J-K: 'War-like stores' recovered by army troops in Kokernag, 3 held
The operation was conducted in cooperation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. The individuals were apprehended from the Wagar area under Khansahib Police Station. Key Points
Economic Times2 factories making illegal meds busted, six held
As part of the operation, six people have been arrested. Raw material worth ₹5 crore has been recovered. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBSF Punjab recovers Pakistan drone, two packets of suspected narcotics in Fazilka
Drone, 2 kg of narcotics originating from Pakistan seized by BSF in Punjab on June 22, 2023. Read more on The Hindu. Key Points
The HinduMore charas recovered off Jakhau Coast
Three of the packets, each weighing around a kg, were found at Khidrat Bet, about 10 km off Jakhau Coast in Bhuj. A statement from BSF said the one of the packets was found in a plastic bag with “Cameroon” printed on it. Key Points
The Indian ExpressBody of former model Divya Pahuja recovered from canal in Haryana's Fatehabad
Pahuja, 27, was shot dead in a hotel room in Gurugram on 2 Jan. The body was recovered from Bhakra canal in Tohana, said Gurugram ACP (Crime) Varun Kumar Dahiya. Key Points
ThePrint
20 still missing after Uttarakhand landslide
Rescuers on Saturday looked for 20 people who remained missing at rain-hit Gaurikund on the Kedarnath route following a landslide triggered by flashfloods two days ago. Three bodies were earlier recovered. Key Points
The Tribune India15 mobiles seized in last 4 days from Goindwal jail
Fifteen mobile phones were seized in the last four days from Goindwal Central Jail, with one inmate facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. The jail has been in the limelight for wrong reasons since its opening in December 2021, with several rackets being run from the prison, including drug and weapon smuggling. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHimachal rains: 3 more bodies recovered, death toll reaches 56
Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh led to the deaths of at least 56 people as homes collapsed, landslides occurred and cloudbursts were reported locally. Two people died in Shimla in a fresh incident while two were extracted alive from the rubble on Tuesday morning. A total of 19 bodies have now been recovered since Monday. The region has had a challenging monsoon season this year, with losses to the tune of INR7,171 crore ($1.1bn). Most roads remain blocked, making it difficult for rescue teams to reach the affected areas. Key Points
Economic TimesAuto sector: A vroom story with room for more
High festive-season demand helped November notch up India’s largest monthly vehicle sales on record. Not just cars, two-wheelers too. Key Points
mintBengal teachers' recruitment scam: TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha arrested after 65-hour CBI grilling
TMC MLA Jiban Krishna Saha was arrested by the CBI after being questioned for 65 hours (nearly three days) in connection with the West Bengal teachers' recruitment scam. According to the central probe agency sources, the MLA was allegedly not cooperating in the investigation. Key Points
India Today
Khanna: Fugitive gangster Kang’s aide arrested from Fazilka, three weapons recovered
The accused was identified as Manpreet Singh Mani of Miani Basti village of Fazilka. Khanna SSP Amneet Kondal said that a total of seven members of this extortion module have been arrested till now. Key Points
The Indian ExpressTax raids linked to Congress MP continues, 19 more bags worth Rs 20 crore seized
Tax raids on Dheeraj Sahu's premises in Odisha and Jharkhand have yielded over Rs 200 crore in unaccounted cash so far. Additionally, nearly 19 bags of money from the house of Bunty Sahu. Key Points
India Today81 dead in rain fury in Himachal, Uttarakhand, flash floods in Punjab, rescue efforts on
At least 81 people were killed in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Several houses collapsed in many places due to incessant downpours. Key Points
India TodayHaryana pension scam: Persons required to look into social justice washed hands off responsibilities, says HC
The HC bench of justice Vinod S Bhardwaj said that despite a lapse of more than 10 years, the authorities have recovered only ₹4.58 crore against the total outstanding of ₹15 crore. The principal secretary of the department has failed to give any reasons as to why the balance amount could not be recovered even though a period of more than 10 years has elapsed, the court observed Key Points
Hindustan TimesGorakhpur: Two youths drown in Rapti
Two friends drowned in river Rapti while taking a bath in Uttar Pradesh, India on Sunday evening. Their bodies could not be recovered despite rescue attempts. Key Points
Hindustan Times
23 surgical blades, smartphones, drugs recovered from Tihar inmate in Delhi
The possessions were recovered from one of the inmates after jail staff noticed suspicious movement central jail number 3 on Thursday morning. The matter has been reported to the police for further action. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
Hindustan TimesTitanic implosion follow-up: More debris with presumed human remains recovered
The salvage mission conducted under an agreement with the U.S. Navy was a follow-up to initial recovery operations | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesWeather updates: IMD issues yellow alert in Himachal Pradesh, predicts rains in THESE states till August 26
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning of heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh for Friday. About 120 people have died in landslides and other rain-related incidents in the state this month. Key Points
Business TodayRealtors' bank details set to be included in recovery warrants
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has made it compulsory for real estate developers to include their bank account details in recovery warrants sent to the revenue department. This move aims to streamline the compensation recovery process for homebuyers facing delays or discrepancies in property transactions. By disclosing developers' bank account information, MahaRERA aims to enhance accountability and ensure timely compensation for affected parties. The authority has recovered over ₹125 crore in the last 14 months and appointed a retired additional collector for compensation recovery. Key Points
Economic TimesStock market today: BSE Sensex ends 694 points up; Nifty closes above 24,200
India Business News: Stock market today: The NSE Nifty 50 climbed 0.91% to 24,213.3, and BSE Sensex increased 0.88% to 79,476.63. Both indices initially declined 0.6% duri Key Points
Times Of India
CISF constable kills himself using his service rifle at Delhi's Nangloi Metro station
According to officials, the incident took place around 7am. The body of the deceased jawan, Shahre Kishore, was recovered from near the X-ray baggage scanner. Key Points
ThePrintManipur news: Assam Rifles recovers ‘war-like stores’, ammunitions in Moreh
Assam Rifles operation in Moreh retrieves arms and ammunition following precise intelligence inputs. Manipur assembly approves NRC execution. CM Biren Singh informs on FIRs lodged for Churachandpur incident. Key Points
mintKerala couple strangles daughter, then dies by suicide in Karnataka resort
A couple from Kerala strangled their daughter before hanging themselves in their room at a private resort in Karnataka's Kodagu on Saturday. According to a suicide note recovered from the spot, the victims were battling with financial issues. Key Points
India Today13 bodies recovered in Manipur after firing incident in Tengnoupal district
Assam Rifles initiated an operation in Manipur's Tengnoupal after inputs regarding a firing incident on Monday. Following the operation, 13 bodies were recovered in the area. Key Points
India TodayMan held in Pune, 12 laptops worth ₹6 lakh seized
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Pune for stealing laptops and electronic gadgets worth ₹6.44 lakh from buildings near college hostels. The police recovered stolen items from his possession, including chargers, a camera, and a two-wheeler. The accused has a criminal record and has confessed to multiple thefts. Key Points
Hindustan Times
ED conducts searches at 30 locations in Rs 56,000-cr bank fraud case against Bhushan Steel promoters
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted search and survey operations at 30 locations, including Delhi NCR, Haryana, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bhubaneswar, against the promoters of Bhushan Steel Limited (BSL) in connection with a bank fraud of Rs 56,000 crore. The investigation revealed that the promoters and directors of BSL formed several shell companies and rotated funds through a chain of multiple entities. Key Points
Economic Times