News for 'US Custom'

Customs Officials Seize Hydroponic Weed, Cash At Mumbai Airport

Customs Officials Seize Hydroponic Weed, Cash At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com1 days ago

Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized hydroponic weed valued at nearly 20 crore and USD 1 lakh in cash over two days.

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

IDFC First Bank Simplifies Customs Duty Payments Digitally

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

IDFC First Bank has integrated with ICEGATE 2.0 to enable digital payment of customs duty, central excise, and service tax for its customers.

BPCL Customers Face Charges Over Misappropriated Funds

BPCL Customers Face Charges Over Misappropriated Funds

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Seven customers of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) in Indore have been booked for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 5.7 crore that was wrongly deposited into their digital wallets. Police are investigating how Rs 129.55 crore was incorrectly credited to around 1,000 BPCL 'Smart Fleet' customers.

Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 2 kg of suspected ganja from a Bangkok-Delhi flight, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.

Delhi Airport Customs Intercept 12.91 Crore Ganja Smuggling Attempt

Delhi Airport Customs Intercept 12.91 Crore Ganja Smuggling Attempt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi seized suspected ganja worth 12.91 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok.

Customs Officials Arrest Six in Bengaluru Airport Drug Bust

Customs Officials Arrest Six in Bengaluru Airport Drug Bust

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru seized large quantities of hydroponic ganja from passengers arriving from Bangkok, leading to the arrest of six individuals.

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized a large consignment of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 26.8 crore, that was concealed within boxes labelled as 'Mandarin orange sacs' arriving from Bangkok.

UPI and Card Payments Simplify Customs Duty on ICEGATE

UPI and Card Payments Simplify Customs Duty on ICEGATE

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has enabled UPI, debit, and credit card payments for Customs duty on the ICEGATE portal, enhancing ease of doing business for importers and exporters.

Tea Stall Owner Allegedly Assaults Customer Over Cold Tea Complaint in Thane

Tea Stall Owner Allegedly Assaults Customer Over Cold Tea Complaint in Thane

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A man in Thane was allegedly assaulted by a tea stall owner after complaining that the tea served to him was cold, leading to a police investigation and a viral video.

RBI Leverages AI to Boost Digital Payments and Customer Experience

RBI Leverages AI to Boost Digital Payments and Customer Experience

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is developing digital public infrastructure and payments intelligence platforms using artificial intelligence and application programming interfaces to improve customer experience and strengthen the payments ecosystem.

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Two Arrested in Delhi for Posing as E-Commerce Customer Care to Defraud Man

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly cheating a Delhi resident of Rs 1.25 lakh by posing as customer care executives of an e-commerce brand.

FCC Aims to Incentivise Return of Call Centres to US, Improve Customer Service

FCC Aims to Incentivise Return of Call Centres to US, Improve Customer Service

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering proposals to encourage businesses to bring call centre jobs back to the US and require call-takers to be proficient in American Standard English.

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Indian Customs officials have arrested five individuals from West Bengal and Assam for their involvement in smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan. The investigation revealed a widespread network of forged documents and illegal vehicle registrations.

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have thwarted two separate gold smuggling attempts, seizing over 3.17 kg of gold worth approximately Rs 4.35 crore and arresting three foreign nationals.

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Cognizant Research: Companies Prioritise Custom AI Solutions for Enterprise Value

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Cognizant's research reveals that companies seeking AI adoption favour IT services firms offering custom, full-stack AI solutions, prioritising flexibility and expertise over cost and speed.

Kerala Police Warns Of New Mattress Cyber Fraud

Kerala Police Warns Of New Mattress Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com2 days ago

Kerala Police have issued a warning about a new form of cyber fraud targeting people buying mattresses online. Fraudsters pose as fake customer care representatives of mattress companies and pressure customers into making immediate payments.

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Delhi Airport: Passengers Held With Hydroponic Weed Worth Crores

Rediff.com2 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed (ganja) valued around Rs 34.93 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Mumbai Airport Customs Seizes Rs 46 Crore Worth of Contraband

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Mumbai Customs department seized narcotics, foreign currency, gold, and precious stones worth over Rs 46 crore at the Mumbai international airport in a week.

Avoid These Life Insurance Mistakes

Avoid These Life Insurance Mistakes

Rediff.com3 days ago

Proposal forms are often filled by the agent. Check the form after it is filled.

Sterlite Technologies To Boost US Manufacturing With $100 Million Investment

Sterlite Technologies To Boost US Manufacturing With $100 Million Investment

Rediff.com4 days ago

Sterlite Technologies plans to invest up to USD 100 million in the US to strengthen its manufacturing capacity for AI data centres and telecom customers.

Netradyne Buys Moove To Boost European Operations

Netradyne Buys Moove To Boost European Operations

Rediff.com5 days ago

AI-powered fleet safety and performance solutions provider Netradyne has acquired European fleet intelligence and connected mobility company Moove Connected Mobility for an undisclosed sum.

Eligible Manufacturer Importers Scheme, Starting April 1, Will Ease Customs Duty Payments

Eligible Manufacturer Importers Scheme, Starting April 1, Will Ease Customs Duty Payments

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) announced the implementation of the Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) scheme from April 1, allowing eligible importers to defer customs duty payments.

