'98 lakhs in Bengal, 97 lakhs in Tamil Nadu, 2.83 crores in Uttar Pradesh.'
Jharkhand Police arrested five individuals and seized narcotics worth over Rs 50 lakh in separate operations across Chatra and Hazaribag districts. Opium husks and brown sugar were recovered, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend further suspects.
Police in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, seized illegal liquor worth Rs 5.14 lakh from a pickup vehicle and arrested one alleged smuggler during a checking drive.
Odisha Vigilance arrested a cooperative official, Tarini Prasad Tripathy, for his alleged involvement in a Rs 75 lakh fraud case at K Singhpur Large Area Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society (LAMPCS) in Rayagada district.
A builder and two others were allegedly duped of 18.19 lakh by two individuals in Thane, Maharashtra, who promised to secure business loans for them.
An unidentified person allegedly stole cash and valuables worth Rs 13 lakh from a house in Thane district, Maharashtra, after breaking in during the night.
A 72-year-old retired nurse in Nagpur was cheated of Rs 90.65 lakh by cyber criminals who kept her under 'digital arrest' for several weeks, police said.
A 28-year-old man was arrested with 2.9 kg of opium in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Police also seized 170 kg of poppy husk in a separate operation.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the snatching of Rs 5 lakh from a man in Punjabi Bagh earlier this month. Police recovered Rs 2.15 lakh and the motorcycle used in the crime. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects and recover the remaining amount.
Police in Navi Mumbai seized opium worth 70 lakh and a country-made pistol from an SUV after it crashed into a traffic island. The driver fled the scene, leading to the discovery of the contraband.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Ludhiana seized over 4 kg of opium worth Rs 21.69 lakh, uncovering a cross-border drug smuggling operation using courier channels.
A man from Sikkim's Gyalshing district was allegedly drugged and robbed of Rs 7 lakh cash while travelling in a taxi for Tadaong.
A jewellery shop in Karnataka was robbed in the early hours of Saturday, with thieves making off with gold and silver worth over Rs 40 lakh.
Mumbai Police have arrested a man for allegedly cheating a couple of Rs 30 lakh by promising them a flat in a Slum Rehabilitation Authority's building in Andheri.
A Thane resident was defrauded of Rs 93.30 lakh after being enticed into a forex trading scheme by two individuals, who have since been booked by the police.
A 35-year-old man from Thane district was allegedly cheated of Rs 2 lakh in a US dollar exchange fraud in Navi Mumbai. The victim was shown bundles appearing to contain US currency, but they turned out to be paper rolls and soap bars.
Appellate tribunals in West Bengal have only disposed of a small fraction of the appeals filed against decisions made during the electoral roll revision, raising concerns about the efficiency of the process.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has declared a record Rs 2.87 lakh crore dividend to the government for the 2025-26 financial year, offering significant financial flexibility amidst global economic uncertainties.
A BJP politician in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, has filed a police complaint alleging he was defrauded of 50 lakh in a land deal. Police have registered a case and are investigating the matter.
Gold prices in the national capital surged by Rs 600 to Rs 1.65 lakh per 10 grams, extending gains for the third consecutive day, while silver rebounded by Rs 5,000 to Rs 2.71 lakh per kilogram, driven by geopolitical tensions and inflation concerns.
The CBI arrested two middlemen and another person in a Rs 13-lakh bribery case involving senior officers of the Punjab Vigilance department, following a late-night raid and chase.
Two men in Gurugram hired an SUV from a rental shop and sold it in Rajasthan for Rs 2.3 lakh. Police arrested the accused, who have a prior criminal history.
Jharkhand police have arrested multiple individuals and seized significant quantities of brown sugar in two separate incidents in Seraikela-Kharsawan and Chatra districts.
Delhi Police have arrested a driver who masterminded a robbery of his employer's cash, after initially claiming he was robbed by motorcycle-borne assailants.
Police in Thane have registered a case against three individuals for allegedly cheating a woman cloth trader of nearly 45 lakh. The accused gained the trader's confidence and purchased raw materials, but later refused to pay the remaining balance.
The CBI's investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has revealed that the leaked question paper allegedly reached Rajasthan through an accused, with students paying significant sums for access. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities questioning individuals and tracing the money trail.
Delhi Police have arrested three members of a gang posing as police officers who robbed a Rajasthan resident of Rs 50 lakh in Delhi's Pitampura area. Police recovered Rs 33.5 lakh in cash and the motorcycle used in the crime.
Two unidentified men allegedly robbed a residence in east Delhi's Trilok Puri, stealing cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 8 lakh after tying up a lone woman in the house.
The BJP has won the repoll to Bengal's Falta Assembly seat with a significant margin, marking a dramatic shift in the political landscape of West Bengal. The TMC's candidate slipped to fourth place and forfeited his deposit in what was once considered a TMC stronghold.
Police in Kozhikode arrested three individuals and seized over one kilogram of MDMA, estimated to be worth more than Rs 30 lakh, during a routine vehicle inspection.
The University of Gloucestershire is looking for international student-athletes for funded study and training opportunities in the UK.
Gold prices in the national capital fell by Rs 600 to Rs 1.64 lakh per 10 grams, influenced by tentative progress in US-Iran negotiations, which reduced demand for precious metals. However, unresolved tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to keep traders cautious.
Hybrid mutual fund schemes attracted significant inflows of Rs 1.55 lakh crore in FY26, a 29 per cent increase, as investors increasingly opted for diversified investment strategies to navigate volatile market conditions and geopolitical tensions.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the death of Twisha Sharma, booking her husband and mother-in-law.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals in connection with a daylight robbery near Azadpur Mandi, recovering a car purchased with the stolen money. The arrests followed an inter-state manhunt across Uttar Pradesh.
A school teacher in Ajmer was defrauded of Rs 3.66 lakh by cyber criminals who lured her with a fake online offer to buy a rare Rs 5 note for Rs 48 lakh.
A 47-year-old helper at a sweet shop was apprehended from Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior for allegedly stealing Rs 3.85 lakh from his employer in central Delhi.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) seized 13 kg of ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 6.50 lakh, from the Visakhapatnam-Banaras Express at Ranchi station.
A 76-year-old man in Belagavi was allegedly cheated of Rs 7.9 lakh in an online investment scam that used an AI-generated deepfake video misusing the name of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to lure investors.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested three individuals and seized ganja worth Rs 21.4 lakh from their possession. The arrests were made during patrolling near a dumping ground in Kalyan after the suspects were found behaving suspiciously.
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