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Rajpur police arrested a 29-year-old man, Dilip Thakur, with 6 grams of brown sugar during a vehicle checking drive in Chatra district. Acting on a tip-off, officers intercepted a suspicious scooter rider, leading to the recovery of the narcotic substance. An FIR has been filed, and investigations are ongoing to trace the origin and other potential accomplices.

In a strategic move to enhance forest management, the Odisha government has appointed new deputy directors for the South Division of Similipal Tiger Reserve alongside regional chief conservators for Sambalpur. This reshuffling of 17 Indian Forest Service officers also includes fresh faces in several divisional forest officer positions, signaling a proactive approach to environmental stewardship across the state.

Telangana High Court has upheld the PC Ghose Commission's probe into the Kaleshwaram project, deeming it neither illegal nor arbitrary. However, the court ruled that the commission's findings were prejudicial to petitioners, including former CM K Chandrashekar Rao, and thus, no action can be taken based on them. The inquiry itself stands validated.

A software engineer in Hyderabad was arrested for cultivating ganja plants at his residence after losing his job due to substance addiction. Excise officials seized 17 mature plants from his terrace, estimating a yield of 10 kg. In a separate incident, two BTech students were apprehended for selling ganja.

Authorities in Chatra, Jharkhand, conducted a raid in Batukuiya village, uncovering a significant haul of narcotics valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh. The operation yielded 840 grams of opium, 3.15 quintals of doda, and 35 kilograms of poppy seeds. Crucially, cultivation equipment was also confiscated, though no arrests were made during the swift action.

In a significant bust, Patna police have arrested three suspects tied to a staggering Rs-20 crore gold robbery. The criminals, who masqueraded as customs agents, targeted a vehicle transporting 14.9 kg of gold from a company in Gujarat. A portion of the stolen gold, along with cash and ammunition, has been retrieved.

Uttar Pradesh leads India in preventing cyber fraud losses, blocking Rs 425 crore in eight months via its Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre. This real-time coordination between police and banks, established in July 2025, significantly improved fund recovery, especially within the crucial 'golden hour' for interventions.

Jamshedpur's power demand surged by an average of 17-20 MW last month, largely due to increased reliance on electric cooking appliances amid LPG disruptions. Officials noted a significant spike, particularly in the Mango area, as residents turned to electric cookware, fans, and ACs. This trend is expected to continue as summer intensifies.

The makers of director Ajay Gnanamuthu's eagerly awaited horror thriller 'Demonte Colony 3', featuring Arulnithi and Priya Bhavani Shankar in the lead, have now announced that shooting for the film has been wrapped up.

A new goat feed grinding plant has been inaugurated in Ramgarh block, Daltonganj, under the Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana. This electricity-driven plant will produce 300 kg of goat feed daily, providing employment to 21 vulnerable tribal women and addressing feed deficiency for their livestock, which are crucial for their income.

Russian Grandmaster Petr Kiriakov engaged 36 young chess players in Patna. This event followed his second-place finish in the Bihar Open FIDE Rated Chess Tournament. Three young players secured draws against the Grandmaster. The event highlighted the growing chess talent in Bihar. Kiriakov expressed his intent to return next year for the top prize.

As Ranchi residents gear up for a period of three to four months marked by planned power outages lasting two to three hours daily, the Jharkhand Bijli Vitaran Nigam Ltd (JBVNL) is implementing essential infrastructure improvements under its revamped distribution sector scheme (RDSS). This initiative focuses on decreasing power wastage and ensuring a more reliable supply.

From being one of party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s visible lieutenants, Raghav Chadha has demolished AAP in the Rajya Sabha and defected to the BJP with other party MPs