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In the heart of Azamgarh, a wedding that promised love and joy devolved into a nightmare as a quarrel about a desert cooler's placement ignited a violent confrontation. Sadly, the incident claimed the life of Amir Chandra Sahani and left four other attendees in critical condition.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao is set for release from jail after completing a year of preventive detention under the COFEPOSA Act. Arrested in a Rs 102 crore gold smuggling case, her release was delayed despite earlier bail. The case involves alleged hawala transactions and links to the film industry and police department.

Kannada actor Ranya Rao has been released from prison after completing her one-year detention under the COFEPOSA Act. She was arrested in March 2025 for allegedly smuggling 14.2 kilograms of gold at Kempegowda International Airport. Investigations revealed a larger operation involving 127 kilograms of smuggled gold, leading to a Rs 102.5 crore penalty.

A new study offers hope for Indian farmers facing climate change. Scientists have discovered how plants regulate water loss. This breakthrough could lead to crops that better withstand drought. The research, involving a scientist from Bengal, may help improve food security in drought-prone regions. Efforts are underway to apply these findings to maize cultivation.

sahil jain, accused in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, played a key role in smuggling gold and laundering hawala money. He facilitated multiple illegal transactions, disposing of 49.6 kg of gold valued at ₹40.13 crore and transferring ₹38.39 crore to Dubai. Jain has been remanded to judicial custody as the investigation continues.

Sahil Sakariya Jain, a key figure in a gold smuggling case, has been denied bail by a Bengaluru court. Jain is accused of hawala transactions and assisting Kannada actress Ranya Rao in disposing of smuggled gold. Ranya Rao was arrested with gold at Bengaluru airport. Investigations revealed a larger syndicate involving domestic distribution and hawala operations.

The central GST commissionerate, Ludhiana, has found that a businessman who was arrested in Rs 393-crore bogus billing case secured his bail allegedly on the basis of forged sureties of Rs 1 crore each.

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested for smuggling 14.2 kg of gold worth Rs 12.56 crore from Dubai. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence arrested gold dealer sahil jain and hotelier Tarun Konduru Raju for aiding her. Despite Ranya Rao's admitted use of hawala channels for financing, her bail plea remains under consideration, highlighting a significant breakthrough in the smuggling case.

A day after the Punjab Police and Gujarat’s Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) recovered 75kg heroin from a container at Mundra port in Gujarat, the ATS team reached Ludhiana and questioned the custom house agent (CHA) who had earlier worked for a Malerkotla-based trader, who got the container shipped from UAE.

The DRI has arrested Ballari-based jeweller Sahil Sakariya Jain for his involvement in an extensive gold smuggling racket with Sandalwood actor Ranya Rao. Sahil aided Ranya in smuggling 14.5 kg of gold, resulting in a significant financial loss to the exchequer. Investigations revealed frequent communications and assistance in disposing of the smuggled gold.

A 58-year-old cyclist was tragically killed in a hit-and-run on Akashneem Marg, Gurgaon. The driver, a 22-year-old unlicensed housekeeping staffer, borrowed a bouncer's car and struck the cyclist from behind before fleeing. CCTV footage aided police in identifying and arresting the driver, who now faces multiple charges.

A day after the Punjab Police and Gujarat’s Anti Terrorist Squad (ATS) recovered 75kg heroin from a clothing material container from Mundra port in Gujarat, the Malerkotla police apprehended a Ludhiana-based custom house agent (CHA) and a team from ATS came to Ludhiana to question him.

The Karnataka High Court adjourned Ranya Rao’s bail plea to April 17, directing DRI to file objections. Rao, along with Tarun Raju and sahil jain, is accused in a ₹12.56 crore gold smuggling case. The DRI alleges the trio used a Dubai-based firm to illegally import gold into India. Judicial custody has been extended till April 21.

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence informed the High Court about forensic analysis revealing links between actress Ranya Rao, US citizen Tarun Konduru Raju, and jewel merchant Sahil Sakariya Jain, all arrested for gold smuggling. The agency uncovered hawala money transfers and a shift in payment methods after Ranya's marriage, involving cash deposits into Raju's account.

Ranya Rao, Tarun Raju, and sahil jain face charges in a major gold smuggling case. Authorities seized smuggled gold worth crores. Ranya was caught at Bengaluru airport with hidden gold. Investigations revealed her Dubai connections and Tarun's involvement. Sahil allegedly helped sell the smuggled gold. The court extended their judicial custody. Officials seized more gold and cash from Ranya's residence.

Madhya Pradesh special task force on Sunday arrested a medical student of Chirayu Medical College, Bhopal for whom another student impersonated and appeared in pre-medical test (MPT), 2013.

Judicial custody for Ranya Rao and others in the gold smuggling case extends to April 21, as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence's investigation revealed Rao smuggled 14.56 kg of gold, causing Rs 4.45 crore customs duty loss. Arrested on March 3, Rao's bail applications were consistently denied due to the gravity of the charges, with proceedings under Section 108 underway.

Task Force sleuths on Wednesday arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in a cricket betting racket at Ramgopalpet and seized Rs 8 lakh cash from their possession. The accused were using a mobile phone application- Match Box 9. Com - for betting.

Jeweller Sahil Sakaria Jain, residing in Bengaluru, is suspected of assisting actor Ranya Rao in selling 49 kg of gold smuggled from Dubai. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) indicates Jain facilitated transactions worth over Rs 40 crore and managed hawala transfers totaling Rs 38.4 crore.

The Karnataka High Court has adjourned actress Ranya Rao’s bail plea in a ₹12.56 crore gold smuggling case and asked the DRI to file objections. Rao was caught with 14.8 kg of gold at Bengaluru airport and had made 45 solo trips to Dubai. Co-accused Tarun Raju and sahil jain are also under probe for smuggling and hawala links worth over ₹40 crore.

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