Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar on Monday refused to say if his government will launch an independent probe into an an illegal ketamine manufacturing operation recently busted by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI).


Parrikar mum on Goa probing illegal drug unit


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The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) here came across misuse of the ISI mark during a raid at three mineral water manufacturing units in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district on Monday, an official release said.


BIS finds misuse of ISI mark in mineral water bottles


A day after two tourists drowned while taking selfies at two different Goa beaches, the private lifeguard agency manning the state's beaches has cautioned tourists to beware of rough waves, which get generated in the monsoon.


After 'selfie accidents' Goa lifeguard agency cautions tourists


A van ploughed into a group of people attending a Dutch music festival, killing one of them on Monday. Police detained a suspect hours later.


1 killed as van hits fans at Dutch music festival


Rupert Stadler, the Chief Executive of German carmaker Audi, was arrested on Monday in connection with an investigation into the diesel emissions scandal.


Audi CEO arrested in diesel emissions probe


Two Chinese nationals were arrested in a drunken state here for violating the liquor ban in force in Bihar, police said on Monday.


Two Chinese nationals arrested in Bihar for liquor consumption


Audi AG CEO Rupert Stadler was arrested on Monday on fraud allegations, a company spokesman said.


Audi CEO arrested


The Punjab Police on Sunday claimed to have busted an international drugs smuggling racket with the arrest of four persons, including a Canadian national of Indian-origin.


Canadian citizen among four held as Punjab Police bust drug racket


The flood situation continued to be grim across Assam on Sunday, affecting over four lakh people in six districts as five more persons were killed in last 24 hours, taking the toll to nine.


Assam flood toll now nine, over 4 lakh affected


The interiors of Himachal Pradesh, especially in the Kullu Valley infamous for cannabis and opium cultivation, have seen special drives by making officials and elected representatives at the grassroots accountable, the government said on Sunday.


Himachal sees drive against cannabis, opium cultivation


In a daring and complex operation, a Seaking 42 C helicopter from the Eastern Naval Command on Saturday winched down a Marine Commando (Marcos) officer on the accident-struck merchant vessel SSL Kolkata which had been on fire and drifting since the last two days in the Bay of Bengal, a defence official said.


Drift of burning merchant vessel in Bay of Bengal arrested (Lead, changing dateline)


Glasgow's world-renowned School of Art has been ravaged by another huge blaze, four years after part of the building was destroyed by fire, emergency services said on Saturday.


Major fire devastates Glasgow School of Art


The 22 crew members of merchant container vessel MV SSL Kolkata, who were rescued by the Indian Coast Guard after the ship caught fire in the Bay of Bengal, have safely reached the Coast Guard's Haldia port base in West Bengal, an officer said on Friday.


Crew members rescued from container ship reaches Bengal's Haldia port


The Bombay High Court on Friday quashed an FIR against Bollywood actor Armaan Kohli for assaulting his girlfriend.


Bombay High Court quashes FIR against Armaan Kohli


Shree Ganesh Jewellery House Ltd promoter Nilesh Parekh has been arrested for fraud in diversion of over 1,700 kg of primary gold, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence said on Friday.


Shree Ganesh Jewellery promoter arrested by DRI in multi-crore fraud case


The Indian Coast Guard on Thursday rescued all 22 crew members of a merchant container vessel after a devastating fire broke out in the ship in the Bay of Bengal, a senior coast guard official said here.


Container ship on fire in Bay of Bengal, 22 crew members rescued


In a bid to stop financial defaulters escaping from the country, officials of the Home and External Affairs Ministries held a high-level meeting with the investigating agencies officials to draw up a strategy for the purpose, informed sources said.


Government discuss plan from stopping financial defaulters going abroad


The flood situation in the Northeast continued to be grim on Thursday with at least nine people losing their lives and thousands displaced in Assam, Manipur and Tripura, where the state governments have sought Armys help in rescue operations.


Northeast flood situation grim, Army help sought (Roundup)


The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached immovable properties, worth Rs 138 crore, belonging to Kanishk Gold Pvt Ltd and its Managing Director Bhoopesh Kumar Jain under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).


ED attaches immovable properties of Kanishk Gold worth Rs 138 cr


Singer Kesha, in a text message to fellow singer Lady Gaga, has accused former collaborator Dr. Luke of raping singer Katy Perry, according to court documents filed here. Dr. Luke's representative has denied the allegation.


Kesha accuses Dr. Luke of raping Katy Perry


The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has requested the Interpol to issue Red Corner Notice (RCN) against absconding diamentiare Nirav Modi in connection with its probe into the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, agency sources said.

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