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Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Customs Officials Seize Ganja from Bangkok-Delhi Flight

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

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.

Delhi Rehab Centre Stabbing: Engineer Kills Fellow Inmate

Delhi Rehab Centre Stabbing: Engineer Kills Fellow Inmate

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

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.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

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.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.

Mumbai Airport Bust: Passengers Held for Smuggling Hydroponic Ganja

Mumbai Airport Bust: Passengers Held for Smuggling Hydroponic Ganja

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

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.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Two in Changlang District

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

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.

Navi Mumbai Police Uncover Mephedrone Operation Disguised as Goat Farm

Navi Mumbai Police Uncover Mephedrone Operation Disguised as Goat Farm

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

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.

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

10 Films That Leaked Online Before Release

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

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.

NCB arrests Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar in drugs case

NCB arrests Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar in drugs case

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Gangster and Mumbai serial blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim's brother Iqbal Kaskar has been taken into custody by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in a drugs case, the agency said on Wednesday.

Lucknow Teenager Detained in Father's Death: Abuse Alleged

Lucknow Teenager Detained in Father's Death: Abuse Alleged

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

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.

Illegal Opium Cultivation Exposed in Chhattisgarh, Sparking Political Row

Illegal Opium Cultivation Exposed in Chhattisgarh, Sparking Political Row

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

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.

India, US to continue efforts to finalise interim trade deal: USTR

India, US to continue efforts to finalise interim trade deal: USTR

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

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.

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin in Namsai District

Arunachal Pradesh Police Seize Heroin in Namsai District

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

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.

Drug racket busted in Jammu, Pakistan link suspected

Drug racket busted in Jammu, Pakistan link suspected

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Police on Saturday claimed to have busted a Pakistan-linked narcotics racket with the arrest of two peddlers here with three kilograms of heroin, valued at around Rs 15 crore.

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

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.

Kanpur Man Murders Twin Daughters After Lacing Food With Sleeping Pills

Kanpur Man Murders Twin Daughters After Lacing Food With Sleeping Pills

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

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.

Trio Nabbed with Hydroponic Ganja in Navi Mumbai

Trio Nabbed with Hydroponic Ganja in Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Navi Mumbai police arrested three individuals and seized hydroponic ganja worth Rs 12.91 crore near Vashi railway station. The accused were found with over 12 kilograms of the drug concealed in a trolley bag.

Jammu SSP Reviews Security, Crime Situation in District

Jammu SSP Reviews Security, Crime Situation in District

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh reviewed the security and crime situation in the district, directing officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen surveillance.

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

Maharashtra Police Seize Opium, Arrest One in Thane District

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, seized dry opium worth Rs 38 lakh from a car and a pickup van, arresting one person and launching a search for another suspect.

NCB questions Deepika, Shraddha, Sara in drugs case

NCB questions Deepika, Shraddha, Sara in drugs case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

There was heavy police deployment outside the NCB office, where barricades were put up.

Maharashtra Reunites Over 91,000 Missing Girls with Families

Maharashtra Reunites Over 91,000 Missing Girls with Families

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

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.

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

29 Congress MLAs suspended from Chhattisgarh assembly over opium row

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Chhattisgarh assembly was disrupted by Congress protests over alleged illegal opium cultivation on a BJP functionary's farm, leading to the suspension of several MLAs.

Sushant Rajput's ex-flatmate Pithani gets bail in drugs case

Sushant Rajput's ex-flatmate Pithani gets bail in drugs case

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Bombay high court on Monday granted bail to Siddharth Pithani, the former flatmate of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, who was arrested in a drugs case related to the actor's death.

Semaglutide Ruling Sparks Generic Pharma Boom

Semaglutide Ruling Sparks Generic Pharma Boom

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

At the heart of this debate is Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, a safeguard designed to prevent drugmakers from extending monopoly protection through trivial modifications to existing medicines.

Kanpur Medical Store Owner Arrested in Cough Syrup Probe

Kanpur Medical Store Owner Arrested in Cough Syrup Probe

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Kanpur Crime Branch arrests a medical store owner for allegedly illegally buying and selling codeine-based cough syrup as part of a larger investigation into the illicit trade of regulated pharmaceuticals.

Another godman booked for rape in Maharashtra

Another godman booked for rape in Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Police have registered a case against a self-styled godman from Maharashtra's Palghar district for allegedly raping a 35-year-old Pune-based woman after claiming to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, officials said on Friday.

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Gangtok Police Nab Suspect in Death of Deaf and Dumb Traffic Assistant

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Gangtok have arrested a 19-year-old youth in connection with the murder of a deaf and dumb man known as 'Traffic Laata,' who assisted with traffic management. The suspect confessed to robbery but claims the death was accidental.

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A man in Delhi died after being hit by a train while chasing a snatcher who stole his mobile phone at Shahdara railway station. Police have arrested the accused and the receiver of the stolen phone.

Iran: Why Trump Must Take A Leap Of Faith

Iran: Why Trump Must Take A Leap Of Faith

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

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.

Actor Armaan Kohli arrested in drugs case

Actor Armaan Kohli arrested in drugs case

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Kohli was questioned by the NCB on Saturday after banned drugs were allegedly recovered from his house in Mumbai.

How AI Will Enhance Crime Tracking and Criminal Profiling in India

How AI Will Enhance Crime Tracking and Criminal Profiling in India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

The Indian government is integrating artificial intelligence into the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS) 2.0 to enhance crime tracking, criminal profiling, and predictive policing across the country.

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Man Arrested for Selling Counterfeit Weight Loss Products Online Using Duplicate Branding

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 56-year-old man from Delhi has been arrested for allegedly manufacturing and selling counterfeit weight loss powder and spurious Ayurvedic products online using duplicate branding.

Police Investigate Infant Deaths After Suspected Dossa Batter Poisoning

Police Investigate Infant Deaths After Suspected Dossa Batter Poisoning

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

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.

Six Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Six Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have apprehended six individuals, including a juvenile, involved in a cross-border arms smuggling operation. The investigation revealed connections to a foreign-based handler in Portugal, facilitating the smuggling of illegal arms from Pakistan via drones.

NIA chargesheets 8 in Gujarat narco-terror case linked to Lashkar

NIA chargesheets 8 in Gujarat narco-terror case linked to Lashkar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge-sheeted eight more individuals in connection with a 2020 transnational narco-terror network case involving the smuggling of drugs from Pakistan to Gujarat, with the aim of financing the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror group.

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Dhurandhar 2: Unmasking The Real Life Figures Behind the Characters

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Uncover the real life figures that inspired the characters in Dhurandhar The Revenge, from Pakistani politicians and notorious gangsters to infamous terrorists.

Two Doctors Arrested in Kerala for Hydroponic Cannabis Smuggling

Two Doctors Arrested in Kerala for Hydroponic Cannabis Smuggling

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Thiruvananthapuram airport seized hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 1.86 crore and arrested two doctors allegedly involved in smuggling the contraband from Singapore and Bangkok.

Punjab Government Offers Cash Rewards for Information on Wanted Gangsters

Punjab Government Offers Cash Rewards for Information on Wanted Gangsters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

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.

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Won't allow Bengalis to become minority in Bengal: Modi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

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.

Pakistan, Afghanistan announce 'temporary pause' in fighting

Pakistan, Afghanistan announce 'temporary pause' in fighting

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Pakistan has announced a temporary pause in its ongoing operation against the Afghan Taliban in response to requests from Islamic countries and in view of the upcoming Eid festival, following accusations from Afghanistan regarding an attack on a rehabilitation hospital in Kabul.