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Wedding season surge: Plain gold jewellery in 22-, 18- and 14-karat sees high demand; diamond loses sheen

Representative image credits: ANI This wedding season, plain and lightweight gold jewellery in 22-, 18-, and even 14-karat is attracting significant attention, as many couples and their families prioritise investment and resale value over elaborate designs and diamond embellishments.Jewellers from Joy Alukkas, PNG, Senco Gold, and Kalyan report that simple gold pieces are becoming increasingly…

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Mastermind of Panikoili jewellery shop robbery, double murder arrested | Bhubaneswar News

Bhubaneswar: Police arrested the alleged mastermind behind the sensational robbery and double murder at a jewellery shop in Panikoili, which took place on Jan 4, 2024. The arrest was made public by authorities on Saturday.Bikash Ray, 32, was captured by a special team of Panikoili police from Motihari area near the Bihar-Nepal border late Thursday…

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Crackdown on coal mafia: ED raids over 40 locations in Jharkhand, West Bengal in money-laundering probe; gold jewellery, cash seized | Ranchi News

The Enforcement Directorate conducted extensive searches at over 40 locations in Jharkhand and West Bengal as part of a money laundering probe into coal mafia operations. The investigation targets alleged coal theft, pilferage, and illegal mining, with significant financial losses to the government suspected. RANCHI/KOLKATA: The Enforcement Directorate launched extensive searches across more than 40…

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Trade watch: Govt tightens curbs on platinum jewellery; move targets FTA misuse

The government on Monday tightened import controls on select categories of platinum jewellery, imposing licensing requirements until April 30, 2026, in an effort to check misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs), particularly with ASEAN nations, PTI reported.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in a fresh notification, revised the import policy for these platinum jewellery…

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Garhwal takes a vow: 3 pieces of gold jewellery, no booze at weddings | India News

A meeting at Lodara decided on a fine of Rs 51,000 and social boycott of families that flout the ban on alcohol at weddings and ‘mundan’ ceremonies DEHRADUN/UTTARKASHI: Villages in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region have begun enforcing new wedding norms – limiting women to wearing only three gold ornaments and banning alcohol – as part of…

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Diamond jewellery, solar panels and 297% prize money hike — India’s World Cup queens rewarded royally | Cricket News

Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates are set to pocket handsome rewards after the World Cup win, at it’s not just limited to money (Images via AP, PTI) Surat-based industrialist and Rajya Sabha member Govind Dholakia has announced a special gesture for the Indian women’s cricket team following their historic ICC Women’s World Cup victory in…

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Gold prices: China scraps full VAT offset for retailers; jewellery stocks plunge as bullion holds near $4,000

Gold stayed close to the $4,000-an-ounce mark on Monday, recovering from early losses after China moved to limit a tax rebate that has long benefited the country’s retailers and jewellery makers. The metal initially slipped by as much as 1% in Asian trading, but later regained ground, with bullion for immediate delivery up 0.2%, according…

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7 types of Indian antique jewellery and their significance

Navratna jewellery features nine gemstones representing the celestial planets, set in gold. These nine stones are diamond (Venus), pearl (Moon), ruby (Sun), coral (Mars), emerald (Mercury), topaz (Jupiter), sapphire (Saturn), hessonite (Rahu), and cat’s eye (Ketu). Their arrangement is based on ancient Vedic astrology, believed to balance planetary influences and bring good fortune, prosperity, and…

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Sonakshi Sinha: ‘I used to be suspended in the air with 50 kilos jewellery on me,’ says Sonakshi Sinha opening up on how ‘Jatadhara’ was physically challenging – EXCLUSIVE |

Sonakshi Sinha is now gearing up for her Telugu debut with Jatadhara. The film will also be released in Hindi. The actress plays Dhan Pishachini in the film, and her look has become a huge talking point. Sonakshi is brimming with excitement as ETimes gets into a chat with her. When you point out the…

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