Striped Tiger Butterfly Named Chandigarh's State Symbol
Chandigarh officially designates the Striped Tiger Butterfly as its state butterfly after a selection process involving public voting and wildlife board approval.
Chandigarh officially designates the Striped Tiger Butterfly as its state butterfly after a selection process involving public voting and wildlife board approval.
Six people from Armoor, including a young teacher and her husband, were trafficked to Myanmar for cyber scams. They returned to Hyderabad after police and embassy intervention.
A young leopard was rescued from an open well in Jamnia Khurd by Indore forest officials. The operation highlights the success of the Integrated Human-Wildlife Coexistence Model.
A sambar deer trapped in a 40ft well in Alme village, Pune, was rescued in a 4-hour joint operation by forest dept & Wildlife SOS. The alert animal was released back into the wild.
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Haryana's anti-drug drive sets a new benchmark in 2025 with over 1,200 arrests and massive seizures. Discover the strategy behind the crackdown.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to courier firm owner Nishant Shashikant Modi, arrested in the 2024 Pune mephedrone seizure. The court cited lack of evidence and prolonged detention. Read the full details.
Haryana State Enforcement Bureau intensifies crackdowns on illegal mining, liquor trade & organised crime in Aravali region. Key districts include Gurgaon, Faridabad, Nuh. Read details.
The arrest of Govinda, a key accused in multiple wildlife crimes, has led forest officers to apprehend three more suspects in the MM Hills Wildlife Sanctuary. Read how this breakthrough is helping crack organised syndicates.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews India's anti-narcotics strategy, announces a major nationwide campaign from March 2026. He calls drug menace a threat to future generations.
Punjab's Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is now Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Wildlife Sanctuary. The 289-acre sanctuary spans three villages in Rupnagar district. Read more about this tribute.
NCB and Assam Rifles bust major drug trafficking module from Myanmar in Manipur, recovering 7.31 kg heroin worth Rs 15 crore. Two arrested from Churachandpur. Read details.
In a major wildlife crime bust, Gujarat forest officials seized over 40 suspected tiger skins and 133 nails in Narmada. The operation highlights the ongoing threat to India's endangered tigers.
DGP Tadasha Mishra reviews poppy cultivation status with 7 district SPs, orders coordinated action, property seizure, and alternative crop promotion. Read the full strategy.
Haryana's wildlife department urges NHAI to redesign the Gurgaon-Faridabad Road as a wildlife corridor with underpasses and speed control after a series of fatal leopard accidents. Read the full plan.
Narcotics Control Bureau's 2025 crackdown led to seizure of 1.3 lakh kg drugs worth Rs 2000 crore & 994 arrests. Conviction rate rose to 67%. Read the full report.
A Hyderabad doctor was cheated of Rs 4.7 crore by fraudsters posing as stock experts on Telegram. The TGCSB has registered a case under IT Act and BNS sections. Read the full story.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau registers 8 cases in Hyderabad for circulating child sexual abuse material online. The suspects used social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Read the full report.
A non-venomous Indian rat snake was rescued from a washing machine in an Andheri home. Wildlife expert Prabhu Swami safely released it, highlighting urban wildlife encounters. Learn safety tips.
Financial losses from dating app scams in Telangana soared by 67% in 2025. Over 569 victims lost ₹2.81 crore. Learn about the modus operandi and how to stay safe.
Rajkot Crime Branch invokes stringent GujCTOC Act against 14 associates of the notorious Batli Gang, arresting nine. Gang leader Savan Vaghela already in jail. Read more.
An 81-year-old retired businessman in Hyderabad was digitally arrested and defrauded of Rs 7.12 crore by cybercriminals posing as police. Read how the scam unfolded and learn to protect yourself.
An 81-year-old retired businessman in Hyderabad was scammed of over Rs 7 crore by fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police. Read about the 'digital arrest' modus operandi and how to stay safe.
Haryana's Narcotics Control Bureau seized assets worth Rs 13.6 crore from 107 criminals in a massive anti-drug campaign. Read about the crackdown on trafficking networks.
Karnataka forest department inaugurates a state-level Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) in Bengaluru to monitor wildlife using AI, satellites, and rapid response teams. Call 1926 to report incidents.
Golaghat police conducted simultaneous anti-poaching raids in key wildlife habitats, including Diffloo Pathar and Brahmaputra sandbars, to combat illegal hunting. Read the full story.
Indian travellers to Saudi Arabia must now get mandatory electronic clearance for personal medications via the SFDA portal. Failure to comply can lead to legal action. Check the official list before you travel.
NCB seizes 160 kg of banned khat worth Rs 8 crore in Bengaluru, busting an international drug network that used students and tea parcels. Largest Karnataka haul since 2018 ban. Read the full investigation details.
A special court in Ahmedabad convicted four men for trafficking 305.4 kg of ganja. Each received a 20-year jail term and a Rs 2 lakh fine. Read the judge's strong remarks on the societal impact of drugs.
The Narcotics Control Bureau dismantles a major khat trafficking network operating from Bengaluru, seizing 1.5 tonnes of the stimulant. Read the full investigation details.