Two arrested for smuggling red sanders, gutka near Chennai
Chennai police arrested two men in Gummidipoondi for smuggling red sandalwood and gutka from Andhra Pradesh. Details on the seizures and ongoing investigations here.
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Iran seizes tanker, detains 16 crew in Persian Gulf
Iran seizes oil tanker, accuses it of smuggling 4 million litres of fuel. 16 non-Iranian crew detained. Escalating tensions in Gulf amid US-Venezuela standoff. Read the full report.
India's Petrol Pumps Cross 1 Lakh Mark, 3rd Largest Globally
India's petrol pump network has doubled since 2015, crossing 100,000 outlets. State-run firms lead the expansion, boosting rural and highway access. Discover the details of this massive growth.
Rs 3.11 Crore Cannabis Seized at Surat Airport from Bangkok Passenger
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
DRI busts Rs 4 crore smuggling racket at Mumbai airport
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 iPhones & Pakistani cosmetics worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. Syndicate busted based on specific intelligence from Dubai. Read the full investigation details.
DRI seizes Rs 4 crore iPhones from Pakistan at Mumbai airport
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 high-end iPhones & cosmetics from Pakistan worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. The accused were part of a smuggling syndicate. Read the full investigation details.
Patna cops intercept river liquor smuggling, bust fake factory
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
Chandigarh Police Smash Drug Networks, Arrest 835
Chandigarh police have launched a major offensive against narcotics, registering 732 NDPS cases since 2020. The crackdown has seen assets worth Rs 15 crore frozen. Read the full story.
Manipur fuel crisis looms as dealers protest security threats
Manipur faces a severe fuel crisis as petrol pump dealers warn of a statewide shutdown over bomb threats and extortion. Read about the urgent security concerns and potential impact.
KRS Workers Attacked in Bengaluru Over Rice Smuggling Probe
KRS party workers were allegedly assaulted in Yelachenahalli while inspecting illegal smuggling of Anna Bhagya scheme rice. Police have been informed. Read the full report.
Gold Smuggling Mastermind Arrested by DRI in Mumbai
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrests the alleged mastermind of an international gold smuggling syndicate after a Rs 4 crore seizure at Mumbai airport. Read the full investigation details.
Garhwa Police Seize Rs 1 Crore Liquor Consignment
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
International Drug Smuggling Gang Busted, Key Accused Held
Haryana Police busts an international drug smuggling network, arresting a key accused from Punjab. The gang used drones to smuggle narcotics across the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the operation.
Petrol dealers warn of chaos in Delhi's 'No PUC, No Fuel' plan
Delhi petrol pump dealers highlight legal risks and outdated tech ahead of 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule. They seek safeguards and NCR-wide rollout for effectiveness. Read more.
Gold smuggling foiled at Chennai airport, 2 Malaysian nationals held
Chennai DRI seizes 2.75kg gold worth ₹3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbells, arrests two Malaysian nationals. Read the full story of the airport bust.
DRI seizes 2.75 kg gold hidden in dumbbells at Chennai airport
Chennai DRI foils smuggling bid, arrests two Malaysians with gold worth Rs 3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbell rods. Read the full investigation details here.
Two arrested for stealing aviation fuel from tanker in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad police arrested two men for siphoning aviation turbine fuel from a parked tanker. 780 litres worth ₹60,000 were recovered. Read the full details of the raid.
Karnataka: Ethanol-blended petrol does not cut mileage
Karnataka government experts counter public concerns, stating ethanol-blended petrol does not reduce vehicle efficiency or mileage. Learn the facts about E20 fuel compatibility.
US Woman Charged for Smuggling Indians via Canada Border
A New York resident faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling Indian nationals across the US-Canada border. Discover the details of the cross-border smuggling operation and its legal consequences.
US Woman Charged in Indian Migrant Smuggling Ring
A New York woman faces charges for a smuggling scheme moving Indian nationals from Canada into the US. Learn about the case and the national crackdown.
Bengaluru Police Seize Over 1,1 Ton Red Sanders, Smuggler Escapes
Hulimavu police chased a red sandalwood smuggler 137 km to Tamil Nadu, seizing 1,143 kg of logs and exposing a major syndicate. Read the full details of the high-speed pursuit and investigation.
Codeine Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Father Jailed, 118 Firms Booked
Bhola Jaiswal, father of absconding kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, sent to jail in Sonbhadra. Police expand probe to 118 medicine firms in UP for codeine syrup smuggling via fake billing. Read for details.
Bengaluru Police seize 1,143 kg red sanders, chase smuggler to Tamil Nadu
Hulimavu police pursued a red sandalwood smuggler from Bengaluru to Tirupathur, seizing over 1,100 kg of logs and uncovering a major interstate smuggling operation. Read the full details of the high-speed chase and investigation.
Bengaluru Police Bust Red Sanders Smuggling Ring
Bengaluru police crack down on red sandalwood smuggling, arresting three and seizing 1.5 tonnes of contraband. Details on the interstate operation and ongoing investigations.
Toyota pitches ethanol hybrids as India's EV alternative
Toyota urges India to incentivize ethanol-powered flex-fuel hybrids, arguing they are cleaner than EVs in a full lifecycle analysis. The push is backed by the sugar industry.
UP's Highest-Ever Power Surcharge to Hike December Bills
Uttar Pradesh power consumers face a record fuel surcharge of 5.56% in December, drawing criticism over Rs 51,000 crore consumer surplus. Consumer groups plan to challenge the UPPCL move.
DRI Busts Rs 10.42 Crore E-Cigarette Smuggling Racket in Tuticorin
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has dismantled a major e-cigarette smuggling network in Tuticorin, seizing goods worth Rs 10.42 crore and arresting three individuals. Read the full investigation details.
Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Module
Amritsar police dismantle a Pakistan-linked arms smuggling module, arresting two operatives and seizing seven sophisticated pistols. Details on the cross-border operation inside.
LPG price cut for hospitality, ATF hike hits airlines
State oil firms slash commercial LPG cylinder price by Rs 10, offering relief to hotels & restaurants. However, ATF prices rise 5.4%, increasing airline operating costs. Details inside.
Cattle Smugglers Arrested After Police Shootout
Sonbhadra police arrested two alleged cattle smugglers after exchange of fire. Seven cattle rescued, weapons seized. Read the full investigation details.
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