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DRI Seizes Cocaine Worth 13.2 Cr At Mumbai Airport

DRI Seizes Cocaine Worth 13.2 Cr At Mumbai Airport

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized cocaine valued at 13.2 crore from two passengers in separate operations at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.

DRI Seizes Opium Worth Over Rs 21 Lakh In Ludhiana

DRI Seizes Opium Worth Over Rs 21 Lakh In Ludhiana

Rediff.com47 minutes ago

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.

DRI Seizes Crystal Meth, Arrests Two At Secunderabad Station

DRI Seizes Crystal Meth, Arrests Two At Secunderabad Station

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 11.4 kg of crystal meth worth Rs 11.4 crore at Secunderabad railway station and arrested two women passengers.

DRI Busts Smuggling Racket At Nhava Sheva Port

DRI Busts Smuggling Racket At Nhava Sheva Port

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered a smuggling operation at Nhava Sheva Port in Navi Mumbai, seizing 132 containers of restricted watermelon seeds and green peas worth Rs 139 crore.

DRI Seizes Cocaine Capsules Worth Crores from Train Passenger in Nagpur

DRI Seizes Cocaine Capsules Worth Crores from Train Passenger in Nagpur

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 50 capsules containing 853 grams of cocaine, valued at 4.26 crore, from a woman on the Rajdhani Express at Nagpur station.

DRI Busts International Gold Smuggling Syndicate at Bengaluru Airport

DRI Busts International Gold Smuggling Syndicate at Bengaluru Airport

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major international gold smuggling syndicate operating through Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru, arresting five individuals and seizing a significant quantity of gold.

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Bengaluru Drug Bust: DRI Seizes Rs 8.3 Crore Worth of Crystal Meth, Arrests Three

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized approximately 8.3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth Rs 8.3 crore in Bengaluru and arrested three individuals involved in the drug trafficking network.

DRI Seizes Rs 70 Crore Worth of Drugs in Kerala

DRI Seizes Rs 70 Crore Worth of Drugs in Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized approximately Rs 70 crore worth of drugs in Kerala this financial year, leading to 21 arrests. The latest seizure involved nearly two kg of crystal methamphetamine at Kozhikode International Airport.

Man Arrested In Telangana For Illegal Red Sand Boa Trade

Man Arrested In Telangana For Illegal Red Sand Boa Trade

Rediff.com1 days ago

DRI officials apprehended a man in Warangal, Telangana, for attempting to sell two live red sand boas, a protected species under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Passengers Held At Mumbai Airport For Diamond Smuggling

Passengers Held At Mumbai Airport For Diamond Smuggling

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) apprehended two passengers at Mumbai airport attempting to smuggle diamonds worth Rs 5.70 crore to Bangkok by concealing them inside their bodies.

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com8 hours ago

An okra dish with peanuts and sesame that will win you over in a jiffy.

Snacking Recipe: Tropical Trail Mix

Snacking Recipe: Tropical Trail Mix

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Why buy it when you can make your own tropical trail mix to keep in your office drawer or backpack to tide you over an attack of hunger pangs.

DRI Nagpur Nets Crores Worth of Ganja, Arrests Four in Drug Bust

DRI Nagpur Nets Crores Worth of Ganja, Arrests Four in Drug Bust

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in Nagpur seized over 1,250 kg of ganja worth Rs 6.25 crore in two operations, leading to the arrest of four individuals involved in interstate drug trafficking.

Three Held In Jharkhand For Trading Monitor Lizard Organs

Three Held In Jharkhand For Trading Monitor Lizard Organs

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three individuals, including a father and son, have been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, for trading reproductive organs of monitor lizards, a prohibited activity under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972.

Dumper Truck Kills Four MGNREGA Workers In Andhra Pradesh

Dumper Truck Kills Four MGNREGA Workers In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

Four MGNREGA workers were killed and two others injured in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, after a dumper truck hit them from behind on Saturday.

Man Held For Killing Brother Over Property Dispute, Harassment

Man Held For Killing Brother Over Property Dispute, Harassment

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 27-year-old man was arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly murdering his elder brother over a property dispute and the alleged sexual harassment of his wife.

Human Skeletal Remains Discovered Near Bengaluru Lake

Human Skeletal Remains Discovered Near Bengaluru Lake

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Bengaluru are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains, including a skull, found near a lake in Mugalur near Sarjapur. The remains are suspected to be those of a woman, and investigators believe they may be at least three months old. Forensic analysis is underway to determine the identity of the deceased and the cause of death.

Dehydrated At Work? Blame Your Office AC!

Dehydrated At Work? Blame Your Office AC!

Rediff.com6 May 2026

While being in an air-conditioned room can make you feel pleasant and comfortable, it also has its disadvantages, says Dr Manjusha Agarwal, consultant-internal medicine at Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai.

Bihar Recipes: Aloo Bhujia, Mustard Rohu Curry

Bihar Recipes: Aloo Bhujia, Mustard Rohu Curry

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The people of Bihar, usually cook food in mustard oil that adds pungency. They enjoy cooking and eating, tasty and healthy food using seasonal ingredients with aromatic local spices. Garlic, ginger and green chillies play a special role.

