mundra port drug haul

Gujarat ATS and Coast Guard seized 115kg of cocaine worth Rs 1,150 crore from a cargo vessel near Mundra port, a major maritime anti-narcotics operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested, while one Tanzanian national is feared drowned after jumping into the sea. The drugs originated in Brazil and were destined for Delhi.

ATS Suspects India Was A Transit Hub For Cocaine Distribution Through Air Cargo Networks

Long Queues Of Vehicles Clog Roads in Saurashtra

District Administration Steps In To Aid Port, Transport Operations

In a groundbreaking operation, India's Narcotics Control Bureau has successfully dismantled an extensive international drug trafficking network, seizing an astonishing 227.7 kg of captagon, a dangerous psychotropic substance often referred to as the 'jihadi drug'.

District Has 234 Consumer, Coop Society-Run Pumps

HSBC initiates SRF coverage with a buy, citing strong growth potential in specialty chemicals and performance films. Jefferies is bullish on Grasim, expecting increased capital availability for growth. Nomura sees Adani Ports expanding its marine business significantly in Europe. CLSA maintains a hold on Tata Power, believing the worst is over.

In a dramatic turn of events at a UK port, a Polish truck driver now faces a staggering 13.5 years in prison after authorities uncovered 90kg of cocaine, worth an astonishing £7.2 million, cleverly concealed within a Skims clothing shipment. During a routine check, border officers stumbled upon the illicit cargo hidden in ingeniously modified trailer doors.

Mumbai Port Authority achieved a record 75.15 MMT cargo throughput in FY26, aiming for 80 MMT next. This success, attributed to stakeholders, highlights its significant share in India's major ports and specific cargo segments. Discussions focused on enhancing efficiency, vessel turnaround, and eco-friendly practices to boost maritime trade.

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”?

Farmers and heavy vehicle drivers in Gujarat are facing severe diesel shortages, leading to protests and road blockades. Despite government assurances, long queues and clashes at petrol pumps highlight the crisis, particularly impacting the ongoing sowing season and critical logistics hubs like Kutch.

India's strategic foothold in the Middle East strengthens with the Adani Group's acquisition of Israel's Port of Haifa. This vital hub is poised to become a cornerstone of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, promising faster trade routes. Despite regional tensions, operations remain secure, underscoring its importance for India's economic and connectivity ambitions.