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The Wrestling Federation of India has issued a stern warning to U-23 wrestlers, stating that withdrawing from the upcoming Asian Championships in Vietnam could jeopardize their chances of participating in the Asian Games selection trials. This comes as several prominent athletes cited scheduling concerns and insufficient recovery time due to the proximity of the two events.

Police intercepted an SUV on Lawalong-Bagra Road, seizing approximately 252 KG of poppy husk. Traffickers, reportedly using a wedding poster as a disguise, attempted to evade a police check. The driver panicked upon seeing officers, abandoning the vehicle and fleeing into a nearby forest with accomplices. Investigations are ongoing.

Authorities in Ghaziabad seized and destroyed 900 KG of adulterated paneer found unfit for consumption due to unsanitary storage and contamination. The fake paneer, reportedly made with milk powder, lime juice, and palm oil, was being transported for distribution across Delhi and NCR. Home tests can help identify such adulteration.

Bargarh police have dismantled a significant drug smuggling operation, seizing 1,914 KG of ganja valued at approximately Rs 4 crore. Five individuals, including a truck driver from Uttar Pradesh and four locals, were apprehended. The bust occurred during a routine patrol when a truck carrying the contraband was intercepted. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network.

In a major crackdown, the NCB has dismantled a transnational drug ring, seizing a staggering 349KG of high-grade cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore. The drugs were cleverly hidden within imported machinery and even cricket gear. This significant bust, dubbed 'Operation White Strike', highlights the agency's success in tracing a vast network through meticulous intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation.

Ranchi police arrested four individuals and seized approximately 4 KG of cannabis in separate operations over Friday and Saturday. These actions followed a directive from the senior superintendent of police to launch a proactive campaign against drug peddlers.

A constable in Sri Ganganagar's CDR cell has been suspended for allegedly aiding an international drug syndicate. Constable Mangat Ram is accused of providing misleading information to police teams involved in seizing 10 KG of heroin dropped by drones from Pakistan. Investigations revealed his direct contact with arrested smugglers.

A 26-year-old man from Gorakhpur was arrested at Lucknow Airport for attempting to smuggle 2.85 KG of hydroponic weed from Bangkok. Immigration officials detained Razzak Ali, who admitted to acting as a drug mule. The seized contraband has an estimated market value of nearly Rs 2.86 crore.

LG Electronics unveils its 2026 Home Appliances range in India. The new collection expands both affordable-premium and premium segments. It introduces innovative refrigerators, washing machines, microwave ovens, dishwashers, and water purifiers. These appliances cater to diverse Indian consumer needs with advanced technology and enhanced features. The company aims to strengthen its 'Make-in-India' initiative and export the Essential Series globally.

Bokaro Railway Protection Force, during Operation Narcos, seized 11.17 KG of ganja in an unclaimed trolley bag at Bokaro Steel City Railway Station. The suspicious blue bag was found unattended near the Bhubaneswar–Dhanbad Express. After questioning passengers yielded no owner, the four-packet haul was handed over to GRP Bokaro for further investigation.

Police in Sri Ganganagar intercepted a car without a number plate, arresting two Punjab smugglers. The operation, involving a dramatic chase and blockade, recovered 1.5 KG of heroin, 1 KG of opium, five foreign-made pistols, and 72 cartridges, believed to be dropped by a Pakistani drone.

Customs officers at Delhi's IGI Airport intercepted three passengers arriving from Bangkok. Over 24 kilograms of suspected marijuana, valued at more than ₹24 crore, were seized. The largest seizure involved an Uzbek national. Indian nationals were also apprehended in separate incidents. All three passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.

Street vendors and small eateries in Delhi are facing immense distress due to a steep hike in commercial LPG prices, with a 19-KG cylinder now costing Rs 3,071.5. Erratic supply and a growing black market are forcing many to shut down, switch to coal, or buy domestic cylinders at inflated prices, threatening their livelihoods.

Three teenage boxers from Chandigarh have earned spots in the Indian squad for the upcoming Asian U-17 Boxing Championships in Tashkent. Ranveer (65KG), Gurseerat Kaur (80+KG), and Ishika (60KG) will represent the nation, showcasing Chandigarh's growing boxing talent on the international stage.

Nayapalli police busted a ganja smuggling racket operating from a private ambulance, arresting four men and seizing 25KG of contraband. The vehicle, equipped with medical gear, used its siren to evade checks. In a separate operation, Khandagiri police arrested a habitual trafficker with 22KG of ganja, highlighting intensified surveillance under the state's 'Nasha Mukt Abhiyan'.