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.
Distributor Nag Vamsi discloses buying War 2 Telugu rights for Rs 68 Cr, receiving an Rs 18 Cr refund from YRF after the film underperformed. Details on losses and his take on 'Kingdom'.
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.
Netflix will pull more than 100 of its Original series and films in 2026 as licensing deals expire. Find out which popular shows like The Last Kingdom and She-Ra are leaving.
Vijayawada police uncover an inter-city MDMA drug network from Bengaluru. An accused dramatically escapes custody. Details on the bust and ongoing manhunt inside.
Karnataka cracks down on plastic pollution in Mysuru. A new task force will enforce bans, following raids that seized 26,000 tons of material. Read about the comprehensive action plan.
An 82-year-old retired trader in Vadodara lost Rs 1.12 crore to cyber criminals promising easy online income. Police investigate the sophisticated scam. Stay vigilant against online fraud.
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleges BJP govt patronage in multi-crore codeine syrup racket, demands new 'Syrup Task Force'. He claims STF is hand in glove with accused.
A joint task force rescued 12 children from hazardous work at a Dharapur construction site. The minors, aged 8-14, are now safe in a shelter. Read how citizens can help stop child labour.
Discover the incredible science behind the octopus's three hearts and blue blood. Learn why swimming exhausts them and how their unique physiology dictates their ocean-floor lifestyle.
The Supreme Court has transferred the suo motu monitoring of the RG Kar rape-murder probe to Calcutta High Court. The bench also ordered a CBI status report for the victim's family. Details inside.
Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre assures MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur that an Elephant Task Force will be operational in Dakshina Kannada from next week to tackle human-elephant conflict.
The Supreme Court has transferred the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder case to the Calcutta High Court for monitoring. The move follows the conviction and aims to address ancillary issues like doctors' safety.
Anti-Narcotics Task Force arrests drug peddler Sonu Pal in Prayagraj, seizes ganja worth Rs 2 crore. Read the full details of the highway bust and the accused's criminal history.
A scientific study using radiocarbon dating suggests the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt began decades later than thought, reshaping the timeline of pharaohs and the Thera eruption. Discover the new findings.
The GBA has started asphalting a critical 5-km stretch of Sarjapur Road in Bengaluru, which handles 3x its designed traffic. Read about the project aimed at easing congestion.
Former US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to create task forces probing the food supply chain for anti-competitive practices. The AG and FTC may take enforcement action. Read for details.
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.
Archaeologists in Sudan uncover a 4,000-year-old grave with charred insects and fossilised faeces, offering a rare glimpse into the forgotten funeral traditions of the ancient Kingdom of Kerma. Discover the mystery!
A 17-year-old Mumbai student died by suicide after being scammed of Rs 49,000 in an online task fraud. GRP registers abetment case, highlighting rising cybercrime stress among youth. Seek help if needed.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a large anti-chitta awareness walkathon in Dharamshala. He announced rewards for informants and warned drug traffickers of strict action under PIT-NDPS Act.
Confused between England, Great Britain and UK? Learn the key geographical and political differences to avoid common mistakes in travel and writing.
Canada launches a multi-million dollar offensive against extortion rings targeting the Indian community. New funding for police, victim support, and youth programs announced.
Speakers at Koshala Literary Festival reveal 30-40% of books are pirated, draining industry potential. Panel demands National Anti-Piracy Task Force to protect India's cultural fabric.
Discover the shocking truth behind sexual cannibalism in green anacondas. Learn how size and survival drive this rare behaviour in one of the world's largest snakes.
Explore the journey of Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, Saudi Arabia's richest man. Discover his $17 billion empire, key investments in Citigroup & Twitter, and massive $32 billion philanthropy pledge.
A beloved portable record player from Wes Anderson's film Moonrise Kingdom has been stolen from his apartment. The director discovered the theft while preparing for his London exhibition.
Karnataka launches special task forces to manage the increasing man-animal conflicts, especially in Bandipur. Experts call for a scientific research centre for long-term solutions. Read more.