Three Pune residents lost over Rs 12 lakh in online task frauds between June and Dec 2025. Cybercrooks lured victims with easy money for small tasks before demanding large 'prepaid' fees. Read to learn how to stay safe.
Panchkula DC Satpal Sharma directs officials for surprise checks at hotspots to eradicate child labour. A combined strategy of enforcement and public awareness is key. Read more.
Goa police report a staggering 700% surge in drug seizure value for 2025, vowing to dismantle the narcotics network by targeting kingpins and leveraging inter-agency coordination. Read about the new strategy.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre launches a tech-driven Command Centre and helpline 1926 to address man-animal conflict. A state-level cashew fair is also announced for Mangaluru in February.
Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre announces a new elephant task force leveraging modern technology to address rising man-animal conflicts in the region. Read the full strategy.
Haryana's Special Task Force disrupts extortion rackets run by overseas-based gangsters, leading to a sharp 40% decline in such calls. Learn how coordinated police action is making the state safer.
Prayagraj Municipal Corporation's ETF conducted a major anti-encroachment drive at Gadi Sarai & Ghantaghar, clearing 150 shops. Officials warn of continued action & possible use of robots.
Shocking report reveals 20 captive elephant deaths in Kerala from Mar 2025-Jan 2026. NGO alleges rule violations, identity tampering, and demands immediate action to stop illegal festival parades.
A Mumbai court rejects bail for a 20-year-old student linked to a Rs 12 lakh task-based scam. The judge cited multiple fraud complaints against his bank account. Read the full details.
In a major crackdown, Lucknow police arrested six drug peddlers in raids across 30 city locations. The joint task force vows to continue the drive to make the city drug-free. Read more.
A viral Reddit post by an intern exposes 'task masking' - pretending to be busy at work. Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath admits to it. Is looking busy more important than actual output?
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inspected the Yamuna clean-up at Chhath ghat, calling it a public movement. She praised volunteers and outlined the government's phased campaign for river rejuvenation.
Karnataka reports a sharp rise in drug cases, with 5,900 NDPS Act cases till November 2025. Learn about the state's crackdown, key seizures, and anti-drug initiatives.
Bigg Boss Tamil 9 saw the shocking elimination of Sandra after a high-stakes 'Ticket to Finale' task. The episode descended into chaos, leading to a contestant fainting. Get all the dramatic details here.
At least seven loud explosions heard in Caracas, Venezuela, causing panic and power cuts. Incident occurs amid heightened US-Venezuela tensions. Read the full report.
Uttar Pradesh government suspends three Regional Transport Officers for corruption. STF filed FIR under IPC, Prevention of Corruption Act. Read the full story.
The Gomti Task Force celebrates its first anniversary, having removed over 2000 tonnes of waste and engaged 70,000 citizens in river rejuvenation efforts in Lucknow. Discover the impact.
Key Maoist functionary Dayanand Malakar was killed in a police encounter in Begusarai. The wanted commander carried a Rs 50,000 bounty and was accused in over a dozen cases. Read the full details.
Barabanki's Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrested two drug traffickers from Jalaun, seizing 81.824 kg of illegal ganja, a car, and cash. Read about the bust and ongoing investigation.
Haryana's Special Task Force arrested 804 criminals in 2024, seizing deadly weapons and neutralizing threats in 20 encounters. Read about the major crackdown on gangsters and organized crime.
An Abhinav Bindra-led task force highlights ad-hoc decisions, weak institutions & lack of pros in sports administration. Read the blueprint for India's Olympic future.
A high-level task force led by Abhinav Bindra identifies critical gaps in India's sports governance. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya commits to a comprehensive system revamp for future Olympic success.
Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra will chair a new task force to enhance the skills of sports administrators in India. The initiative aims to professionalize sports management.
Amicus curiae Rohit Bras de Sa calls for a court-monitored task force to audit high-risk coastal establishments in Goa after the deadly Birch fire, citing systemic legal failures. Read the full demands.
Andhra Pradesh government forms a special task force with 24 experts to prevent outbreaks of dengue, malaria, TB and other communicable diseases. Read the full strategic plan.
The UP STF arrested Himanshu alias Sachin Shukla, a wanted criminal carrying a Rs 50,000 reward, in Prayagraj's Civil Lines. He had been evading police for over three and a half years. Read the full story.
Tirupati's anti-smuggling task force had a landmark 2025, arresting 263, seizing 35 tons of red sanders logs worth Rs 47 crore, and nabbing 10 most-wanted smugglers. Read the full story.
East Singhbhum and Seraikela-Kharsawan authorities intensify action against illegal sand and stone mining. 9 vehicles seized, 10 boats destroyed, and 15,000 CFT of sand confiscated. DC issues show-cause notices to officials.
Gurgaon authorities seized 126 vehicles involved in illegal mining and transportation, collecting fines of Rs 84 lakh between April and December. Read about the strict measures being implemented.
Vijayawada police uncover an inter-city MDMA drug network from Bengaluru. An accused dramatically escapes custody. Details on the bust and ongoing manhunt inside.