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The NCB’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?

A fire erupted in the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. No injuries were reported; all 68 passengers were safely evacuated. The blaze disrupted rail traffic on the busy Mumbai-Delhi route. In a separate incident, a van carrying repair equipment overturned, injuring five railway staff members. Restoration efforts are underway.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed his way to a new IPL record for sixes by an Indian batter. Despite his explosive start, Rajasthan Royals could not reach a commanding total. Delhi Capitals chased well initially but also lost wickets. In a tense finish, Delhi Capitals secured a home win, breaking their losing streak.

A Gujarati-origin tech professional, Siddharth Sunil Kumar Patel, was arrested in Florida for allegedly attempting to exploit minors. Undercover operations by ICAC led to his apprehension after he engaged in explicit online conversations and traveled for a planned sexual encounter. Patel faces serious felony charges, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect children online.

Business in India can turn personal very fast. Sometimes, one soured partnership is all it takes for the police to enter the story

USCIS now has the power to reject or deny immigration applications, even keeping fees, if an invalid signature is found months or years later. This new rule, effective July 10, 2026, applies broadly to most benefit requests, including visas and Green Cards. Applicants cannot usually fix signature errors after submission.