Three Arrested in Patna for Sand Trader's Murder
Police in Patna arrested three men for murdering 26-year-old sand trader Pankaj Kumar. The body was recovered from the Ganga River. The accused confessed to the crime, citing personal grudges.
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Cashew Trader Seeks CBI Probe in ED Bribery Case
Aneesh Babu, a cashew trader from Kollam, petitions Kerala High Court to transfer a vigilance case alleging ED officials demanded bribes to the CBI for a fair investigation.
Rewari Police Arrest Gangster Sonu Mahal After Encounter
Rewari police arrested Jaibhagwan alias Sonu Mahal, a suspect in a fertiliser trader's murder, after a late-night encounter. Sonu, with 21 criminal cases, was injured and hospitalized.
Nokia phones from 2010 reach Libyan trader after 16 years
A Tripoli trader received his 2010 Nokia phone shipment after 16 years lost in Libya's conflict. The viral video shows him joking, "Are these phones or artefacts?" Read this unique story of war's impact.
Rajasthan forest guard killed, alert issued
After the brutal killing of forest guard Jitendra Singh by illegal mining mafia in Dholpur, Rajasthan forest department strengthens safety protocols and staff deployment. Read more.
Woman arrested in Varanasi for Rs 35 lakh trader fraud
Varanasi police arrest Richa Bhargava for duping a trader of Rs 35 lakh. The couple is suspected of cheating multiple traders in a large-scale scam. Read the full details.
ED Raids Ex-Minister's Aides in Nagpur Sand Mafia Case
ED raids in Nagpur uncover a ₹1,000-crore illegal sand mining racket linked to a former minister's aides. Get the full story on the cross-border scandal and political fallout.
Chandigarh Market Shut After Vendor Assaults Traders
Traders in Chandigarh's Sector 19 market shut shops in protest after a violent assault by a vendor. Police have registered a case as tensions rise over business disputes.
Cracks Widen on Unsafe Rahon-Machhiwara Bridge in Punjab
Despite being flagged as structurally unsafe by PWD and IIT Roorkee, the Rahon-Machhiwara bridge in Nawanshahr remains open to overloaded tipper trucks, many carrying illegally mined sand, posing a major public safety risk.
Kolkata's Wellington Woollens Market Gutted in Major Fire
A massive fire at Kolkata's Wellington Square woollens market gutted over 50 stalls, causing lakhs in losses to traders from across the region. Read the full report on the incident and its impact.
Congress Accuses BJP Govt of Collusion with Sand Mafia After Fatal Accident
Opposition leaders in Rajasthan term Khari River sand dumper accident an 'open murder', demand CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's intervention. Read about the allegations of political-mafia nexus.
Trader shot in Ajmer market, 4 detained
A trader was shot in Ajmer's Kekri town following a business dispute. Police detained four, including the main accused. The victim is stable. Read the full details.
PAC Jawan Arrested for Robbing Trader Posing as SOG
Three men, including a PAC constable, arrested for impersonating police and robbing a silver trader of 3.5 kg silver & cash near Mathura Junction. One jawan absconding.
Two Women Killed in Puri Highway Accident
A TV journalist and her neighbour died after their scooter skidded on spilled sand on NH-316. Locals blame truck driver & NHAI negligence. Police probe on.
Park Circus Market Rebuild Faces Trader Resistance
KMC seeks a foolproof plan to rebuild the unsafe Park Circus market after a 2022 accident. Traders, fearing business loss, refuse to shift to a temporary location. The stalemate continues as authorities aim for a 2028 completion.
Illegal sand mining raid in Paliganj: 6 tractors seized
Paliganj police, in a pre-dawn raid, confiscated six sand-laden tractors and a loader used for illegal mining. Penalties estimated at Rs 23.81 lakh. Read the full details of the crackdown.
Bangladesh: Traders Form Human Chain After Hindu Man's Murder
Business owners in Bangladesh's Narsingdi district demand justice for murdered Hindu trader Moni Chakraborty. This incident is part of a recent spate of violence against the minority community. Read more.
Bhandara records just 10 murders in 2025, a historic low
Bhandara district in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region reports a historic low of only 10 murders in 2025. SP Noorul Hasan credits intelligence-led policing and a crackdown on organized crime for the dramatic turnaround. Read the full story.
Nagpur Police Bust Illegal Sand Mining, Seize Vehicles Worth Rs 6.5L
Bela police and revenue officials halted illegal sand extraction from Nand river near Pipra Shivar. Four accused booked after fleeing the scene. Read the full details.
Bihar's Major Crackdown on Illegal Sand Mining in December
Bihar's mines department conducted 4,582 raids against illegal sand mining in Dec, seizing 574 vehicles. Deputy CM Sinha urges public to report via helpline. Revenue collection exceeds target.
Illegal sand mining: Udupi police seize vehicle, detain two
Karkala town police intercepted a tipper transporting illegally mined sand without permits. Two individuals were detained. Read the full details of the crackdown here.
Man arrested for blackmailing Mumbai traders on X
Malad Police arrested Sanjay Yadav for extorting money from suburban traders by posting damaging complaints on X (Twitter). Authorities urge other victims to come forward.
Ahmedabad trader files extortion case against fake journalist
A 60-year-old footwear trader in Ahmedabad's Shah Alam area files an FIR against a man for extortion and criminal intimidation. The accused posed as a journalist and demanded money. Read the full details.
Amritsar trader gets Rs 50 lakh extortion call, police probe
A cloth trader in Amritsar receives a chilling Rs 50 lakh extortion call. Police register a case and launch a manhunt for the accused. Read the full details of the crime and investigation.
Trader Keeps Rs 1.75 Crore Profit from Broker's Glitch
Bombay High Court rules in favour of trader Gajanan Rajguru, allowing him to retain profits made from a mistaken Rs 40 crore margin credit. A landmark case on unjust enrichment.
ED files chargesheet in West Bengal illegal sand mining case
ED chargesheets 14 firms & 4 individuals, including businessman Arun Saraf, for laundering Rs 78 crore & illegal sand trade worth Rs 145 crore in West Bengal. Next hearing on Monday.
ED Files Sand Mining Charge Sheet, Pegs Scam at Rs 145 Cr
ED submits charge sheet in Bengal illegal sand mining case, revealing Rs 145 crore irregularities. 14 companies & 4 individuals named. Next hearing on Monday. Get the full story.
Illegal Yamuna Mining: Rs 5 Lakh Fine, FIR in Noida
Authorities in Noida impose a Rs 5 lakh penalty and file an FIR after detecting illegal sand mining in the Yamuna riverbed. The crackdown follows a joint inspection in Raipur Khadar.
Collector stops salary of cop for releasing seized sand trucks
Jagatsinghpur collector J Sonal stops Tirtol IIC's salary for allegedly releasing seized sand-laden vehicles in violation of HC order. Read the full details of the misuse of power case.
Two Tippers Seized for Illegal Mining Transport in Jalandhar
Jalandhar mining department cracks down on illegal sand transportation, seizing two tippers near Nakodar. Authorities warn of strict action against illegal mining activities.
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