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Sunday, August 17, 2025
TopicIdol theft

Topic: Idol theft

2 women arrested for stealing idols from temple in Hyderabad

The sisters, main suspect Swarna Latha and Pavani, consulted a ‘baba’ due to a string of deaths in their family and were advised to install and worship idols.

Why a New York-based smuggler dumped $20 million worth of Indian art

Subhash Kapoor, smuggler of Indian art, eluded Indian officials for years because he had the backing of sources who could never be identified.

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Mahindra is gearing up for future buyers. Unveils limited edition ‘Bat’ BE6, 4 new concepts

This is the first time Mahindra is making an ‘all-in-one’ platform like global carmakers. However, it will most likely skip hybrid vehicles.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?