AC duct treasure: 316 whisky bottles seized after passenger reported cooling issues, liquor smuggling foiled on Lucknow–Barauni Express; coach attendant arrested

As Bihar gears up for elections, liquor smuggling intensifies. On the Lucknow-Barauni Express, authorities discovered 316 whisky bottles hidden in an AC duct after a passenger reported cooling issues. A coach attendant from Bihar, Ashish Kumar, was arrested; he confessed to smuggling liquor regularly from Uttar Pradesh to sell in Bihar’s black market, exploiting prohibition…

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GST revenues rise 9.1% in September: Collections hit Rs 1.89 lakh crore; outpace August surge

India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenues climbed to Rs 1.89 lakh crore in September, registering a strong 9.1% year-on-year increase. This consistent growth is significant, occurring despite expected sales stagnation following August’s GST rate rationalisation announcement and the discontinuation of GST from online money gaming. The robust collections highlight sustained economic activity.

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J&K: BSF troops shoot and injure ‘Pakistani intruder’ in Kathua district; man tried to cross border despite warnings

Border Security Force (BSF) troops shot and injured a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Monday. The intruder was part of a group attempting to infiltrate Indian territory near the Hiranagar sector. Alert BSF personnel noticed the group and issued repeated warnings, which were ignored, leading to the…

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Sanath Jayasuriya hails Abhishek Sharma, slams loophole in cricket law after Super Over drama

Sri Lanka coach Sanath Jayasuriya lauded Abhishek Sharma’s fearless batting and Pathum Nissanka’s valiant century but raised concerns over “grey areas” in cricket laws after a controversial Super Over call. A caught-behind decision, later overturned, nullified a clear run-out, with the rule deeming the ball dead. Jayasuriya urged a review of such loopholes in the…

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Jharkhand’s Health Department Introduces SOP for ICU and CCU Management in Hospitals

Jharkhand’s health department has developed a comprehensive SOP for ICUs and CCUs in government and private hospitals to ensure standardized critical care delivery across the state. This initiative aims to strengthen management efficiency and provide timely, life-saving medical attention to all patients, especially those in rural areas, by upgrading district hospitals.

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