A parasitic weed, Orobanche, is devastating mustard fields in Rajasthan and Haryana, slashing yields. Farmers turn to new herbicide-resistant hybrids as scientists push for GM solutions. Read more.
Pune Customs data reveals a dramatic shift: high-value hydroponic marijuana smuggling has eclipsed traditional gold smuggling at the city's airport in 2025. Discover the details and reasons behind this new trend.
Customs at Hyderabad's RGIA foiled a major drug smuggling attempt, seizing 12.95kg of high-grade hydroponic ganja worth ₹12.95 crore from a Bangkok arrival. Read the full investigation details.
Goa customs AIU seizes over 9kg of hydroponic cannabis from Bangkok passenger at Mopa airport. Valued at Rs 3.2 crore, the bust highlights vigilance against drug smuggling. Read for details.
Chandigarh Police confiscate 300 cartons of illegal liquor in a major raid, arresting one suspect. Details on the operation and ongoing investigation inside.
Mumbai Customs' AIU nabs two Gujarat youths with 422 grams of hydroponic weed worth Rs 42.20 lakh smuggled from Bangkok. Read the full details of the airport bust.
In a major crackdown, Bengaluru prison authorities seized 25 mobile phones and 30 SIM cards from inmates. The surprise raid highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
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.
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.
Punjab Police upgrade death probe to murder after forensic report finds Karamjit Singh was poisoned with Paraquat weed killer. Two charged. Details inside.
Maharashtra ANTF & Karnataka Police conduct joint raids in Bengaluru & Belagavi, seizing chemicals worth Rs 1.2 crore. Four arrested. Home Minister clarifies seized value.
Goa Police's Anti-Narcotic Cell arrested a 23-year-old Mapusa resident in Anjuna, seizing suspected Ecstasy and hydroponic weed worth over Rs 1 lakh. Read the full details of the drug bust.
Punjab Police's STF makes a major drug bust, recovering 5 kg of heroin near Tarn Taran. One suspect arrested in the cross-border smuggling operation. Read the full details.
Delhi Police conducts a major pre-New Year crackdown, arresting 142 individuals and seizing weapons, drugs, and cash. Read details of the city-wide operation.
Chandigarh Police busts an interstate counterfeit currency network active in 5 states, arresting 5 including a BBA student. Fake notes worth over ₹7 lakh seized.
The Border Security Force faced a tough 2025, intercepting 288 drones carrying heroin from Pakistan amid heightened tensions and natural disasters. Read the full report.
Mumbai Police crackdown on a major heroin supply network ahead of New Year's Eve. Nine arrested, kingpin Ali on the run. Over 8 kg of narcotics seized in city-wide operation. Read the full story.
Pune police arrested three for illegal liquor sale in Kondhwa, seizing over Rs 1 crore cash from their house. Accused Amarkaur had prior cases. Details inside.
Umred Police in Nagpur intercepted three tippers carrying illegal sand, valued at Rs 80.9 lakh. Drivers lacked valid permits. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Pune police uncover Rs 4.5 crore in 25 crypto wallets linked to a hydroponic weed racket. International help sought from Bhutan and Thailand to nab suspects. Read the full investigation details.
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 iPhones & Pakistani cosmetics worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. Syndicate busted based on specific intelligence from Dubai. Read the full investigation details.
Indian Coast Guard seizes 9.5 litres of hashish oil worth Rs 12 crore from a boat near Ramanathapuram. Four suspects escaped. Read the full details of the maritime drug bust.
Security forces in Manipur's Imphal West district seized a significant cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation. The recovery includes an AK series rifle and grenades. Read the full details.
Enforcement Directorate seizes Lamborghini, other assets worth Rs 20 crore from fantasy cricket YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi in illegal betting probe. Details on Dubai wedding and hawala links inside.
Jalandhar police arrested a man and seized 1,000 banned Alprazolam pills near Basti Bawa Khel. The accused, identified as Manpreet Singh, was caught during a special checkpoint operation.
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 high-end iPhones & cosmetics from Pakistan worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. The accused were part of a smuggling syndicate. Read the full investigation details.
RPF officials at Bokaro railway station confiscated 30 bottles of India Made Foreign Liquor from an unclaimed bag on the Kosi Super Express. The seizure, valued at Rs 12,640, follows a major marijuana bust a day prior. Read for details.
Khajrana police in Indore arrested a 29-year-old painter and seized 590 banned alprazolam tablets. The accused smuggled drugs from Rajasthan. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.
Jaipur Crime Branch arrested three men and seized synthetic drugs valued at Rs 5.5 lakh in a major bust. The operation, part of 'Clean Sweep', targets narcotics networks. Read for details.
Nagpur MIDC police arrest two from Rajasthan, seize 533gm mephedrone worth ₹53.30 lakh ahead of New Year. Operation Thunder uncovers interstate drug network targeting city celebrations.