16 Acres of Poppy Destroyed by Police in Latehar Forest
Herhunj police in Latehar district eradicated poppy vegetation on 16 acres of forest land using drones and five tractors. Officer Krishnapal Singh Pavaiya details the operation. Read more.
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Dumka Police seize illicit liquor consignment, arrest two
Dumka police intercept a mini-truck smuggling 110 liquor cases & 800 litres of spirit from Bengal to dry state Bihar. Two arrested. Full details on the raid and investigation inside.
Dhanbad: Illegal liquor factory busted, Rs 8 lakh seized
Dhanbad excise department uncovers illegal liquor manufacturing unit in Jeetpur Basti, seizing 1,200 litres of spirit and arresting two. Read the full details.
Bokaro Police Raid Illegal Liquor Factory, Arrest One
Bokaro police raided an under-construction house in Kanjkiro village, arresting one man and seizing a large cache of illicit liquor, bottles, and manufacturing equipment. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Rs 7.5 Lakh Illegal Liquor Seized from Bus in Indore
Vijay Nagar police in Indore intercepted a bus and seized 777.6 litres of illegal liquor worth Rs 7.5 lakh. Driver and conductor booked under Excise Act. Read the full details.
Excise Seizes 500L Illicit Liquor in T'puram, 2 Arrested
Thiruvananthapuram excise department's special drive nets 500 litres of illicit liquor and wash, leading to two arrests. Officials vow to continue intensified inspections to curb illegal trade.
Ahmedabad cop suspended after Rs 77 lakh liquor seizure
Ahmedabad Police Commissioner suspends inspector for negligence in major illicit liquor case. Raid uncovers 15,996 bottles worth Rs 77.54 lakh concealed in fruit cartons. Read the full details.
Himachal's Dry Spell Worries Farmers, Orchardists
A prolonged dry spell in Himachal Pradesh threatens apple orchards and rabi crops. Farmers face significant losses as experts warn of severe impact. Read more.
Life term for Noida couple in 11-year-old murder case
A Noida court sentences a woman and her lover to life imprisonment for murdering her husband in 2014. The verdict follows testimonies revealing an illicit affair and a fatal altercation. Read the full details.
US military kills 4 in strike on suspected drug vessel
The US military confirmed a strike that killed four men on a vessel suspected of carrying illicit narcotics along a known trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific on December 5, 2025.
Rs 2 Crore Illegal Liquor Seized by Jhabua Police
Jhabua police intercepted a truck near the Gujarat border, seizing foreign & country-made liquor worth over Rs 2 crore. The driver fled. Read the full details of the major bust here.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
Bhilwara man kills friend with tractor over illicit relationship
A 40-year-old man in Bhilwara was arrested for murdering his friend by running him over with a tractor, alleging an illicit relationship with his wife. Read the full police investigation details.
Indore Farmers Boost Pulses & Maize Cultivation
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Kanyakumari: 458 arrested in major drug bust operation
Kanyakumari police arrest 458 people, seize 150kg ganja in 11-month special drive. Financial networks targeted as investigation intensifies. #DrugBust #Kanyakumari
UP busts ₹150 crore pharma narcotics racket
Uttar Pradesh authorities uncover massive pharmaceutical diversion network smuggling codeine-based cough syrups as narcotics across 7 states and borders. 87 firms face FIRs in chilling organized crime operation.
Bhilwara Murder: Five Held Over Illicit Relationship
A 45-year-old man murdered in Bhilwara's Indira Vihar Colony. Police detain five suspects including one woman. Investigation reveals illicit relationship and financial disputes as possible motives.
Police ASI arrested for illicit liquor in govt quarters
An assistant sub-inspector in Aurangabad was arrested after six beer cans were found in his government-allotted quarters. The officer claims he was framed as investigation continues.
Dewas Police Seize ₹1.05 Crore Illicit Liquor
Dewas Police intercept truck with 675 boxes of foreign liquor worth ₹85.35 lakh in Operation Prahar. Two arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade. Read full details.
India's Rice Production Reaches Record 124.5 MT
India's kharif rice production reaches record 124.5 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 1.7 MT from last year. Discover how monsoon impacted crops and sector performance.
Kharif Food Grain Production Reaches 173.3 Million Tonnes
India's kharif food grain production estimated at 173.3 million tonnes for 2024-25. Rice output reaches 108.5 million tonnes. Discover key agricultural insights and crop performance data.
AAP Candidate's Kin Held with Illicit Liquor in Delhi
Delhi Police seizes illicit liquor consignment linked to AAP MCD bypoll candidate's brother-in-law. Vehicle registered to sitting councillor. Read for full details.
US Senators Demand Probe into Meta's $16B Scam Ads
US Senators demand FTC, SEC investigation into Meta's $16 billion scam ad revenue. Meta denies claims, says it aggressively fights fraud. Read full details.
Siddaramaiah Seeks MSP Protection for Karnataka Farmers
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to direct central agencies to procure grains at MSP amid price crash. State cultivated maize on 17.94L hectares, green gram on 4.16L hectares this Kharif.
India's Own Gene Editing Tech Aids Cheaper Crop Breeding
ICAR patents indigenous TnpB gene editing technology, offering a miniature alternative to CRISPR. This breakthrough promises cheaper, IP-free GE crop development for Indian farmers.
530+ Acres of Illicit Poppy Destroyed in Manipur
Joint security forces destroyed over 530 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur during a five-day operation. Major crackdown targets drug trade infrastructure.
Women Protest Illicit Liquor Outlets in Jajpur District
Women in Odisha's Jajpur district staged a 3-hour road blockade demanding immediate closure of illegal liquor shops. Protesters allege police inaction despite repeated complaints about drunkards harassing women and students.
200 illicit liquor cases seized in Palampur vehicle raid
Palampur police intercept vehicle carrying 200 cases of illicit liquor near Bhawarna. Major breakthrough in fight against illegal alcohol trade in Himachal Pradesh.
Cyclone Motha destroys 1.58L hectares of crops in AP
Severe cyclonic storm Motha devastates agricultural lands across Andhra Pradesh, damaging crops worth crores and affecting thousands of farmers. Complete details on the destruction and government response.
Gujarat farmers urge minister to restore canal water supply
Farmers in Ahmedabad district appeal to Gujarat's Water Minister to reverse decision halting water supply in Right Bank Canal, citing threat to standing crops during critical growth phase.
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