A special NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to Manzoor Ahmed Mir, accused in a major heroin smuggling case. He sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
A 10-day wood sculpting camp kicks off at Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden today, featuring 20 artists. Witness live creation of sculptures from rain tree wood. Free entry for public.
Yamunanagar police arrested two men for cutting and stealing 20 valuable shisham trees from a village cremation ground. The accused were caught during a routine check. Read the full story.
Israeli security forces dismantle a major drone-based weapons smuggling network in the Negev desert. Discover how they intercepted the sophisticated operation.
Explore the vibrant Hosthilu Hunnime festival in Godachi, Karnataka, where devotees and traders gather for the sacred wood apple (bel fruit) fair, blending ancient tradition with health benefits. Discover the cultural significance!
Mumbai AIU arrests man for smuggling 849 grams of gold dust from Bangkok. The gold, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, was concealed in capsules inside his body. Read the full investigation details.
DRI Pune seizes exotic animals smuggled on IndiGo flight from Bangkok. A man and woman arrested. One rare monkey found dead. International smuggling ring suspected. Read the full investigation details.
Assam Police seize 1.2 kg opium & smuggled cigarettes worth over ₹1 crore in Karimganj. Two arrested in major crackdown on cross-border smuggling.
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.
Chennai police arrested two men in Gummidipoondi for smuggling red sandalwood and gutka from Andhra Pradesh. Details on the seizures and ongoing investigations here.
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
NHAI cuts down nearly 1500 trees in Bhopal for Ayodhya bypass project. BMC auctions the wood from Chuna Bhatti depot. Commissioner Sanskriti Jain explains the process.
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.
The Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17, marking the shift from Wood Snake to Fire Horse. Discover what the energetic Fire Horse year holds for your zodiac sign, from career growth to personal transformation.
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.
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
Sambhal police arrest a woman and her lover for allegedly murdering her husband, dismembering the body with a wood grinder, and dumping parts in a drain and Ganga. DNA tests underway.
Chandigarh police have launched a major offensive against narcotics, registering 732 NDPS cases since 2020. The crackdown has seen assets worth Rs 15 crore frozen. Read the full story.
Bitcoin's sharp fall from its October peak has prompted major banks like Citi and Standard Chartered to slash their 2026 price targets. Even crypto bulls are turning cautious. What does this mean for investors?
The Indian rupee has plunged to historic lows against the US dollar in 2025. However, Jefferies' Chris Wood argues strong macro fundamentals suggest the worst of the weakness is likely behind. Read the full analysis.
KRS party workers were allegedly assaulted in Yelachenahalli while inspecting illegal smuggling of Anna Bhagya scheme rice. Police have been informed. Read the full report.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrests the alleged mastermind of an international gold smuggling syndicate after a Rs 4 crore seizure at Mumbai airport. Read the full investigation details.
Taylor Swift's clever lyric in 'Wood' sparked massive online searches in 2025, making it Genius's 4th most-viewed song. Discover how one line fueled cultural buzz.
Garhwa police confiscated IMFL worth over Rs 1 crore from a hotel near NH-39. The consignment, en route to Bihar from UP, led to one arrest. Details inside.
Haryana Police busts an international drug smuggling network, arresting a key accused from Punjab. The gang used drones to smuggle narcotics across the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the operation.
Chennai DRI seizes 2.75kg gold worth ₹3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbells, arrests two Malaysian nationals. Read the full story of the airport bust.
Chennai DRI foils smuggling bid, arrests two Malaysians with gold worth Rs 3.71 crore concealed inside dumbbell rods. Read the full investigation details here.
Ahmedabad civic body will cut 85 trees for road and bridge projects, auctioning timber on Dec 11. Get details on the infrastructure development and wood auction.
A New York resident faces federal charges for allegedly smuggling Indian nationals across the US-Canada border. Discover the details of the cross-border smuggling operation and its legal consequences.
A New York woman faces charges for a smuggling scheme moving Indian nationals from Canada into the US. Learn about the case and the national crackdown.