Major Drug Busts in Banga, Punjab; Heroin, Poppy Husk Seized
Punjab Police crack down on narcotics in Banga, arresting individuals and seizing heroin, poppy husk, and intoxicant tablets. Read about the ongoing war on drugs.
Punjab Police crack down on narcotics in Banga, arresting individuals and seizing heroin, poppy husk, and intoxicant tablets. Read about the ongoing war on drugs.
Punjab Police's ANTF and BSF seized 19.98kg heroin near Amritsar, arresting four, including a key operative linked to Pakistan-based handlers. Read the full details of the cross-border drug bust.
A large pot unearthed in Tonk's Sidda village contained only soil, not treasure. Police detained two men suspected of similar antique frauds. Read the full investigation details.
A mysterious pot dug up in a Rajasthan village, sparking a treasure frenzy, turned out to be a hoax. Police arrested two locals for cheating. Details inside.
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Arabic–Persian Research Institute in Tonk, home to 25,000 rare manuscripts, faces a severe staff shortage. With only 8 of 45 posts filled, vital conservation and research work is stalled, risking the loss of irreplaceable cultu
Chennai Customs officials seized 700g of gold paste worth ₹1 crore from a Dubai passenger. The gold was cleverly concealed in a rubbery ball. Read the full story of the airport bust.
In a major bust, Mumbai Customs seized hydroponic weed, diamonds, and gold worth Rs 14 crore from a passenger arriving from London. Details on the multi-crore seizure at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Ahead of Thane civic polls, authorities seize narcotics and liquor worth Rs 2.75 crore to ensure free & fair elections. Read about the massive pre-poll crackdown.
Tonk police arrest six more in the Gahlod village attack case linked to alleged gravel mafia, bringing total arrests to 10. One victim succumbed to injuries. SP formed a special probe team.
Jalandhar police arrested four individuals and seized a large quantity of drugs, including heroin and intoxicant powder. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Punjab. Read more.
Central security agencies probe illegal transport of 150kg ammonium nitrate in Tonk, Rajasthan. NIA involved as investigators examine mining, terror links. Read the latest details.
Customs at Ahmedabad's SVPI Airport seized 7.7kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis from a Bangkok passenger. Valued at Rs 8 crore, the bust was based on DRI intelligence. Read the full story.
DRI officials at Mumbai airport seized 3.05 kg of 24-carat gold dust worth Rs 3.8 crore from a Bahrain arrival. Read the full details of the smuggling attempt.
Rajasthan police intercept a car carrying 150kg of ammonium nitrate hidden in urea sacks on Tonk highway. Two arrested, explosive cartridges seized. Read the full details.
Rajasthan police seize explosives-laden car with 150 kg ammonium nitrate & 200 cartridges in Tonk. Two arrested. Probe on for links to recent Delhi blast. Read details.
Rajasthan Police avert a major threat in Tonk, seizing a car loaded with 150 kg explosives on New Year's Eve. Two suspects arrested in a high-stakes operation.
Rajasthan police intercept a car, seizing 150 kg of ammonium nitrate, 200 cartridges, and wire ahead of New Year's Eve. Two arrested from Bundi. Investigation ongoing.
Rajasthan Police seized 150 kg of explosive material, believed to be ammonium nitrate, in Tonk's Baroni area, arresting two individuals ahead of New Year celebrations. Read for details.
Tonk police seized 150kg of ammonium nitrate, 200 explosive batteries, and 1100m wire from a car on New Year's Eve. Two men detained. Read the full details of the major explosives bust.
A third of Delhi's annual PM2.5 is secondary aerosols, formed in air from distant emissions. Coal plants are a key source. Learn how this invisible threat worsens smog.
Ajmer police file FIR after private college owner allegedly threatens Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University VC Suresh Agarwal. MDSU employees demand probe. Details inside.
Indore police's crime branch arrests absconding drug supplier Brajkant Choursiya. Seizure worth over ₹5.57 lakh included ganja & MD drugs. Read the full investigation details here.
In a major drug bust, Cochin Customs seized 40 kg of hybrid ganja worth Rs 4 crore at Kochi airport. Two passengers from Bangkok were arrested. Read the full investigation details.
In a major joint operation, Amritsar police and BSF personnel seized 767 grams of the synthetic drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). One suspect was arrested near the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Shocking CGWB data reveals over 20% of Delhi's groundwater is nitrate-contaminated, posing severe health risks. Learn which districts are worst affected and the national crisis.
A new Harvard-CREA study reveals a third of Delhi's PM2.5 is harmful ammonium sulfate, formed by air chemistry. Learn its health risks and what can be done to protect yourself.
Dahod police intercept a Rajasthan truck near Gujarat-MP border, recovering over 25,000 bottles of IMFL worth Rs 1.6 crore. Read the full details of the major seizure.
ISRO's LVM-3 successfully launches its heaviest satellite. Explore its significance for UPSC, alongside key topics like Delhi's PM2.5 pollution, the Aravallis definition, and personality rights enforcement. Read more for your exam prep.
Punjab Police in Moga arrested two men and seized 1 kg heroin along with a pistol and cartridges in a major drug bust. Read details of the operation.
A new CREA analysis finds ammonium sulfate contributes up to 34% of PM2.5 in Haryana districts like Gurgaon & Faridabad, highlighting a major secondary pollution crisis. Read the full report.