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In a massive crackdown on narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard and Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) jointly seized 300 kg of drugs valued at Rs 1800 crore in the Arabian Sea on April 14, 2025. The operation, a significant blow to international drug cartels, underscores the agencies' relentless efforts to curb illegal trafficking along India’s coastline.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively pursuing the extradition of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi, engaging with Belgian authorities following his arrest on April 14, 2025. Accused of orchestrating the massive PNB scam, Choksi’s potential return to India could be a turning point in the high-profile financial fraud case.
Bollywood icon Salman Khan has been hit with yet another death threat, igniting fresh security concerns on April 14, 2025. As Mumbai police launch an investigation into the menacing message, tied potentially to past controversies, authorities are ramping up measures to safeguard the superstar amidst growing unease.
A deepening crisis in West Bengal’s Murshidabad has sparked alarm as BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari alleges that Hindus are being forced to migrate due to targeted religious violence. Accusing the state government of inaction, the opposition claims escalating tensions and attacks have driven families from their homes, raising fears of a broader communal conflict.
Bihar is grappling with an unexpected crisis as unseasonal rains have unleashed widespread destruction across its agricultural heartlands. Farmers, caught off guard by the relentless downpours, are now facing devastating crop losses, with fields of rice, maize, and pulses submerged, threatening their livelihoods and the state’s food security.
In a significant move following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament, authorities in Panna, Madhya Pradesh, demolished an illegal madrasa deemed to be operating in violation of the new regulations. The bulldozer action marks one of the first enforcement measures under the amended law, signaling stricter oversight of Waqf properties in the state.
US peace envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin for 4 hours to stop the Russia-Ukraine war, but no agreement was reached. Russia set terms for peace. Trump is attempting to convince Putin by using Whitkoff. Trump, however, referred to the war as unnecessary and threatened more pressure on Russia.
A ferocious dust storm, coupled with gusty winds and heavy rains, crippled Delhi-NCR on Friday. The storm created massive disruption, felling trees, and crippling traffic in large parts of the city. People described the storm on social media using dramatic images and videos of the aftermath.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) will conduct its election for new party President and office-bearers at a crucial meeting at Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) headquarters in Amritsar.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey hopes that CSK can qualify for the playoffs right now. He has pinned his hopes on the team after the defeat against Kolkata.
In the ongoing negotiations on the trade agreement between India and the US, Piyush Goyal made it clear that India will never negotiate under any pressure. He said that the interests of the country will be given priority and no decision will be taken in haste. The goal is to double India-US bilateral trade by 2030. Know how India is making a trade agreement with the US on its own terms and how the relationship between the two countries can take a new turn!
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has started interrogating Tahawwur Rana, the key conspirator of the 2008 Mumbai terror strike. Rana, who has been extradited from the US, is being thoroughly questioned on plotting the 26/11 attacks, his connection with Lashkar-e-Taiba and suspected connections with the ISI. The NIA is investigating Rana's background and his involvement in the 26/11 attacks. Rana has been detained in NIA custody until April 29, and has been under high security to stop himself from being attacked.
