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In a groundbreaking initiative, the Reserve Bank of India has unveiled two foreign currency exchange counters in Raxaul, a pivotal city along the India-Nepal border. This move promises travelers favorable exchange rates and simplifies financial transactions, effectively tackling the challenges previously encountered.

Hazaribag police apprehended three individuals, Roshan Kumar, Sandeep Kumar Dangi, and Saurabh Kumar Dangi, in Dipugarha, seizing 20.5 grams of brown sugar. The arrests were made following a tip-off to the Hazaribag SP. Authorities also confiscated three smartphones, a motorcycle, and an SUV.

On May 20, a monumental strike will take place across the nation as over 1.2 million chemists, including 40,000 from Bihar, close their shops for a full day. This action, spearheaded by the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD) and supported by the Bihar Chemists and Druggists Association, aims to tackle the rise of online pharmacies.

Rajpur police arrested a 29-year-old man, Dilip Thakur, with 6 grams of brown sugar during a vehicle checking drive in Chatra district. Acting on a tip-off, officers intercepted a suspicious scooter rider, leading to the recovery of the narcotic substance. An FIR has been filed, and investigations are ongoing to trace the origin and other potential accomplices.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government, led by CM Vijay, successfully won the floor test with 144 votes in the Legislative Assembly. Despite facing opposition and abstentions, the government secured support from various parties and independent MLAs. CM Vijay pledged to govern for all sections, upholding secular and social justice principles.

In a strategic move to enhance forest management, the Odisha government has appointed new deputy directors for the South Division of Similipal Tiger Reserve alongside regional chief conservators for Sambalpur. This reshuffling of 17 Indian Forest Service officers also includes fresh faces in several divisional forest officer positions, signaling a proactive approach to environmental stewardship across the state.

Telangana High Court has upheld the PC Ghose Commission's probe into the Kaleshwaram project, deeming it neither illegal nor arbitrary. However, the court ruled that the commission's findings were prejudicial to petitioners, including former CM K Chandrashekar Rao, and thus, no action can be taken based on them. The inquiry itself stands validated.

A software engineer in Hyderabad was arrested for cultivating ganja plants at his residence after losing his job due to substance addiction. Excise officials seized 17 mature plants from his terrace, estimating a yield of 10 kg. In a separate incident, two BTech students were apprehended for selling ganja.

Authorities in Chatra, Jharkhand, conducted a raid in Batukuiya village, uncovering a significant haul of narcotics valued at approximately Rs 50 lakh. The operation yielded 840 grams of opium, 3.15 quintals of doda, and 35 kilograms of poppy seeds. Crucially, cultivation equipment was also confiscated, though no arrests were made during the swift action.

In a significant bust, Patna police have arrested three suspects tied to a staggering Rs-20 crore gold robbery. The criminals, who masqueraded as customs agents, targeted a vehicle transporting 14.9 kg of gold from a company in Gujarat. A portion of the stolen gold, along with cash and ammunition, has been retrieved.

Uttar Pradesh leads India in preventing cyber fraud losses, blocking Rs 425 crore in eight months via its Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre. This real-time coordination between police and banks, established in July 2025, significantly improved fund recovery, especially within the crucial 'golden hour' for interventions.