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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.