NCB Seizes 1.33 Lakh Kg Drugs Worth ₹2,000 Crore, Arrests 994 Traffickers in 2025

January 8, 2026

NCB Seizes 1.33 Lakh Kg Drugs Worth ₹2,000 Crore, Arrests 994 Traffickers in 2025

The Narcotics Control Bureau seized 1.33 lakh kg drugs worth ₹2,000 crore and arrested 994 traffickers in 2025. Conviction rate rose to 66.8%. Major operations busted drug labs and darknet syndicates.

Texas Warns Residents: Don’t Open Mysterious Seed Packets, Hand Them Over to Officials

January 8, 2026

Texas Warns Residents: Don’t Open Mysterious Seed Packets, Hand Them Over to Officials

Texas officials urge residents to report and hand over mysterious seed packets seen in mailboxes. These packets, possibly from China, could harm agriculture if opened or planted.

Russia Condemns US Seizure of Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Marinera in International Waters

January 8, 2026

Russia Condemns US Seizure of Russian-Flagged Oil Tanker Marinera in International Waters

Russia strongly condemned the US seizure of its oil tanker Marinera outside territorial waters. The tanker was seized for alleged sanctions violations, sparking tension between Moscow and Washington.

Over ₹5 Lakh Fines Collected in Telangana Overnight Checks, Illegal PDS Rice Seized

January 8, 2026

Over ₹5 Lakh Fines Collected in Telangana Overnight Checks, Illegal PDS Rice Seized

Telangana Vigilance and Enforcement teams fined over ₹5 lakh for vehicle and mining violations during overnight checks. They also seized 160 quintals of illegal PDS rice near Nirmal.

Woman Shot Dead by ICE Agent in Minneapolis During Immigration Crackdown

January 8, 2026

Woman Shot Dead by ICE Agent in Minneapolis During Immigration Crackdown

In Minneapolis, a woman was killed by an ICE agent after she allegedly tried to run over officers with her vehicle. The Trump administration called it domestic terrorism. Local leaders demand ICE leave immediately.