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DRI nabs Nigerian national with 5 cr drugs concealed in food packages

Mumbai, June 20 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized narcotics valued at Rs 5 crore and arrested two suspects, including a Nigerian national, in a meticulously coordinated operation across Delhi and Mumbai. DRI sources said on Friday.
Acting on intelligence inputs, DRI operatives tracked a suspect traveling by bus from Delhi to Mumbai on Thursday night. The woman was placed under surveillance for approximately 50 kilometers before being apprehended upon arrival in Mumbai.
During inspection of her luggage, officers discovered crystalline substances and tablets ingeniously concealed within packets of oats and juice tetra packs. Field testing confirmed the seizure comprised 2.56 kilograms of methamphetamine and 584 grams of MDMA-based ecstasy tablets.
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Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) In a major relief for orphan students, the Maharashtra state government has announced a complete waiver of tuition and examination fees for those studying in grant-in-aid schools.

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Assembly: NCP MLA Jitendra Awhad booked for obstructing police

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Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) A case was registered against NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad today at the Marine Drive Police Station for allegedly obstructing police from performing their duty.

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Congress slams Islampur to 'Ishwarpur' change

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Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Maharashtra's cabinet has approved renaming Sangli district's Islampur as "Ishwarpur", triggering immediate political backlash during the monsoon session's closing day. Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal announced the decision in the legislative assembly, confirming they will now seek the central government approval.

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Fadnavis inaugurates India's 1st IITC campus in Mumbai

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Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) Maharashtra Chief Minister in the presence of Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw, today inaugurated the first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IITC) at the NFDC complex, Pedder Road, in south Mumbai.

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Sanjay Raut warns of President's Rule, after Maha Legislative Assembly violence

18 Jul 2025 | 8:34 PM

Mumbai, July 18 (UNI) After a shocking incident of gang-style violence occurred inside the Maharashtra Legislature premises last evening raising serious concerns about security, Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut today expressed alarm over the situation, warning that if such lawlessness continues, the imposition of President’s Rule in the state may become inevitable.

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