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Indian enforcement agencies say the dark web and cryptocurrencies are making drug trafficking harder to detect. Officials warn that smaller, tech-savvy cartels are emerging, prompting the Narcotics Control Bureau to strengthen online surveillance and technology to combat evolving narcotics networks

Madhya Pradesh Minister Dharmendra Lodhi promised strict action against those running an illegal parallel donation system at the Maa Baglamukhi Temple. A three-member committee has been ordered to audit the prominent shrine's accounts and submit a report within seven days

Mahadev betting app founder Sourabh Chandrakar has been detained in Oman based on an Interpol Red Notice. Indian authorities are pursuing his extradition or deportation as the Enforcement Directorate continues its money laundering investigation into the alleged Rs 6,000 crore betting syndicate

One of the prime accused in the Baruipur rape-murder case was killed in an alleged police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction exercise after allegedly attempting to escape. Another accused was arrested, taking the total arrests in the case to four

Customs officials intercepted a woman passenger arriving from Ashgabat at Delhi's IGI Airport and recovered five gold ingots weighing about 320 grams concealed inside her footwear. The seizure was made after spot profiling and security checks. Further investigation is underway

The Enforcement Directorate has frozen TMC bank deposits worth Rs 440 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act following searches linked to an alleged fund misappropriation case. The agency claims funds were routed through private companies for the purchase of aviation assets

A preliminary SIT report has named clerk Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in a 40-day donation theft racket at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. Investigators cited viral CCTV footage, financial irregularities, and over ₹79 lakh in total recoveries

A ruling Shiv Sena corporator was booked in Thane for allegedly assaulting two doctors at a Kalyan civic hospital after a family was asked to move a newborn due to NICU space shortages, drawing heavy political and medical backlash

Child rights activists have urged stronger safeguards against online child sexual exploitation, citing rising risks of grooming, sextortion and abuse. They called for stricter accountability for digital platforms, better reporting systems, stronger legal frameworks and greater international cooperation to protect children online

Seven Class VI girls fainted after a teacher allegedly made them do sit-ups for not completing their homework at a government school in Bihar's Khagaria district. The students were treated and discharged, while officials sought explanations from the teacher and headmaster

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost over 7kg on the 11th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, as parallel student protests demanding the Education Minister's resignation and the dissolution of the NTA enter their third week

The father of the Baruipur minor rape-murder victim has thanked West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari following the encounter killing of prime accused Pravas Mondal, an action strongly supported by BJP legislator Ratna Debnath

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A self-styled Lashkar-e-Taiba commander was killed in a joint anti-terror operation by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The operation, launched on July 3, continued for five days after terrorists were spotted hiding in a dense orchard

Tata Group expects its automotive business to reach USD 100 billion over the next five years, backed by major investments, new product launches and stronger collaboration with JLR. The company also aims to increase passenger vehicle market share to 20 per cent by FY30

Indian benchmark indices plunged over 2 per cent on Wednesday as rising crude oil prices, weak global cues and renewed Middle East tensions hurt investor sentiment. The selloff wiped out nearly Rs 4 lakh crore in investor wealth amid broad-based weakness across sectors

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued show-cause notices to Lotte India, Kubera Foods, and Ferns N Petals. The companies have seven days to explain alleged misleading product claims and labeling violations or face legal action

The East District Delhi Police Auto Theft Squad (AATS) has arrested a 24-year-old auto-lifter named Sameer. Following his arrest after a brief chase in Khichripur, officials recovered four stolen two-wheelers, successfully solving four separate motor vehicle theft cases

  A preliminary SIT report identified Avinash Shukla as the prime accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, linking him to nearly 70 thefts over 40 days. Investigators cited CCTV footage, cash recoveries, financial records and witness statements as key evidence 

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that small, non-polluting enterprises will not need government approvals to begin operations for their first three years. The move aims to boost entrepreneurship, reduce regulatory hurdles, attract investment and strengthen the state's business ecosystem

Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of Centre's support for rescue and rehabilitation efforts after the Wayanad mudslide killed three workers and left five missing. A high-level probe will investigate the causes and safety lapses behind the tragedy

Three accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case in Ayodhya were taken into police custody for 24-hour interrogation after a court order. The SIT investigation has so far led to eight arrests and is examining suspected thefts and security lapses

Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge paid tribute to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary, remembering his contributions to public welfare, farmers and the poor while highlighting his enduring legacy in the Congress party.

The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India after charging him under federal racketeering laws. US authorities allege Bishnoi and Goldy Brar ran a global criminal network involving murders, extortion, kidnappings and drug trafficking