The US has released two Russian crew members from a seized oil tanker, easing diplomatic tensions. Russia welcomed the move after calling the initial seizure illegal and provocative. Read the full details.
Shiv Sena nominates highly qualified school principal Vandana Bhadane for Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections, focusing on education reform. A strategic move challenging BJP.
The Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections see a direct clash in Panel 5 between BJP's Meena Ailani and Shiv Sena's Seema Kalani, reigniting a historic family rivalry. Key civic issues dominate the campaign.
Team Omie Kalani questions CM Devendra Fadnavis's consistency after his 'gundaraj' warning in Ulhasnagar, alleging criminals shared his stage. Read the full political clash details.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis addressed a key rally in Ulhasnagar, targeting law & order, stalled development, and promising metro connectivity and a policy for unauthorized buildings.
Surat's SOG uncovers a high-purity mephedrone lab inside Polaris Mall, arresting a senior chemist and two traffickers. The alleged mastermind is based in London. Read the full investigation details.
Ahmedabad police arrested a man with mephedrone worth Rs 50 lakh. The accused was involved in drug distribution in the city's western parts. Read details of the major drug bust.
Senior BJP leader Pradeep Ramchandani launched a sharp attack on former ally Jamnu Puraswani at an Ulhasnagar rally. Puraswani, now with Shiv Sena, faces a tough fight in his former stronghold. Read the full story.
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.
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde calls for Mahayuti alliance discipline after BJP's Narendra Pawar's 'bow-and-arrow' dig. Campaign heats up for Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections. Read more.
Former BJP MLA Narendra Pawar's dig at Shiv Sena's 'dadagiri' ignites a war of words in Ulhasnagar. MP Shrikant Shinde calls for restraint as the alliance partners contest separately. Read more on the high-stakes municipal battle.
Internal conflict within Shiv Sena's alliance in Ulhasnagar municipal elections splits votes, creating an opening for BJP. Key wards see direct fights between partners.
A major rift within Ramdas Athawale's RPI heats up Ulhasnagar politics. One faction allies with Shiv Sena for 2 seats, while another backs BJP, alleging a missed 11-seat deal. Key details inside.
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.
BJP Maharashtra chief Ravindra Chavan slammed the Kalani family's alliance with Shiv Sena as 'selfish', urging voters to choose clean, development-focused leadership in Ulhasnagar civic polls.
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.
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.
The Shiv Sena and BJP contest separately in Ulhasnagar civic polls, triggering last-minute defections and altering traditional political strongholds. Discover how local alliances are reshaping the battle.
Team Omie Kalani announces its 32 candidates will contest the Ulhasnagar Municipal Corporation elections on Shiv Sena's 'bow and arrow' symbol. This move aims to avoid voter confusion in a three-party alliance. Get the latest political developments here.
Maharashtra ANTF, Mumbai Police, and Bengaluru Police in a joint raid seized 4.2 kg of mephedrone and 17 kg of raw material. Four arrested in connection with the illicit drug trafficking network.
Gujarat ATS dismantles a clandestine drug factory in Rajasthan's Pali district, seizing 1.5 kg of Mephedrone and arresting three. Read the full investigation details.
Nagpur Crime Branch nabs a 19-year-old man with 54 grams of Mephedrone (MD) powder during 'Operation Thunder'. The seizure, worth approx Rs 3 lakh, occurred near Rajwada Palace. Read the full details of the drug bust here.
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.
Bengaluru police bust three drug manufacturing units, seizing 17 litres of chemicals and mephedrone worth Rs 55.88 crore. Details on the major crackdown 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.