DRI seizes 22 kg cocaine from passenger arriving from Sierra Leone
NewzVille Desk The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has intercepted a foreign female passenger arriving from Sierra Leone and seized 22 kg (net) of cocaine from her possession. The seized narcotics are estimated to have a value of several crores of rupees in the illicit international market. The operation exposed a sophisticated and brazen modus operandi involving the use of forged diplomatic credentials to bypass airport security. The passenger claimed to be a diplomatic courier and was carrying a large briefcase-type box bearing markings such as “Diplomatic Mail” and “Do Not Open Without Authority”. She also produced apparently forged documents…
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Prime Minister Lays the Foundation Stone for the New Building for the Central Ayurveda Research Institute at Rohini, New Delhi
2.92-acre CARI campus will become a hub for cutting-edge research, treatment, and skill development, with
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Commerce and Industry Minister to Visit the United States to Participate in G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting
NewzVille Desk Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will visit the United States…
India-New Zealand FTA to Enter into Force from 20th Oct 2026
NewzVille Desk In a major step forward for trade and economic partnership, the India–New Zealand…
UPI marks a decade of transforming digital payments in India
NewzVille Desk The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed digital payments into an everyday habit,…
Chirag Paswan inaugurates PMFME Bazaar
NewzVille Desk PMFME Conclave 2026 was inaugurated today by the Minister of Food Processing Industries,…
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ICC decides to shift Women’s Champions Trophy from Sri Lanka to India
NewzVille Desk The International Cricket Council moved the inaugural Women's Champions Trophy to India next year after Sri Lanka was…
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More than 31,000 Devotees Seek Blessings of the Sacred Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
NewzVille Desk The Sacred exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha organised by the Ministry of Culture, Government of…
Devotees Pay Homage to Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha at Tawang Monastery
NewzVille Desk The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha at Gaden Namgyal Lhatse (Tawang Monastery) has become…
Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha Arrive at Tawang Monastery
NewzVille Desk The sacred Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha from the National Museum, New Delhi, were ceremonially received by the…
BRICS Theatre Festival 2026: Gajendra Singh Shekhawat graces as the chief guest
NewzVille Desk The BRICS Theatre Festival 2026 commenced today at the National School of Drama (NSD) in New Delhi. The…
President Droupadi Murmu presents Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards
NewzVille Desk The President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards to the…
48th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee takes place in Busan, South Korea
NewzVille Desk The 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee takes place in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19…
Shri Amarnath Yatra: Second Batch of 3,865 Pilgrims Leaves Jammu Amid Tight Security
NewzVille Desk The second batch of 3,865 pilgrims undertaking the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra departed from the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri…
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IRCTC Announces Launch of ‘Sapta Jyotirlinga Mahayatra’
Rail-Based Pilgrimage Tourism Circuit will cover Ujjain, Omkareshwar, Nageshwar, Somnath, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, and Trymbakeshwar in 11 days
Tourism fair begins in Kolkata
NewzVille Desk The Central government and West Bengal governments are working together to promote tourism in the state, said Pranab Prakash, Regional Director of the Central Tourism Department. He attended…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: MEA issues ‘Travel Advisory’, advises pilgrims to verify tour operators
NewzVille Desk The Ministry of External Affairs has issued an advisory for Indian citizens, who will have the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through tours organised by private tour operators. The Ministry,…
Japanese Airlines Cancel 120 Flights Ahead of Tropical Storms
NewzVille Desk Japanese airlines cancelled more than 100 flights on Friday as two tropical storms approached the archipelago, with authorities warning of flooding and landslides in several areas. Japan Airlines…
After 36 Years, 1,200 Sindhu Darshan Pilgrims Reach Kashmir
NewzVille Desk Around 1,200 devotees from different parts of the country arrived in Kashmir as part of the Sindhu Darshan Yatra and visited the historic Maharani Shiv Temple in Gulmarg,…
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra: First batch reaches Gangtok, Sikkim
NewzVille Desk The first batch of this year’s Kailash Mansarovar Yatra pilgrims arrived in the north-eastern Indian state of Sikkim for their onward journey through the Nathu La Pass. The…
‘Carry Me Back’: A Campaign for Litter-free Kedarnath Shrine
NewzVille Desk Holy Hindu shrine, Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, is facing challenges in managing dry waste, with the increase in footfall. Plastic bags and other things often end up in garbage…
Kaziranga witnesses record-breaking tourists season
NewzVille Desk In Assam, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed a record-breaking tourist season in 2025-26, with nearly 4.68 lakh visitors arriving at the national park so far.…
Sonamarg witnesses surge in tourist arrivals
NewzVille Desk The scenic destination of Sonamarg is witnessing a surge in tourist arrivals, with visitors from across the country and abroad praising its natural beauty and local hospitality. Nestled…
