3,7 Kg Gold Seized At Kochi International Airport; Hidden Under Rectum
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) along with the Customs Preventive Department (CPW) has allegedly confiscated 3.75 kg of the gold compound at Kerala's Kozhikode international airport on September 5. Reportedly, all the three passengers, who flew from Dubai to India have been arrested. However, the officials revealed that the passengers had hidden gold into his rectum and socks in the form of capsules.
Tags: gold, Kerala, kozhikode, kerala airport
Courtesy: Ani News
After Gold, Shooter Avani Lekhara Wins Bronze At Tokyo Paralympics
Indian shooter Avani Lekhara has won a bronze medal at Tokyo Paralympics in the 50m Rifle 3 Position SH1 on September 3. Following the win of bronze, 19-year-old Lekhara became the first Indian to win two Paralympic medals as she had already won Gold in the 10m air rifle standing SH1 event on August 30. However, China's Zhang Cuiping and Germany's Natascha Hiltrop won gold and silver, respectively.
Tags: avani lekhara, gold, Bronze, Tokyo paralympics
Courtesy: The Indian Express
World's First 22K Gold-Plated 'Vada Pav' Available In Dubai
The streets of Dubai are witnessing the most preferred 'Vada Pav' covered in a 22k gold plated and stuffed with Indian ingredients. The famous mouth-watering dish of Mumbai is made of truffle, butter, and cheese which is priced out at 100 AED (Dubai). Besides, this dish is regarded as the first gold-plated 'Vada Pav' in the world. However, Mumbai food diary is out in Dubai and driving people crazy.
Tags: Vada Pav, Mumbai, Dubai, gold
Courtesy: Latest LY
India Wins Second Gold In Javelin Throw At Tokyo Paralympics
Indian Javelin thrower Sumit Antil broke the world record and won another gold for India and tops in athletics at the Tokyo Paralympics on August 30. The 23-year-old Antil, who was initially a wrestler, suffered a serious leg injury in a motorbike accident in 2015 but overcame to join Javelin. At the event, Australia's Michal Burian and Sri Lanka's Dulan Kodithuwakka bagged silver and bronze, respectively.
Tags: Javelin, gold, Tokyo paralympics, World Record
Courtesy: The Indian Express
India's Avani Lekhara Wins Gold In Women's 10m Shooting In Tokyo
Avani Lekhara has won the first gold for India in the women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 event at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics on August 30. The 19-year-old Lekhara defeated China's Cuiping Zhang while Ukraine's Iryna Shchetnik grabbed a bronze medal. On her impressive win, PM Narendra Modi said, ''Congratulations on winning a hard-earned and well-deserved Gold...This is truly a special moment for Indian sports.''
Tags: Tokyo paralympics, Shooting, gold, Shooter
Courtesy: Mint
Tokyo Paralympics: Bhavina Patel To Face China's Ying Zhou For Gold
India's table tennis player Bhavina Patel entered the finals at the Tokyo Paralympics and became the first Indian player to do so on August 27. Patel defeated China's Zhang Miao in the semi-final and also secured a medal for India. She will now face China's Ying Zhou for gold on August 28. ''I'd win my final match due to the support of the people of India,'' Patel said.
Tags: Table Tennis, Tokyo paralympics, Japan, gold, Finals
Courtesy: India Today
Mumbai Police Arrests 7 Looters, Recovers Gold Worth 24.28 Lakh
Mumbai police arrested seven accused for looting gold worth Rs 46.50 lakh from a 44-year-old man named Madhukar Kavindkar near the Gundavali bus stop in Andheri (East). The incident took place on July 19 when Kavindkar was traveling to Zaveri Bazaar from Dahisar. Reportedly, an accused snatched the gold bag, and around 9-10 accused blocked the Kavindkar's way. The police have recovered gold worth Rs 24.28 lakh so far.
Tags: gold, Mumbai Police, Loot, Andheri East, Gold Robbery
Courtesy: Times Now
CSK To Honor Neeraj Chopra With His Name Printed On Jersey
Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd. (CSK), has announced to award Rs 1 crore to gold-winning Olympian Neeraj Chopra on August 7. Celebrating Chopra's victory, CSK said, ''Sports team and Lieutenant Colonel MS Dhoni extend their wishes to Neeraj Chopra". Moreover, CSK will design a special jersey, printing 8758 as a tribute to Neeraj Chopra's win. Neeraj Chopra bagged gold in Javelin Throw at the Tokyo Olympics.
Tags: Javelin, Neeraj Chopra, Tokyo Olmpics, gold, CSK MS Dhoni
Courtesy: ANI
Priya Malik Clocks 'Gold' In World Cadet Wrestling Championship
Besides the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics, an Indian Wrestler Priya Malik from Haryana won a gold medal at the World Cadet Wrestling Championship on July 23. Reportedly, Malik defeated Belarus's Kseniya Patapovich in a clean sweep competition by 5-0 at Budapest, Hungry. Meanwhile, Haryana's Sports Minister Sandeep Singh tweeted, ''Congratulations to the wrestler daughter Priya Malik of Haryana for winning the gold medal in the 73 kg Category… read-more
Tags: Priay Malik, World cadet wrestling championship, gold
Courtesy: Pratidin Time
Man Carrying Gold Worth Rs 40 Lakh In Rectum; Arrested In Chennai
Customs officials have taken a man into custody from Chennai airport who was illegally carrying gold of about Rs 40 lakh in his rectum. Reportedly, the man boarded from Dubai airport and was traveling with four bundles of gold paste while the extracted gold weighed 810 gm. According to the authorities, a man and woman can only carry gold worth up to Rs 1,00,000 and Rs 50,000 respectively.
Tags: Custom Department, Chennai, gold, Seized
Courtesy: India TV