The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new authorisation regime, replacing multiple licences with a single permission for principal telecom services, aiming to simplify compliance and accommodate evolving technologies. This move is expected to ease business operations, enhance fraud prevention with AI, and expand connectivity, especially through satellite networks.
Six forest personnel, including a range officer, were injured in an attack by suspected timber smugglers in North Tripura. Two Forest Department vehicles were also damaged in the incident.
Law enforcement agencies in Mizoram conducted two significant anti-narcotics operations, resulting in the seizure of over 1.5 kilograms of heroin with an estimated street value exceeding Rs 3.3 crore. Five individuals were arrested in connection with these operations, which involved inter-state drug trafficking routes from Manipur and within Mizoram to Assam.
DRI sleuths at Chennai International Airport seized five kgs of crystal methamphetamine, valued at Rs 5 crore, from a passenger attempting to board a flight to Kuala Lumpur. The passenger has been arrested, and an investigation is underway to uncover the broader drug network.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district have arrested two alleged drug peddlers in separate operations, recovering over 113 grams of heroin-like substance valued at more than Rs 50 lakh. The arrests are part of an ongoing drug-free campaign, with one accused identified as a notorious peddler. Authorities have reiterated their commitment to continuing anti-narcotics operations to curb drug smuggling.
Customs officials at Delhi's IGI Airport have seized 15.38 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at Rs 5.38 crore, which was concealed inside two geysers carried by passengers arriving from Kuala Lumpur. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the wider drug-smuggling network.
Mizoram Police seized morphine and heroin worth over Rs 6 crore in Saitual district and arrested three persons. The drugs were found concealed in a truck travelling from Manipur towards Aizawl.
A 23-year-old man, Deepak Jaiswal, was allegedly beaten to death in Thane over mobile phone theft and bullying. Police have arrested two main accused, Ajay Devkilal Giri and Shiva Sanjay Goswami, and detained 13 other suspects who were attempting to flee the state on the Gorakhpur Express. A murder case has been registered, and investigations are ongoing to determine the roles of all detained individuals.
Three individuals have been arrested in Thane with 500 grams of mephedrone, a country-made pistol, and live cartridges, following a tip-off about a drug deal.
The Nihangs have called off their planned protest march in Uttarakhand related to a recent dispute at the Karnaprayag market in Chamoli and a gurdwara in Nagrasu.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested a Nigerian national, Enugu, for possessing 261.5 grams of cocaine worth Rs 78.45 lakh. The arrest was made in Mira Road East, and investigations are ongoing to dismantle the supply network.
Assam Police seized narcotics worth Rs 2.44 crore in Barpeta district, including heroin and Yaba tablets, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Uttar Pradesh Police have seized an illegal consignment of 14,520 litres of beer, valued at Rs 61 lakh, being smuggled from Punjab to Bihar. Two individuals from Rajasthan have been arrested in connection with the interstate operation.
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.
A photographer in Lucknow was robbed of expensive equipment after being lured to a fake birthday party assignment. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Two employees of a building material trader were robbed of Rs 1.5 crore at gunpoint by motorcycle-borne men in north Delhi's Sarai Rohilla area. The incident, captured on CCTV, is under investigation by multiple police teams.
Two employees of a building material trader were robbed of Rs 1.5 crore at gunpoint by motorcycle-borne men in north Delhi's Sarai Rohilla area. The incident, captured on CCTV, is under investigation by multiple police teams.
A man from Uttar Pradesh was arrested at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly possessing over 20 kg of marijuana after arriving from Bangkok.
Crude oil prices reached a new record high in futures trade, both domestically and internationally, as escalating military tensions between the US and Iran in West Asia continue to fuel market volatility. Diplomatic efforts concerning the Strait of Hormuz are being closely watched for potential price stabilisation.
Ten-man Belgium dominated possession but could not break down a disciplined Iranian defence, with goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand producing a string of saves to preserve the result in the Group G encounter.
Two suspected drug peddlers were arrested in separate incidents in Jammu district, with poppy straw and a heroin-like substance recovered from their possession.
A senior Gujarat government official has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a disproportionate assets case after searches revealed valuables worth over Rs 2.64 crore.
Rajasthan's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has conducted six operations across the state, seizing narcotics worth Rs 92 lakh and arresting six individuals. The seizures included poppy husk, opium, smack, and cannabis plants, with a significant bust involving a truck with secret compartments in Bhilwara.
A 14-year-old Pakistani boy was detained by the Indian Army after he inadvertently crossed the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir. He is currently being questioned, and security agencies are investigating the circumstances before his likely repatriation.
Jharkhand police arrested five people in Latehar for allegedly transporting over 50,000 bottles of illicit liquor from Haryana to Bihar.
Two alleged criminals from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Gopal and Saurabh, were injured in an encounter with the Delhi Police Crime Branch near Aurobindo College in Malviya Nagar. They sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire after police laid a trap based on intelligence about their plan to commit a crime.
Chennai Customs officials seized over 10 kg of suspected high-grade hydroponic ganja from a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Anna International Airport.
The Thane City Crime Branch has dismantled a drug trafficking network connected to the Kashmir Valley, arresting three individuals and confiscating charas and tramadol capsules worth over Rs 3.03 crore. The operation is part of a special anti-narcotics drive, with investigations ongoing into the supply chain and financial links.
Police in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, seized a large quantity of brown sugar and arrested five individuals involved in interstate drug trafficking.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three alleged drug peddlers in Udhampur and Samba districts, recovering significant quantities of heroin. The arrests were made following suspicious activity and vehicle interception, with cases registered under the NDPS Act.
Nagpur police have busted an interstate drug smuggling network, seizing over 150 kg of ganja worth Rs 1.49 crore. The drugs were hidden in a truck travelling from Odisha, concealed beneath steel coils. Two individuals have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing to apprehend suppliers.
A lift operator in Gurugram was brutally thrashed by six youths, allegedly rupturing his eye, after four of them were briefly trapped in an elevator. Despite a complaint being lodged, police have reportedly not yet registered a formal case, raising concerns about justice for the severely injured operator.
A lift operator in Gurugram was severely beaten by six youths with sticks and clubs, resulting in a ruptured eye and potential permanent sight loss. The attack occurred after four of the youths were briefly trapped in an elevator due to a technical glitch. Despite a complaint, police have yet to register a formal case.
A man critically injured in an alleged attack in Mannan village, Hoshiarpur, has succumbed to his injuries, leading police to add a murder charge to the case. The deceased, Harpinder Singh, was reportedly attacked with sharp-edged weapons over a land dispute. Two accused have been arrested, while five others, including a key suspect, remain at large as police conduct raids.
Two individuals have been arrested in Assam's Cachar district, and a significant quantity of heroin and Yaba tablets has been seized from their possession, according to officials.
Gujarat ATS intercepts a large silver consignment worth 5 crore at Rajkot Airport, suspecting tax evasion.
A special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra home minister Padamsinh Patil and seven others in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the conspiracy and finding the approver's testimony doubtful. The CBI has announced its intention to appeal the verdict in the Bombay High Court.
Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested seven members of a gang allegedly involved in the illegal trade of firearms. Illegal pistols, country-made firearms, cartridges, cash, and motorcycles were seized from the suspects.
Traffic police in southeast Delhi apprehended two suspected mobile snatchers, Muneer Hussain and Azhar Ali, after a chase. Two stolen mobile phones, including an iPhone 15, were recovered, and both suspects have prior criminal records.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking syndicate in Nagpur, seizing 522 kg of ganja worth Rs 2.61 crore and arresting two individuals involved in supplying contraband across the Odisha-Central India corridor to Maharashtra.
