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gold smuggling attempt involving three passengers on a flight from Almaty, Uzbekistan to Delhi after their suspicious behaviour during the journey raised alarms. The eagle-eyed staff onboard the flight alerted the captain who contacted customs officers at Delhi's IGI airport to intercept the passengers. The incident occurred aboard a flight en route to India, a three-and-a-half-hour late-night journey. While most passengers accepted meal services, three individuals repeatedly refused offerings from the air hostess, including water and tea. Their unusual stillness and abrupt refusals drew the air hostess’s attention, prompting her to inform the flight captain. Acting on her concerns, the captain alerted customs officials via air traffic control.

stocks rallied as much as 15% in Mumbai trading on Monday even as equity benchmarks, BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty, traded in the amid brisk in frontline bluechip counters. Stocks that surged in excess of 15% included, Indo Asia Fin(20.00%), The Phosphate Co.(20.00%), Sundaram Brake(20.00%), Indo Us Bio-Tech(19.99%), Orbit Exports(19.99%), Ind Swift Ltd(19.99%), Rajdarshan Ind(19.98%), Apoorva Leasing Finance(19.98%), Mahalaxmi Rub(19.98%) and AdityaBirlaMoney(19.97%).

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. TEL AVIV—Israel said it had struck chemical-weapons caches and other missile and air-defense systems in Syria on Monday, taking advantage of the chaos there to destroy what it sees as dangerous assets that could fall into rebel hands. Since the stunning assault by Syrian rebels that brought down the regime of President Bashar al-Assad over the weekend, Israel said it has taken immediate steps to ensure the protection of its border amid the uncertainty engulfing the country.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In the US, a multibillion-dollar industry thrives on an invisible commodity: personal data. This sector, dominated by data brokers, collects, processes and sells vast amounts of information on individuals, often without their knowledge.

These high-performing stocks that rallied more than 10% during the session included, Lambodhara Text(14.92%), ITI Ltd(14.84%), Captain Polyplast(14.29%), Sibar Auto Parts(14.26%), Umang Dairies(14.03%), Integra Capital(13.57%), HKG Ltd(13.45%), Indo Count Ind(13.41%), Shiva Mills(13.10%) and IST Ltd(13.07%).

World Test Championship (WTC) points table after a convincing 2-0 series victory over Sri Lanka at home. The Proteas' triumph, led by captain Temba Bavuma, dislodged Australia from the top position. With this win, South Africa now requires just one more victory in their upcoming two-match series against Pakistan to secure a spot in the WTC Final.

Manoj Kumar Jayaswal and its former director Ramesh Kumar Jayaswal in a coal scam case related to the allocation of Brinda, Sisai, and Meral coal blocks in Jharkhand. In its case registered in 2016, the CBI had alleged that the company obtained the coal blocks by misrepresenting its financial position, acquisition of land for its proposed end-use plant, and other related claims, a statement from the agency said. Forged documents were used to secure the recommendation of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, for the allocation of the coal blocks, the CBI said. Special Judge Arun Bhardwaj convicted Nagpur-based Abhijeet Infrastructure Pvt Ltd (AIPL), its Managing Director Manoj Kumar Jayaswal and former director Ramesh Kumar Jayaswal of cheating, criminal conspiracy and using forged documents as genuine. Their sentence will be pronounced later.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Indus Towers Ltd is set to get some relief from Vodafone Plc’s announcement that it will sell its stake of 3% in the company. Out of the estimated proceeds worth ₹2,800 crore, an amount of ₹1,900 crore would be used to repay Vodafone Idea Ltd’s (Vi) past dues to Indus, which stood at ₹3,500 crore in September.

The video was captured by the cockpit-controlled security cameras on the Swiss Air passenger jet. The couple, which reportedly snuck into plane's kitchen, were filmed by crew members engaging in sexual activity, sparking outrage and raising concerns about passenger privacy and conduct of the crew.

Varun Beverages Ltd. 0.44 per cent to Rs 641.20 in Monday's trade as of 12:13PM (IST). The stock hit a high price of Rs 650.00 and low of Rs 639.60 during the session. The return on equity (ROE) for the stock stood at 29.64 per cent. Traded volume on the counter stood at 12:13PM shares and turnover at Rs 9.22 crore around that time. The stock of Varun Beverages Ltd. quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 682.84 and 52-week low prices of Rs 424.30, respectively.

According to a TOI report, agents, who claim to navigate the system’s quirks, charge Rs 15,000 to Rs 20,000 for faster access to visa slots. For applicants with urgent needs, the costs can soar even higher. Shwetang Parikh (name changed), whose appointment was pushed to August 2025, said he paid Rs 75,000 to secure an earlier slot. «It’s frustrating. Despite trying everything, I had no choice but to pay as I needed to travel for work,» he told TOI. Visa consultants reveal that these agents exploit last-minute cancellations and newly opened slots. «Some agents constantly monitor the system to grab earlier appointments, charging hefty fees for the service,» explained a consultant. Social media platforms are rife with advertisements for such expedited services, fueling the trend.

Tube Investments of India Ltd. traded 0.4 per cent at Rs 3697.55 at 11:48AM (IST) on Monday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex 54.87 points to 81763.99. The stock had settled at Rs 3682.55 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high and 52-week low of Rs 4807.05 and Rs 3333.90, respectively.

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MphasiS Ltd. 0.43 per cent to Rs 3067.60 in Monday's trade. It hit a high of Rs 3096.90 and low of Rs 3045.05 during the session. On the technical charts, the 200-DMA of the stock stood at Rs 2695.13, while the 50-DMA was at Rs 2949.66. If a stock trades above 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it usually means the immediate trend is upward. On the other hand, if the stock trades below 50-DMA and 200-DMA, it is considered a bearish trend and if trades between these averages, then it suggests the stock can go either way.

Bharat Forge Ltd. traded at Rs 1366.95 on BSE at 10:41AM (IST) on Monday, 0.88 per cent from previous close. The stock quoted a 52-week low price of Rs 1063.40 and a high of Rs 1826.20.

DLF Ltd. 1.41 per cent to Rs 868.75 at 10:51AM (IST) in Monday's trade. The counter has hit a high of Rs 873.45 and low of Rs 855.60 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 856.60 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 85294 shares so far with a value of Rs 7.36 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 59.64 and a price-to-book ratio of 5.64.

On the BSE, Adeshwar Meditex(down 20.00 per cent), Mishtann Foods(down 19.96 per cent), Shivansh Finserve(down 15.00 per cent), AVI Products India (down 12.23 per cent) and Aztec Fluids & Machi(down 10.73 per cent) were among the stocks that plunged over 5 per cent during the session.

buy call on Inox Wind with a target price of Rs 245. The current market price of Inox Wind is Rs 206.4. Inox Wind, incorporated in 2009, is a Small Cap company with a market cap of Rs 26854.24 crore, operating in the Power sector. Inox Wind's key Products/Revenue Segments include Wind Turbine Generator, Sale of services and Other Operating Revenue for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.

buy call on Lemon Tree Hotels with a target price of Rs 164. The current market price of Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd. is Rs 136.65. Lemon Tree Hotels, incorporated in 1992, is a Mid Cap company with a market cap of Rs 10829.22 crore, operating in Tourism & Hospitality sector. Lemon Tree Hotels' key Products/Revenue Segments include Income from Rooms, Restaurants & Other Services and Other Operating Revenue for the year ending 31-Mar-2024.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The advent of single-expiry index options last week introduced a fresh layer of volatility to the Nifty, which witnessed dramatic price swings a day ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s bi-annual policy announcement on 6 December.