Gold Worth 9.17 Crore Seized In Chhattisgarh

Gold Worth 9.17 Crore Seized In Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Police in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district seized 7.5 kilograms of gold worth Rs 9.17 crore from a car. The occupants of the car could not provide satisfactory answers about the gold's origin or produce relevant documentation.

Two Arrested For Manufacturing Liquor In Gujarat

Two Arrested For Manufacturing Liquor In Gujarat

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Gujarat's Mehsana district for allegedly manufacturing liquor from a residential property, violating the state's strict prohibition laws.

Recipe: Roopa's Amritsari Chole

Recipe: Roopa's Amritsari Chole

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Are there many who can pass up a meal of Chole Bhature? Very few right! Chef Roopa Nabar's Amritsari Chole is probably quite different from the recipe you might usually prepare.

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Customs To Tighten Vigil Against Gold Smuggling After Duty Hike

Rediff.com6 days ago

Revenue intelligence and customs officers are set to intensify surveillance and increase vigilance on international borders to combat potential gold smuggling following a significant increase in customs duty on gold.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

Rediff.com1 days ago

The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.

Two Bihar Police Constables Arrested For Selling Liquor

Two Bihar Police Constables Arrested For Selling Liquor

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two police constables were arrested in Gopalganj, Bihar, for allegedly selling liquor. The constables, along with a private individual, were found in possession of 333 litres of IMFL. Both constables have been suspended, and departmental action has been initiated.

How To Plan Urban Greenery For Cooling Effect

How To Plan Urban Greenery For Cooling Effect

Rediff.com7 days ago

An analysis of 138 Indian cities reveals that urban greening should consider humidity and airflow for effective cooling, emphasising climate-responsive strategies over one-size-fits-all approaches.

India's peak power demand reaches record high amidst heatwave

India's peak power demand reaches record high amidst heatwave

Rediff.com6 hours ago

India's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 257.37 GW on Monday, driven by increased use of cooling appliances during an intense heatwave, according to power ministry data. The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast continued heatwave conditions in northwest and central India.

Recipe: South Indian-Style Chawli With Chawli

Recipe: South Indian-Style Chawli With Chawli

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Beans cooked with boiled legumes is a great everyday tadkari to pack in your lunch tiffin,

Kannada Actress Ranya Rao To Be Released After Smuggling Case

Kannada Actress Ranya Rao To Be Released After Smuggling Case

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Kannada film actress Ranya Rao is set to be released from Bengaluru Central Jail after a year of detention in a gold smuggling case.

How Delhi Police Uncovered Liquor Smuggling To Bihar

How Delhi Police Uncovered Liquor Smuggling To Bihar

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Delhi Police busted an interstate liquor smuggling racket that used cartons labelled as 'wood polish' to transport liquor to Bihar. One person has been arrested, and the syndicate is being investigated under organised crime provisions.

8 Hottest Places On Earth Are In India This April!

8 Hottest Places On Earth Are In India This April!

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The scorching summer heat is frying these Indian towns and cities.

Why Indian Cities Need Smarter Greening Strategies

Why Indian Cities Need Smarter Greening Strategies

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A study by IIT Gandhinagar researchers reveals that urban greening alone is insufficient to reduce heat stress in Indian cities, highlighting the need for climate-responsive planning that considers humidity, ventilation, and urban compactness.

Southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26

Southwest monsoon expected to arrive in Kerala on May 26

Rediff.com4 days ago

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, expected around May 26. This marks the beginning of the crucial rainy season for India.

Rs 1.58 Crore Worth Of Meth Seized At Calicut Airport

Rs 1.58 Crore Worth Of Meth Seized At Calicut Airport

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized crystal methamphetamine worth approximately Rs 1.58 crore from a passenger at Calicut International Airport and arrested him under the NDPS Act.

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

The Swanand Kirkire Podcast: The Bawra Mann From Indore To Bollywood

Rediff.com7 days ago

From selling vacuum cleaners to Bollywood's poetic soul, Swanand Kirkire reveals the grit, heartbreaks, and coincidences behind his most iconic songs and life's journey.

RR's IPL 2026 season on brink ahead of must-win LSG clash

RR's IPL 2026 season on brink ahead of must-win LSG clash

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rajasthan Royals face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL match, needing an all-round improvement to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Royals must address batting collapses and fielding errors to secure a vital win.

Local Conditions, Not Distant Air, Fuel Indo-Gangetic Plain Heatwaves: IIT Bombay Study

Local Conditions, Not Distant Air, Fuel Indo-Gangetic Plain Heatwaves: IIT Bombay Study

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Researchers at IIT Bombay have discovered that heatwaves in the Indo-Gangetic Plains are primarily caused by local land and weather conditions, rather than hot air originating from elsewhere, emphasising the need for location-specific early warning systems.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Anjeer Ka Ice Cream

Recipe: Chef Varun's Anjeer Ka Ice Cream

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

This is no ordinary Anjeer Ka Ice Cream!