Kanpur police have frozen assets worth Rs 9.5 crore, including properties, vehicles, and bank accounts, as part of an investigation into an interstate racket involved in trafficking codeine-based cough syrups.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized nearly 22 kilograms of ganja from a farm and arrested a woman, Ashabai Shingare, in connection with the illegal cultivation.
The death of a close associate of jailed godman Ashok Kharat in a car accident has prompted suspicion from opposition leaders, who question whether the incident was orchestrated to suppress facts in the probe against Kharat.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced medals for personnel in the C-60 anti-Naxal unit and outlined plans for police digitisation and technology adoption.
Two 17-year-old boys were detained in Surat for possessing cannabis valued at Rs 4.54 lakh. The teenagers, who came from Bihar, were intercepted by police near L N Park Society in the Udhana Bhathena area.
Police in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, seized 6.5 kg of marijuana and arrested two individuals following a highway accident involving an SUV used for smuggling.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has announced a crop loss assessment following recent inclement weather and promised compensation to affected farmers. The announcement came as Mann presented a report on the power department and addressed other issues including sacrilege laws and drug enforcement.
Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with the fatal stabbing of an autorickshaw driver during a robbery near Minto Road. The suspects were tracked using CCTV footage and technical surveillance.
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.
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 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.
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.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) Director General Anant Kumar has emphasised the importance of education as the primary defence against doping, acknowledging the evolving nature of the problem and the need for constant upgrades in monitoring mechanisms.
Police in Agar Malwa district of Madhya Pradesh seized 613.6 kg of poppy husk, valued at Rs 1.22 crore, from a truck and arrested a man.
Mizoram reports a rise in tuberculosis-related deaths and new cases, highlighting the challenges and ongoing efforts to combat the disease in the region.
Delhi Police have arrested Raju Mukhiya, the alleged kingpin of a gang involved in house burglaries across multiple states. The gang used domestic workers to gain access to affluent homes and steal valuables.
Mumbai police are investigating the circulation of an AI-doctored video featuring Maharashtra Minister Narhari Zirwal, following a complaint by a transperson alleging blackmail.
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.
Delhi High Court has cleared the way for Zydus Lifesciences to proceed with the sale of its version of the cancer drug nivolumab in India. nivolumab is used to treat several types of cancer by activating the body's immune system to target carcinogenic cells.
Customs officials at Indira Gandhi International Airport seized over 2 kg of suspected ganja from a Bangkok-Delhi flight, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat drug smuggling.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across multiple cities in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his associates.
The Kerala High Court has dismissed former state Transport Minister Antony Raju's plea seeking suspension of his conviction in an evidence tampering case, stating it is not in the interest of law or public interest.
Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.
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.
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.
A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.
A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.
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.
A man in Kanpur, India, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters after giving them food laced with sleeping pills. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime, with initial findings suggesting the father was mentally disturbed.
Navi Mumbai Police arrested a wanted criminal and his accomplice for allegedly selling narcotics under the guise of running a goat farm, seizing mephedrone valued at Rs 5.39 lakh.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 2.74 lakh. The arrests followed a vehicle interception based on intelligence, leading to the discovery of the drugs hidden in the vehicle.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This follows an earlier incident on May 22, 2025, in which a large quantity of drugs was seized near the Nungambakkam railway station, according to a Greater Chennai Police press release.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh seized 26 grams of heroin, valued at approximately 1.37 lakh, during a raid in Namsai district. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
There are enough people at the top decision-making level in Tehran who are still willing to negotiate, provided Trump can create the right setting for the negotiation to acquire a dynamic of its own, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that over 91,000 missing girls have been traced and reunited with their families in the state over the past 13 years. Improvements in tracking mechanisms, police response, and criminal justice reforms have contributed to this success.
'Vivek oberoi is his relative and we got some information that Alva is there'
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