , Anurag Kashyap, who recently came up with his film Bad Cop, has been actively promoting his projects as an actor for a change. In a recent interview, the filmmaker-actor talked about his misunderstandings with actors Abhay Deol and Pankaj Jha.While she described her episode with Pankaj Jha as a complete misunderstanding, she had a completely different…
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SBI to upturn ₹20,000 crore through long-term bonds in FY2025

SBI to upturn ₹20,000 crore through long-term bonds in FY2025

State Bank of India (SBI) announced board approval to raise up to ₹20,000 crore through long-term bonds in FY 2024-25. The central board meeting on June 19, 2024, approved raising funds through public issue or private placement.At the time of writing, SBI shares are trading at ₹846.65 which is 0.70% lower than its previous close. The stock has seen a total rise of 49% in the past year and 32% since the beginning of the year.In January, SBI raised ₹5,000 crore through perpetual bonds at a coupon rate of 8.34%. In the last financial year, SBI had issued 15-year infrastructure…
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Direct tax collections up 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh crore from higher corporate advance tax

Direct tax collections up 21% to Rs 4.62 lakh crore from higher corporate advance tax

The first installment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, saw accumulation inflation 27.34% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) of Rs 1.14 lakh crore and Personal Income Tax of Rs 34,470 crore. Net direct tax collections have jumped by 21 percent to over Rs 4.62 lakh crore so far this financial year due to higher advance tax payments by corporates. The first installment of advance tax, which was due on June 15, saw collections inflation 27.34% to Rs 1.48 lakh crore. This includes Corporation Income Tax (CIT) of Rs 1.14 lakh crore…
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Diljit Dosanjh state he can’t bargain, has never done everyday tasks: ‘I have never booked a hotel or a cab in my life’

Diljit Dosanjh state he can’t bargain, has never done everyday tasks: ‘I have never booked a hotel or a cab in my life’

While Diljit Dosanjh is busy making India proud abroad, the singer recently shared in a chat how he always wanted to be famous growing up. He also told how he doesn't do everyday tasks like booking cabs and flights and is also not good with money.Talking to Raj Shamani, he said, "When I was a child, I used to pray to God that everyone should know me, but I don't want to know anyone." This was a childish thing. I thought I loved music, so this was the only way to achieve my dreams. I'm not good at finances, and…
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