A major joint operation in Manipur's Kangpokpi district led to the destruction of 53 acres of illegal poppy cultivation. Security forces also arrested a KCP-MFL cadre involved in forced recruitment. Read the full details.
A joint security operation in Gaya's Maoist-hit forests destroyed opium crops over 4.6 acres. SSP Anand Kumar spearheads 'Operation Clean', bringing total clearance to 8.74 acres. Read the full report.
Kolkata's Rabindra Sarobar sees a worrying dip in migratory bird species, from 79 in 2020 to 72 in 2023. Birders blame habitat destruction and urge immediate conservation action to save this urban biodiversity hotspot.
A 1,300-km anti-drug cycle yatra concludes in Andhra Pradesh. Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu vows a drug-free state, as police report massive cannabis destruction and asset seizures.
Tehran issues a stark warning of widespread destruction following former US President Donald Trump's 'locked and loaded' comment on Iran protests. Tensions escalate.
Over 100 acres of paddy seedlings in Medak's Pochamryal village destroyed by weedicide. Farmers suspect election revenge. Officials investigate unprecedented agricultural vandalism.
Srikakulam district sees a massive spike in NDPS Act cases and arrests, driven by illegal cannabis flow from Odisha. Police seize 1,770 kg ganja, arrest 288. Read the full report.
Srikakulam police intercept car from Odisha, seize 90kg of dry cannabis, arrest one. Investigation ongoing to nab another suspect. Get the latest updates.
Yalburga taluk health officer Dr Shivakumar V faces charges for allegedly destroying DNA evidence in a gang-rape case. Four men were arrested for the November 17 crime. Read the full investigation details.
A 58-year-old man and his four brothers arrested in Berhampur for allegedly beating his wife to death over a petty dispute and later cremating the body to destroy evidence. Police seize auto-rickshaw and bamboo used in crime.
A Koppal government doctor allegedly destroyed 16 crucial forensic items, including DNA samples, in a home guard's gang rape case. Police say he was 'hand in glove' with the accused. Read the full details.
Andhra Pradesh witnessed over 100 deaths from extreme weather in 2025, with lightning strikes being the biggest killer. Srikakulam district was the worst-hit. Get the full data and analysis here.
A Koppal government doctor allegedly destroyed 16 crucial forensic items, including DNA samples, in a home guard's gang rape case. Police say he acted 'hand in glove' with the accused. Read the full investigation details.
Srikakulam police cracked down on temple thefts, arresting three individuals and recovering stolen gold, silver ornaments, and vehicles. Get the latest updates on this police action.
Srikakulam police returned 555 recovered mobile phones worth Rs 86 lakh to owners. Learn how to protect your phone and use the CEIR portal for lost devices.
Vadodara police crushed liquor worth Rs 1.71 crore using road rollers to send a strong message to bootleggers ahead of New Year. Over Rs 7.5 crore worth of alcohol has been destroyed in the city in 2025. Read the full story.
Powerful holiday storms in Southern California cause flash floods, mudslides, and destruction. Governor Newsom declares emergency. Read the latest updates and impacts.
The historic Saryu-Gomti wetland in Bageshwar, once a haven for Siberian birds, lies silent due to illegal mining. Locals mourn the loss of biodiversity and tourism. Read the full investigation.
India urges dialogue after Thailand military allegedly destroys Lord Vishnu statue in disputed border area. Read India's official statement and the latest updates.
Neemuch police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden in wheat & mustard fields, seizing 3.12 quintals (10,000 plants) worth ₹10 lakh. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Tamil Nadu's Narcotics Intelligence Bureau incinerated 2,106 kg of seized ganja near Trichy. The massive drug destruction follows 289 recent cases. Read the full report on the state's crackdown.
President Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III acknowledges market reality, boosts research, and could supercharge the multi-billion dollar industry. Explore the implications.
A Ludhiana court sentences three men to life for murdering a head constable in 2022. Two women get 2 years jail for destroying evidence. Read the full details of the violent ambush and trial.
Rugose spiralling whitefly infestation devastates over 60,000 acres of coconut farms in Srikakulam's Uddanam region, slashing yields and threatening the livelihoods of over 150,000 people. Farmers await urgent government intervention.
Owner of a premises near Pilibhit Tiger Reserve core area accused of violating SC & NTCA norms by moving construction material through protected forest and draining waste into tiger habitat. Activists plan legal action.
Astronomers witness a star's destruction near a spinning black hole, revealing space-time twisting predicted by Einstein's theory of general relativity. A breakthrough for gravity studies.
Andhra Pradesh's Ponduru Khadi, admired by Mahatma Gandhi, finally receives a GI tag. This recognition promises protection, fair prices, and global respect for its traditional weavers. Discover the century-old craft's journey.
Tribal organisations in southern Rajasthan denounce legal moves weakening Aravalli hills protection, warning of existential threat to land, culture, and livelihoods. Read about their historic resistance.
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
A harassment complaint at IIIT Srikakulam has unveiled systemic problems in training, placements, and faculty engagement. Students face under-preparedness as infrastructure fails to keep pace with intake. Read the full investigation.