Surat Customs Seizes Rs 3.75 Crore Hydroponic Ganja

The Air Intelligence Unit at Surat International Airport confiscated 3.7kg of hydroponic ganja worth Rs 3.75 crore from an unclaimed Bangkok-Surat flight. This marks the second major drug seizure at the airport within three days, following a Rs 6 crore bu

SC Tells Centre, FSSAI to Put Citizens' Health First

The Supreme Court has instructed the Centre and FSSAI to implement Front-of-Pack Warning Labels on processed foods, emphasizing public health over corporate interests and granting three weeks for research.

Ex-Surveyor Sentenced for Fraud in 2005 Surat Flood Relief

A 75-year-old retired government surveyor in Surat has been sentenced to one year in prison for fraudulently listing non-affected workers as beneficiaries of the 2005 flood compensation scheme, highlighting judicial scrutiny of disaster relief corruption.

Hyderabad Police Solve 2.4 Lakh Theft, Arrest Worker

Hyderabad police have solved a theft case involving Rs 2.4 lakh stolen from a garments store in Banjara Hills, arresting a housekeeping employee. The store is owned by the daughter-in-law of Congress leader K Jana Reddy.

Nashik Elects New Mayor After Four-Year Administrative Rule

Himgauri Aher assumes office as Nashik's mayor, ending nearly four years of administrative rule. She pledges to revive stalled projects like the IT park and logistics hub, and prioritize Godavari river cleaning ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.

Surat Gas Leak Tragedy Kills Family of Three

A family in Surat's Lal Gate area was found dead in their home, with police suspecting asphyxiation from a gas leak. The couple and their 12-year-old son had recently returned from Umra pilgrimage.

Karnataka Survey Finds 23,395 Former Devadasis

A comprehensive Karnataka government survey has identified 23,395 former Devadasis and 90,092 of their family members across three generations, highlighting the ongoing social challenge.

Amritsar's Fatahpur: Jail Came, Growth Did Not Follow

Residents of Fatahpur in Amritsar express disappointment as the establishment of a central jail has not led to the anticipated infrastructure and economic development, highlighting ongoing challenges in the area.

U T Khader Joins Panel on Constitution's 10th Schedule

U T Khader has been appointed as a member of a parliamentary committee reviewing the Constitution's 10th Schedule, which deals with anti-defection laws. The panel is chaired by Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar.

SC Halts Assam Forest Encroachment Drive, Upholds Law

The Supreme Court has suspended an anti-encroachment drive in Assam's reserved forests, emphasizing that environmental protection must occur through lawful means. The court mandated a committee to review documents and provide due process to alleged encroa

Telangana DGP Outlines Security for Municipal Elections

DGP Shivadhar Reddy announced comprehensive security measures for Telangana's municipal elections, including webcasting, check-posts, and seizures totaling ₹3.09 crore. Hyderabad is exempt from the model code of conduct.

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