Mumbai: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence has seized 1,718 grams of cocaine valued at Rs 17.18 crore from a Tanzanian woman at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, officials said on Friday. The passenger had arrived from Entebbe in Uganda when the DRI, acting on specific intelligence, launched an operation on Thursday. She was intercepted…
Cuttack: Odisha cricketer Suryakant Pradhan has announced his retirement from all formats of the game, bringing an end to a long and consistent domestic career, the Odisha Cricket Association (OCA) said on Friday. Pradhan, a right-arm medium pacer, represented Odisha across every age-group category, starting from under-16 cricket before moving up to the senior team….
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Anti Terrorist Squad has arrested a man wanted by Punjab Police for his alleged role in smuggling arms and grenades for a gang operated by Pakistan-based terror networks, officials said on Friday. The accused, identified as Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi Billa, was detained in Halol town of Panchmahal district after a specific…
Kasaragod (Kerala): Residents of Kasaragod were settling in for a normal Friday evening when entire neighbourhoods suddenly plunged into darkness. Fans fell silent, televisions blinked out and confusion spread across the town. Behind the blackout was not a technical fault or a storm, but one man’s outrage. The drama began with a Rs 22,000 electricity…
Kolkata: Visva-Bharati University on Thursday announced that the iconic Poush Mela will return this year as a six-day event from December 23 to 28, with strict adherence to National Green Tribunal (NGT) guidelines on pollution control and waste management. Addressing a press conference in Bolpur, university spokesperson Atig Ghosh said the decision honours the cultural…
Vadodara: A brilliant century from opener Om T Munde set the tone for Odisha’s impressive four-wicket victory over Jharkhand in the U23 State A Trophy (One-Day Format) 2025–26 match at the Darshanam Sports and Education Academy, here on Thursday. Munde’s composed 107 off 116 balls anchored Odisha’s successful chase of 242, ensuring they sealed the…
Mangaluru: Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated 16 major infrastructure projects and 113 CSR initiatives worth Rs 1,500 crore during the golden jubilee celebrations of the New Mangalore Port Authority (NMPA). Addressing the event, Sonowal said the new projects mark a significant boost to India’s maritime infrastructure and align…
Thane: A 48-year-old senior manager from Thane has reportedly lost Rs 3.96 crore in a sophisticated online share trading fraud, police officials said on Friday. According to the complaint, the victim was deceived between May and October after being approached by three individuals, including a man identified as Shankar Ramrakhiyanai, the administrator of a WhatsApp…
New Delhi: The third edition of the Indian Military Heritage Festival (IMHF) is set to begin in the national capital on Friday, highlighting the rich legacy, contributions and evolving role of the Indian armed forces, officials said. Organised by the United Service Institution of India (USI), the two-day festival–scheduled for November 14 and 15, will…
Cuttack: A massive crowd surge during Shreya Ghoshal’s live concert at the Baliyatra festival in Odisha’s Cuttack on Thursday evening triggered brief chaos, leaving one person injured, officials said. According to district authorities, the situation escalated when thousands of fans rushed towards the stage as the popular playback singer began her performance. The show was…
