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19 drug seizures at Indian ports in last 5 years, biggest haul at Adani’s Mundra port

While heroin worth Rs 5,976 crore was seized at Adani port in 2021, Rs 1,515 crore of cocaine was seized from V. O. Chidambaranar Port in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin the same year.

EC’s crackdown nets Rs 8889 crores in seizures

The EC has decided to take a "zero-tolerance" approach against all forms of inducements, including drugs and psychotropic substances.

NCB arrests Jaffer Sadiq, says expelled DMK functionary ‘ran multi-crore international drug nexus’

Jaffer Sadiq was arrested by NCB days after agency busted international drug syndicate suspected to have dealt in meth worth an estimated Rs 2,000 cr.

NCB arrests former DMK member Jaffer Sadiq in Rs 2,000 cr international drug trafficking case

According to the NCB, Sadiq was the 'mastermind and kingpin' of a network spread between India, Australia, and New Zealand. The DMK in Tamil Nadu has recently expelled Sadiq.

How Navy, NCB confiscated 3,300 kg of drugs from dhow in ‘biggest offshore seizure’

Five suspected foreign nationals have been arrested. Action was done under Operation ‘Sagar-Manthan’ which was launched targeting maritime trafficking of drugs.

Indian Navy-NCB seize boat with drugs weighing over 3,000 kg off Gujarat coast

The items seized from the apprehended boat includes 3089 kg of charas, 158 kg of methamphetamine, and 25 kg of morphine.

What has Sameer Wankhede been up to since Aryan storm? Social work, BJP photo-ops & a CBI probe

IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, who faces a CBI probe over alleged 'Aryan Khan drug bust', has been building a social profile championing various causes, even triggering rumours of a political foray.

NCB’s Sameer Wankhede gave ‘witnesses free hand’ to extort Rs 25 cr from Aryan Khan’s family, says CBI FIR

FIR states former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede directed that witness K.P. Gosavi be allowed to ‘handle accused’ while they were being taken to agency's office, which is against 'norms'.

NCB catches narcotics carrying ‘mothership’ in Indian Ocean, seizes 2,500 kg methamphetamine worth Rs 12,000 cr

Seizure by Narcotics Control Bureau & Indian Navy part of Operation Samudragupta, targeting maritime trafficking of drugs originating from Afghanistan, & is 'largest' in terms of monetary value.

Ex-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede who led probe in Aryan Khan case booked by CBI for ‘corruption’

Central agency claims Wankhede demanded a bribe to 'settle the case', and a report has been submitted to central govt for further action, it is learnt.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

2 Agniveers awarded Sena Medal for gallantry in Op Sindoor, a first since Agnipath launch

This marks the first time that Agniveers have received gallantry awards. They are the Army's short-term recruits under the Agnipath scheme.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.