Want A Credit Card? Read This

Want A Credit Card? Read This

Rediff.com5 days ago

'First-time applicants may witness longer approval times or higher rejection rates and requests for more documentation.'

Stunning Met Gala 2026 Looks That Made Us Swoon

Stunning Met Gala 2026 Looks That Made Us Swoon

Rediff.com5 days ago

If the outrageous looks at the Met Gala were art that made us look twice, there were the ones that felt like art you could sit with. The kind that soothe, that linger and quietly steal the moment.

Marijuana Worth Over Rs 24 Crore Seized At Delhi Airport

Marijuana Worth Over Rs 24 Crore Seized At Delhi Airport

Rediff.com4 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 24 kg of suspected marijuana, valued at over Rs 24 crore, in three separate cases involving passengers arriving from Bangkok.

From Skeletons To Human Shadows: Most Outrageous Met Gala 2026 Looks

From Skeletons To Human Shadows: Most Outrageous Met Gala 2026 Looks

Rediff.com5 days ago

A Met Gala without bizarre, outrageous looks that'll make you do a double take is an incomplete Met Gala.

Cibil CEO: Lenders must engage with customers on credit usage, as they did during pandemic

Cibil CEO: Lenders must engage with customers on credit usage, as they did during pandemic

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

TransUnion Cibil CEO Bhavesh Jain highlights the improved retail portfolio quality in January but stresses the need for lenders to continuously engage with borrowers on credit usage and repayment, similar to the approach taken during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the impact of the Iran war on credit quality is still being assessed.

Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs 1.79 Crore Seized At Mumbai Airport

Smuggled Goods Worth Over Rs 1.79 Crore Seized At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Customs officials at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport seized electronic items, cosmetics, cigarettes, and crude gold worth over Rs 1.79 crore from passengers arriving from Dubai, leading to one arrest.

Why ServiceNow Sees India As A Major Growth Engine

Why ServiceNow Sees India As A Major Growth Engine

Rediff.com5 days ago

ServiceNow, a leading AI platform for business transformation, is highly optimistic about its growth prospects in the Indian market, according to President and Chief Product Officer Amit Zavery.

Isha Ambani's Mango Accessory Cost A Whopping...

Isha Ambani's Mango Accessory Cost A Whopping...

Rediff.com4 days ago

Isha Ambani's mango accessory is definitely not for aam people and Ananya Birla's katori and chamcha mask probably costs more than both your kidneys combined.

Diya Mehta Jatia And Ananya Birla At The Met After Party!

Diya Mehta Jatia And Ananya Birla At The Met After Party!

Rediff.com5 days ago

Once the flashbulbs fade and the carpet clears at the Met Gala 2026, that's when things actually get interesting.

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.

FedEx And ServiceNow Collaborate On AI-Powered Supply Chain

FedEx And ServiceNow Collaborate On AI-Powered Supply Chain

Rediff.com4 days ago

FedEx and ServiceNow have expanded their collaboration to develop an AI-powered supply chain solution aimed at optimising workflows and enhancing customer experiences. The partnership was announced at the Knowledge 2026 AI conference in Las Vegas.

Mumbai To Host Celebrity Cricket Match For Fitness Awareness

Mumbai To Host Celebrity Cricket Match For Fitness Awareness

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Mumbai is set to host a friendly cricket match between GST, Customs officers, and actors to promote fitness and sportsmanship, organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI).

Piramal Pharma looks to return on growth path

Piramal Pharma looks to return on growth path

Rediff.com3 days ago

Piramal Pharma anticipates a significant turnaround in financial year 2026-27 (FY27), projecting early-to-mid teens revenue expansion and a sharp improvement in profitability, driven by improved business momentum, new product acquisitions, and structural tailwinds.

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

How Krutrim Became India's First AI Unicorn

Rediff.com6 days ago

Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Adobe Expands India Presence With New Noida Office

Rediff.com3 days ago

Adobe has announced the opening of a new office in Noida, its seventh in India. The new campus will house over 700 employees and signifies Adobe's continued focus on driving innovation from India.

Ex-Bank Correspondent Arrested For Rs 27 Lakh Fraud In Odisha

Ex-Bank Correspondent Arrested For Rs 27 Lakh Fraud In Odisha

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Odisha Police have arrested a former banking correspondent for allegedly misappropriating around Rs 27 lakh of depositors' money in Jajpur district.

IBM, Yotta Join Forces To Offer AI Platform In India

IBM, Yotta Join Forces To Offer AI Platform In India

Rediff.com3 days ago

IBM and Yotta Data Services have announced a partnership to deliver an agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform for enterprises and government organisations in India, leveraging IBM WatsonX Orchestrate and Yotta's Shakti Cloud.

You'll Never Be Able To Guess Met Gala 2026's Wildest Trend!

You'll Never Be Able To Guess Met Gala 2026's Wildest Trend!

Rediff.com6 days ago

Somewhere between couture and chaos, the Met Gala 2026 decided subtlety was overrated.