Drug bust at railway station: 22-year-old arrested with 6 kg opium; Operation reveals rising illicit trade trends in winter

A 22-year-old man was arrested at the Daltonganj railway station, where police confiscated more than 6 kilograms of opium with an estimated value of around Rs 32 lakh. The drugs, traced back to Chatra district, were intended for distribution in Punjab or Rajasthan. Authorities have observed a seasonal uptick in the illegal opium trade.

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J&K Police raid JeI-linked locations across Kashmir Valley

Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted multiple raids across the Kashmir Valley targeting locations allegedly linked to the banned Jamaat-e-Islami. These searches, aimed at curbing radicalization and terrorist activities, yielded electronic gadgets, literature, and documents for further scrutiny. No incriminating material was seized in Pulwama, while other districts reported the recovery of items relevant to ongoing…

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Chiranjeevi starrer ‘Vishwambhara’ director Vassishta on Indian filmmakers getting inspired by Hollywood: Nobody talks about how much they’ve taken from us

Director Vassishta clarifies that the winged horse in Chiranjeevi’s ‘Vishwambhara’ draws inspiration from the Telugu classic ‘Keelu Gurram,’ not Western folklore. He emphasizes the concept’s deep roots in Indian culture, citing temple sculptures and folklore. Vassishta also points out that Hollywood has often been inspired by Indian cinema, referencing Tollywood films that predate similar Hollywood…

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