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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, March 18, 2025

  India | March 18, 2025 23:40 IST

  Catch the latest episode of Aaj Ki Baat with Rajat Sharma. Key highlights: Curfew in Nagpur after violent clashes, UP Police denies permission for Neja Mela in Sambhal and a massive gold smuggling racket busted in Ahmedabad.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao questioned by police

  Karnataka | March 17, 2025 20:20 IST

  The government had instructed the committee to submit the report within a week. The IPS officer is at present serving as the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation.

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  Ranya Rao’s bail plea in gold smuggling case adjourned till March 19

  Karnataka | March 17, 2025 17:35 IST

  The case was heard in the CCH 64th Court today. The court has directed the DRI's counsel to file objections by March 19. Further proceedings will continue after the submission.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: BJP MLA says he will reveal those involved before Karnataka Assembly

  Karnataka | March 16, 2025 22:58 IST

  Citing media reports, the opposition BJP has been urging the Congress government and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to disclose the names of the ministers allegedly involved in the gold smuggling case.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Kannada actor’s father DGP Ramachandra Rao sent on compulsory leave

  Karnataka | March 15, 2025 20:44 IST

  Ranya Rao was arrested after the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore from Rao at Kempegowda International Airport when she arrived from Dubai on March 3.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: Karnataka govt orders probe against DGP rank officer Ramachandra Rao

  Karnataka | March 11, 2025 12:39 IST

  Rao was arrested on March 3 by the DRI at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIAD) in Bengaluru for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold from Dubai.

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  Kannada actor Ranya Rao sent to judicial custody till March 24 in gold smuggling case

  Karnataka | March 10, 2025 17:27 IST

  Ranya Rao was arrested by the DRI for her alleged involvement in gold smuggling from Dubai. The investigation is ongoing, and further legal proceedings are expected in the coming weeks.

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  Arrested Ranya Rao in gold smuggling case was allotted land by previous govt, says KIADB

  Karnataka | March 10, 2025 6:41 IST

  Karnataka's KIADB allocated land to actor Ranya Rao's company for a steel plant in early 2023, amid her arrest for gold smuggling, sparking controversy over potential misuse of power.

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  Ranya Rao's shocking revelation, exposes international female gold smuggling syndicate

  March 08, 2025 14:21 IST

  Kannada actress Ranya Rao, arrested for gold smuggling, exposes an international female syndicate, prompting a CBI investigation into the operation.

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  Ranya Rao sent to DRI custody till March 10 in gold smuggling case after confessing to crime

  Karnataka | March 07, 2025 16:25 IST

  Ranya Rao, who is the stepdaughter of DGP Dr K Ramachandra Rao, was produced before a special court judge for financial offences on the evening of March 4.

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  Ranya Rao gold smuggling case: How much gold, cash can you bring on flights? Check customs guideline

  Explainers | March 07, 2025 14:18 IST

  As per the Indian Customs Act of 1962, guidelines have been issued for customs valuation. In this regard, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is the highest authority overseeing customs, excise, and goods and services tax matters in India.

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  Ranya Rao's first statement after arrest: 'Bought 17 gold bars, made several trips to US, Dubai'

  India | March 07, 2025 11:57 IST

  Ranya Rao said in her statement to DRI that she had travelled to Europe, America and the Middle East and had visited Dubai and Saudi Arabia as well.

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  Ranya Rao arrest: DGP's first reaction after daughter caught smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport

  Karnataka | March 05, 2025 19:17 IST

  Actor Ranya Rao was arrested at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru on late Monday for smuggling 14.8 kg of gold. Her husband was also arrested by the DRI at the airport. Her father, Ramachandra Rao, is the DGP of the Karnataka State Police Housing Corporation.

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  Tripura: Assam Rifles seizes gold worth Rs 1 crore, 2,289 kg marijuana in anti-smuggling operations

  Tripura | February 23, 2025 8:25 IST

  The gold and drugs were seized in two different operations conducted by Assam Rifles in collaboration with the Customs Department. Four accused have been arrested in these two operations.

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  Biggest haul ever: ITBP seizes 108-kg smuggled gold near LAC in Ladakh

  India | July 10, 2024 16:51 IST

  The ITBP made its biggest haul while its patrol party was combing near the LAC considering the rise in smuggling activities in summers. The ITBP had also received a tip-off regarding gold smuggling in Sriraple, just 1 km from LAC.

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  Maharashtra: Gold smuggling suspect jumps from 6th floor of DRI office in Nagpur, dies

  Maharashtra | June 17, 2024 18:11 IST

  The incident took place in the DRI office in Seminary Hills on June 16. Meanwhile, a case of accidental death has been registered and further probe is underway.

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  Gold worth Rs 19 Crore seized at Mumbai airport, two foreign nationals arrested

  Maharashtra | June 10, 2024 15:51 IST

  Two women passengers of foreign nationality were arrested by the customs along with the gold. The gold was found concealed in the bags and undergarments of both the passengers.

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  Custom officials seize gold worth Rs 3.91 crores, arrest 5 persons at Chennai airport

  June 07, 2024 23:30 IST

  The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) acting on specific intelligence seized over 6 kg gold from Chennai airport and arrested five individuals involved in smuggling the gold into India.

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  Shashi Tharoor's aide arrested by customs at Delhi airport for 'smuggling gold', Congress MP reacts

  India | May 30, 2024 16:59 IST

  Shashi Tharoor’s aide Shiv Kumar was caught taking gold from a person at the Delhi airport. Police have launched an investigation into the matter.

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  West Bengal: BSF seizes 23 kg of gold from smuggler at India-Bangladesh border

  September 19, 2023 23:35 IST

  The operation was carried out by vigilant jawans from Ranaghat border outpost in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.