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Photo: IANSBihar Prohibition Dept Seizes Banned Medicines Worth Rs 40 Lakh in Mehdiganj; FIR Filed Under NDPS Act
Patna: As part of Bihar’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking, the state Prohibition Department conducted a major raid in the Mehdiganj police station area in Patna district and seized a large consignment of banned narcotic medicines. The seized substances, including codeine-based cough syrup, narcotic tablets, and injections, are estimated to be worth around Rs 40…
Photo: IANSMidnight Meeting Turns Fatal: Businessman Shot Dead Outside Kundapur Church
Udupi: A 45-year-old businessman was shot dead in the early hours of Friday in front of Holy Rosary Church on Church Road in Kundapur, Udupi district, Karnataka, with police suspecting that financial and business-related disputes led to the murder. The deceased has been identified as Ivan Richard Mascarenhas (45), a resident of Kachoor in Barkur,…
Photo: IANSBhiwandi Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 9 in Thane, NDRF Rescue Operations Underway in Balaji Nagar
Mumbai: The death toll in the Bhiwandi building collapse in Maharashtra’s Thane has risen to nine, with rescue teams recovering bodies from the debris, according to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). Rescue operations are still underway as authorities fear that more people may be trapped beneath the rubble. The tragic incident occurred late on…
Photo: IANSMajor Banned Chinese Manjha Racket Busted in Delhi; 424 Reels Seized
New Delhi: The Special Staff of Delhi Police’s Central District has busted a major racket involved in the illegal storage and sale of banned Chinese manjha, arresting one accused and seizing 424 reels of the prohibited kite-flying thread from the Nabi Karim area. According to police, the operation was carried out as part of an…
Photo: IANSBengaluru Could Face Drinking Water Crisis in 5-6 Months Without Adequate Rain: BWSSB
Bengaluru: The state capital could face a drinking water shortage within the next five to six months if Karnataka does not receive adequate rainfall, Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) Chairperson Dr N. Manjula said on Thursday. Addressing reporters, Manjula said the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir presently holds a gross storage of 20 TMC…
Photo: IANSSupreme Court Hears Plea Against Metallic Pellet Guns, Directs Medical Aid for Injured Student Protesters
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the petitioners seeking a ban on the use of metallic pellet guns for dispersing civilian assemblies to amend their plea to specifically challenge the police regulations permitting the use of such weapons in exceptional circumstances, while directing the Delhi government to ensure medical treatment for those injured…
Photo: IANSGovernance Crisis in TN Higher Education as 15 State Universities Function Without Vice-Chancellors
Chennai: Tamil Nadu’s higher education sector is facing mounting administrative and academic challenges as 15 state universities continue to function without Vice-Chancellors, raising concerns over governance, research, and decision-making across the institutions. The vacancies have affected several prominent universities, including the University of Madras, Annamalai University, Madurai Kamaraj University, Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,…
Photo: IANS/Sansad TVLok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill 2026
New Delhi: The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, through a voice vote. This Bill, passed after a stormy debate spanning several hours over two days, seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. The proposed amendment aims to enhance transparency and…
Photo: IANSBody of Unidentified Man Found Outside Food Stall in Kolkata’s New Town
Kolkata: A man was found dead outside a roadside food stall in the New Town area on the northern outskirts of Kolkata on Wednesday morning, police officials said. The incident has triggered concern among local residents. Police have launched an investigation. According to police, the body was discovered near a longstanding food stall adjacent to…
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