Vadodara: Man Arrested for Rs 7.48 Crore Visa Fraud

Vadodara's Detection of Crime Branch apprehends Talvinder Sandhu for allegedly cheating over 60 people in a Canadian visa scam worth Rs 7.48 crore. He had been absconding since December last year.

Hisar: Life Term for Man Who Killed Ex-Wife After Remarriage

A Hisar court has sentenced Dharambir alias Gholu to life imprisonment for murdering his divorced wife, Sarita, by stabbing her to death after she remarried. The court also imposed a fine of ₹20,000 in the case registered in May 2024.

Truck Fire on Halol Highway in Vadodara, No Injuries

A truck caught fire on the Halol Highway in Vadodara, causing traffic disruptions. Firefighters responded quickly and extinguished the blaze, with no casualties reported. The incident highlights road safety concerns in the region.

Rajkot Trader Files FIR Over Rs 28.5 Lakh Fraud

A 55-year-old automobile trader in Rajkot has filed a police complaint, alleging he was cheated of Rs 28.5 lakh by four individuals linked to Diesel Auto Corporation in an investment scheme promising high returns.

Ahmedabad: Three Rape Cases Reported in City

Ahmedabad police investigate three separate rape cases in Kapodra, Rander, and Athwalines. Incidents involve a foster father, drugging, and a mentally unsound woman.

Haryana Bureau Arrests 1,286 in Mining Crackdown

Haryana State Enforcement Bureau registered 1,264 cases and arrested 1,286 individuals for illegal mining in 2025, seizing 2,637 vehicles and imposing Rs 19.84 crore in penalties.

Budget 2026 Boosts Gujarat Dairy Cooperatives with Tax Relief

The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced significant tax deductions for cattle feed, addressed double taxation on inter-cooperative dividends, and proposed a new freight corridor, directly benefiting over 18,600 village cooperative societies in Gujarat.

Himachal CM Sukhu Criticizes Union Budget as Anti-Poor

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu criticizes the Union Budget 2026-27 as anti-poor and anti-farmer, objecting to the discontinuation of revenue deficit grants for the state despite its unique challenges.

Budget Coconut Scheme: Relief for Gujarat Farmers

The Union Budget's Coconut Promotion Scheme aims to revive declining coconut cultivation in Gujarat by replacing old trees with high-yielding saplings, addressing challenges like whitefly infestation and climate change.

Rajkot Man Arrested for Raping Daughter, Niece

A 45-year-old electrician in Rajkot's Upleta town has been arrested for allegedly raping his 19-year-old daughter for four years and sexually exploiting his 17-year-old niece since she was 10. Police have registered separate offences under BNS and POCSO A

CPCB Warns of Faulty Waste Management Reporting

The Central Pollution Control Board has flagged severe deficiencies in solid waste management reports from states and UTs for 2023-24, citing missing data on processing capacity and landfill sites.

Krishnagiri Burglary: Man Arrested, Gold Recovered

Police in Krishnagiri arrested a 45-year-old man for breaking into a house and stealing gold and silver jewellery. Authorities recovered 50 sovereigns of gold while the silver remains missing.

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