Columbus Voters Approve Sunday Alcohol Sales for German Village Restaurant Columbus voters approved Sunday alcohol sales for the Sycamore restaurant in German Village during the Tuesday, May 5, 2026, election. The vote clears the way for the restaurant at 262 E. Sycamore St. to serve beer, wine and spirits on Sundays through Ohio’s D-6 liquor permit process. German Village Res

The Indian government has raised the import duties on gold and silver sharply, setting the new rates at 15% from the previous 6%. This move comes just days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the public to avoid purchasing gold for the next year, in response to the growing economic strain caused by the Iran war and the pressure on India's foreign exchange reserves. The government's decision involves a 10% basic customs duty along with an additional 5% Agriculture Infrastructure