Arrests under NDPS Act in Andhra Pradesh skyrocketed over 250% from 2018 to 2024. State ranks 2nd in ganja seizures, with Sheelavathi strain from AOB region dominating the illicit market. Read the full investigation.
Key headlines for Dec 17 assembly: Rupee at 90.87/USD, Nuclear Power Bill introduced, Indian student killed in Sydney. Get updates on National, International, Sports & Business news.
FBI disrupts a major terror plot by the Turtle Island Liberation Front targeting LA on New Year's Eve. Five arrests made. Read the full details of the investigation and the group's motives.
Punjab forest officials arrest three for trafficking sambar deer horns and monitor lizard genitals, sold as lucky charms. Read how superstition fuels illegal wildlife trade.
US federal authorities have arrested five individuals linked to a radical group, preventing coordinated IED attacks planned for New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. Read the full details of the foiled terror plot.
Pimpri Chinchwad police crack down on illegal arms, seizing three country-made pistols in Chinchwad, Chakan, and Bhosari. Three men arrested, one minor detained. Read the full story.
Goa police arrest four, including the general manager, over the deadly Curlies nightclub fire in Anjuna that killed five. Investigation reveals major safety lapses.
Noida STF arrests 8 for Rs 100 crore bank loan fraud using fake IDs & shell companies. Gang colluded with builders & bank staff. Over 220 accounts frozen.
Fear grips Minneapolis as ICE arrests Somalis under Trump orders. Community in lockdown, leaders demand answers. Will Ilhan Omar face deportation? Full report.
Gurgaon Police's November 2025 cybercrime drive led to 214 arrests and freezing of Rs 8.77 crore. Over 3,500 complaints were received, with Rs 3.52 crore refunded. Stay safe online.
Gurgaon police arrested 214 cyber fraudsters in November, freezing Rs 8.7 crore and refunding Rs 3.52 crore to victims. Investment scams dominate 60% of fraud cases in the city.
East Midnapore police arrested eight, including a government employee, for leaking constable recruitment exam papers. Read the full investigation details.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter publicly denounced a White House social media video that used her track 'Juno' to soundtrack ICE arrests. She called the clip 'evil and disgusting.'
USCIS detains spouses during marriage-based green card interviews in San Diego, causing anxiety. Experts explain the shift, impact on overstays, and advice for Indian applicants.
IMD forecasts above-average winter temperatures for Andhra Pradesh from Dec 2025 to Feb 2026, with no cold wave days expected. Coastal and Rayalaseema districts to see mild conditions.
Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) celebrated its 20th anniversary by honoring citizens who paid property taxes on time. Mayor and Commissioner highlighted tax revenue's role in city development.
VMRDA inaugurates India's longest cantilever glass skywalk at Kailasagiri, offering stunning 360-degree views 1000m above sea level. A major boost for Vizag's tourism. Read more.
Scrub typhus is spreading rapidly in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam and East Godavari districts. Learn about the symptoms, treatment with doxycycline, and how to prevent this mite-borne disease.
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades kills over 150 at Wang Fuk Court. Substandard renovation materials, faulty safety systems cited. 13 arrested for manslaughter. Details inside.
Visakhapatnam unveils India's longest cantilever glass skywalk at Kailasagiri. Offering panoramic views from 862 ft, it's engineered for cyclones. A major boost for Vizag tourism.
Indian scientists face major hurdles as airlines stop transporting lab animals, forcing risky road journeys. This delays critical research on diseases like sickle-cell anaemia. Details from the LASA conference in Visakhapatnam.
Visakha Institute of Medical Sciences successfully performed 204 complex surgeries, including a rare liver tumour removal and reconstructive oesophagus surgery, offering advanced healthcare under government schemes.
US immigration authorities are arresting foreign spouses of American citizens during green card interviews. Lawyers report surge in cases amid tightened immigration policies. Read more.
GITAM University Visakhapatnam to host IIC Regional Meet 2025 on December 2, bringing together innovators, educators and students to boost entrepreneurship culture in Andhra Pradesh.
Mumbai cyber police arrest two Gujarat men for renting bank account used in Rs 1.9 crore fraud. Learn how the elaborate online scam unfolded and protect yourself from similar crimes.
Delhi Police dismantles Pakistan-backed gangster-turned-terror module, arresting three terrorists in major security operation. Details on the bust and ongoing investigations.
Dozens arrested during ICE protests in Lower Manhattan as demonstrators block federal vehicles. Tensions escalate amid growing concerns about immigration raids.
Visakhapatnam recorded moderate but unsafe air quality from 2015-2025, with AQI between 95-130. Analysis reveals PM2.5 levels 8 times WHO limits, reducing life expectancy by 2+ years. Learn more.
Sirsa Police's 23-day special operation leads to arrest of 360 wanted criminals, including 40 serious offenders. Major breakthrough in Haryana law enforcement.
Bhogapuram international airport reaches 92% completion for 2026 launch, but delayed flyovers and alternative routes threaten to create traffic nightmares for passengers.