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Chennai, Nov 4 (IANS) A stunning discovery of 103 antique gold coins from a bygone era has come to light from an ancient Shiva temple near the Javvadu hills in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvannamalai district, police said on Tuesday.The rare find was made at the historic Sivan temple in Kovilur village on Monday. Workers engaged in the renovation of the sanctum sanctorum unearthed a mud pot buried beneath the temple floor. When it was opened, the pot revealed a glittering collection of gold coins, neatly stacked and remarkably well-preserved.According to police, the temple is believed to be several centuries old, dating back to the reign of Chola King Rajaraja Cholan III.The ongoing renovation of the sanctum’s inner structure led to the unearthing of the hidden pot, which was immediately reported to l...

Jaipur, Nov 4 (IANS) In the 2021 Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment paper leak case, the Rajasthan High Court has rejected the bail pleas of five accused, including former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot’s personal security officer (PSO) Rajkumar Yadav, while granting bail to nine others, among them his son, Bharat Yadav.A single bench of Justice Chandraprakash Shrimali pronounced the verdict on Tuesday after hearing bail petitions from 14 accused linked to the high-profile case. Rajkumar Yadav was arrested by the Special Operations Group (SOG) on August 8 for allegedly purchasing the leaked exam paper for his son Bharat, who cleared the written test but failed in the physical exam. The court rejected the bail pleas of paper leak gang members and key operatives, including Vijay Kumar Damor, iden...

Chandigarh, Nov 4 (IANS) The BJP has alleged that in the Majri block of the Kharar Assembly constituency, where, according to the Punjab government’s Mining Department, not even a single mining site exists, the mining mafia has illegally excavated several acres up to 50 feet deep. “Not only that, they have even destroyed the portion of the kachha road connecting Kubaheri to Khizrabad,” said Vineet Joshi, State Media Head of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), who visited the area along with Majri Mandal President Mohit Gautam and his associates.Joshi said in villages under the Kharar tehsil, such as Khizrabad, Kubaheri, Abhipur, Mianpur, Mirzapur, and others, illegal mining worth more than Rs 1,000 crore takes place every year. “This causes not only massive financial losses to the sta...

Bharuch, Nov 4 (IANS) The Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department’s Bharuch Division has invited bids for Phase 2 of the Ankleshwar Airstrip development project, estimated at Rs 76.12 crore.The upcoming phase, set to be completed within 18 months, aims to strengthen and expand the existing airstrip and its surrounding infrastructure.Following the successful completion of Phase 1 earlier this year, which included the construction of the main airstrip, the new phase focuses on large-scale earthwork, road building, drainage, lighting, and safety installations.According to officials, the airstrip surface will undergo multi-layered reinforcement, including stone and bituminous concrete, to ensure durability and a smoother runway finish.Advanced drainage systems, such as underground drains, ...

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is scheduled to reach New Zealand on Wednesday for talks on the proposed Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, according to an official statement issued by the Commerce Ministry.Goyal will meet New Zealand’s Minister for Trade, Todd McClay, as part of the efforts to expedite the FTA process and build a more comprehensive and mutually beneficial economic partnership between the two countries, the Commerce Ministry statement said.The 4th round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations commenced in Auckland on November 3, marking an important step in deepening the bilateral trade and economic dialogue between the two nations. The talks, which are taking place in Auckland from November 3 to 7, mark a renewed e...

New Delhi, Nov 4 (IANS) NITI Aayog hosted a distinguished delegation from Sri Lanka, led by Leader of Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, here on Tuesday.In his opening remarks, Premadasa commended India’s transformative journey in the past 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and expressed his interest in understanding the NITI Aayog’s role as a policy think tank to bridge long-term policy design with on-ground implementation.NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman K. Bery provided an overview of India’s economic transformation with a focused discussion on fostering deeper collaboration between the two countries and sharing insights on India’s policy process and transformative initiatives in the sectors of infrastructure and economic cooperation.The Vice Chairman concluded the m...