Scammers in Uttar Pradesh used hand pumps to claim fake GST refunds, evading Rs 15.27 crore; nationwide drive targets fake firms. SENSEX 81,118.60 -573.38. NIFTY 24,718.60 -169.60 ...

At present, Tiruvannamalai has 15,000 - 20,000 borewells and hand pumps for public use. Of this, 15-20 percent are defunct, mainly due to low groundwater level.