Assam Police in Cachar district seized heroin worth 3.25 crore and arrested five individuals involved in drug trafficking, reaffirming the state's commitment to combating drug abuse.
In a sharp escalation of regional tensions, US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Tehran on Monday, asserting that the American military is prepared to sink any Iranian vessels that approach the newly established naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
As Jana Nayagan and Avatar: Aang, The Last Airbender become victims of piracy even before they got an official release, Sreeju Sudhakaran looks back at some of the major Indian movies that were impacted by pre-release leaks.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and LDF in Kerala of colluding, citing the lack of action by central agencies against Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan despite corruption allegations.
A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.
Thane police arrested two individuals in Bhiwandi and seized mephedrone worth 22 lakh. The arrests were made after a search of two men acting suspiciously near a school. Investigations are ongoing to find the source and intended recipients of the drugs.
Punjab Police have arrested six individuals involved in cross-border arms and drug smuggling with links to Pakistan-based smugglers, seizing weapons and heroin.
Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested a major supplier of LSD from Gurugram, uncovering a narcotics trafficking network. The accused, Naviel Harrison, was supplying LSD in exchange for cannabis.
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) arrested four passengers at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai for allegedly smuggling 64.394 kilograms of hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 64 crore.
Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.
The son of a jailed kingpin has been arrested in connection with a large-scale codeine-based cough syrup trafficking network. The investigation has uncovered a multi-state racket involving shell companies and fake billing, with transactions worth crores of rupees.
Over 1.5 kg of heroin, estimated to be worth over 80 million, was recovered near the International Border in Jammu after being dropped by a Pakistani drone.
India and the United States are committed to finalising an interim trade agreement, despite recent challenges including the US imposing a blanket 10 per cent surcharge and India's decision to wait for a new global tariff architecture. The US Trade Representative's annual report highlights India's maintained high import tariffs and various non-tariff barriers across several sectors.
A 17-year-old boy in Lucknow has been detained by police after allegedly killing his father, who was reportedly a drug addict and abusive towards his family. The incident occurred after a dispute, and investigations revealed the father's substance abuse and mistreatment of family members as potential motives.
A Delhi court acquitted two men accused of possessing heroin, citing the prosecution's failure to prove its case due to a lack of independent witnesses and contradictions in police testimonies.
Police in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district have uncovered illegal opium cultivation in a village, marking the fifth such instance in the past 18 days. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal activity, which was discovered through drone surveillance.
Pakistan's Information Minister claims nearly 800 Afghan Taliban terrorists have been killed in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq, launched in response to cross-border firing.
Police in Faridkot, Punjab, have arrested an associate of the Bambiha gang and recovered illegal weapons. In a separate operation, a drug smuggler was apprehended with two kg of heroin.
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Junior Commonwealth gold medallist Sairaj Pardeshi faces a provisional doping ban after testing positive, while alleging a conspiracy to sabotage his career.
A sessions court in Mumbai has quashed notices issued against two directors of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited for the alleged illegal online sale of abortion pills, citing that Amazon acts as a platform and not the seller.
A chemical engineer undergoing treatment at a de-addiction centre in Delhi allegedly stabbed a fellow inmate to death following a quarrel. Police have arrested the suspect and are investigating the incident.
Sitharaman in her budget speech said that the customs proposal "aim to further simplify the tariff structure, support domestic manufacturing, promote export competitiveness, and correct inversion in duty".
Pakistan has rejected India's criticism of its military campaign in Afghanistan, calling India's statement 'baseless' and 'misleading'.
Mumbai police are investigating the circulation of an AI-doctored video featuring Maharashtra Minister Narhari Zirwal, following a complaint by a transperson alleging blackmail.
A devastating airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre has killed hundreds, escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and prompting international calls for de-escalation and investigation.
Narcotics worth Rs 18.63 crore were destroyed in Navi Mumbai as part of the 'Nasha Mukt (Drug Free) Navi Mumbai' campaign. The destruction involved drugs seized in 55 cases and is part of a larger effort that has seen drugs worth Rs 38.45 crore seized in 114 cases. Recent crackdowns include busting a gang from Punjab involved in heroin and opium peddling.
Police in Ahmedabad exhume the body of an infant as part of an investigation into the suspected food poisoning deaths of two sisters, allegedly linked to ready-made dossa batter.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a rally in Jangipur, West Bengal, promising to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and addressing concerns about infiltration and demographic changes in the state.
Commonwealth Championships gold medalist Sairaj Pardeshi has been provisionally suspended by NADA after testing positive for a banned substance. The weightlifter alleges a conspiracy to sabotage his career.
The Punjab government has announced cash rewards for information leading to the arrest of 28 proclaimed offenders, including foreign-based gangsters, prompting criticism from the BJP regarding the state's law and order situation.
Authorities in Chhattisgarh have uncovered illegal opium cultivation, leading to seizures and political accusations. The discovery follows a previous incident involving a BJP leader, raising questions about the state government's role.
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Several Afghanistan cricketers, including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, condemned Pakistan's military airstrike at a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabulinvestigation.
Afghanistan spinner Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar urged the international community, including India, to intervene after a Pakistani military airstrike on a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul on Monday killed nearly 400 people.
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Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including three from other states, for allegedly selling banned narcotic substances. The police seized a significant quantity of ganja, hydro ganja, and MDMA.
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A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.
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