The Lucknow Dubai gold smuggling case emerged after two suspects allegedly stole a ₹30 lakh consignment from their own courier. Lucknow police gold recovery efforts also exposed a Dubai gold courier network operating across several states. Lucknow police have arrested two suspected members of an interstate gold smuggling syndicate after recovering a capsule containing 203.92 grams of gold powder valued at approximately ₹30

Maharashtra has prohibited the manufacture and sale of analogue or non-dairy paneer across the state as part of a wider campaign against food adulteration. Violators may face imprisonment of up to six months and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh, depending on the seriousness of the offence. The order, issued by Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, prohibits the manufacturing, processing, packing, storage, transportation, distribution,