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ED Arrests 6, Freezes 1,424 Bank Accounts in Manipur-Mizoram Narco-Hawala Scam

The Enforcement Directorate arrested six individuals and froze 1,424 bank accounts in Manipur and Mizoram linked to a cross-border narco-hawala drug and money laundering network. The probe revealed a single ecosystem sending drug proceeds from India to Myanmar. The Northeast's porous border with Myanmar facilitates heroin and methamphetamine trafficking, with cash flowing back to Mizoram border towns. The accused will face special courts under the PMLA.

Hindustan Times·

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Comedian Masoom Rajwani Detained at Sahil Wakode Vigil in Mumbai

Stand-up comedian Masoom Rajwani and several others were detained by Mumbai Police during an unauthorized candlelight vigil for IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died by suicide last month. About 140 people were taken into preventive custody at Shivaji Park and Chaityabhoomi. Around 120 protesters at Shivaji Park and 20-25 at Chaityabhoomi were detained for lacking permissions. Authorities are processing their release.

Deccan Herald··Mumbai

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Kansas Appeals Court Reopens Divorce Property Case After Husband Missed Hearing

A Kansas appeals court vacated a prior ruling in a divorce property case involving Scott L. Hale, who missed his hearing due to incarceration. The court found he was not given a fair chance to participate, as his objections to property division were ignored by the trial judge. The case is sent back for a new hearing and reassessment.

TOI World··Kansas

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Melioidosis in India: Deadly Infection Often Undetected in Hospitals

A multicentre study in India revealed that nearly 1 in 11 high-risk hospitalized adults had melioidosis, a potentially deadly infection. The study found that almost 20% of confirmed patients died in hospital. Due to gaps in diagnosis and lack of national surveillance, the true burden of melioidosis in India remains uncertain.

Hindu Health·

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Citibank Highlights Trade Agreements and Tax Impact on India Investments

K Balasubramanian, CEO of Citibank India, emphasized that long-term capital-gains tax significantly affects equity investments. He noted that trade agreements, especially UK-India and EU-India corridors, will positively impact direct investments. Citibank is identifying companies that could benefit and engaging clients, seeing opportunities in services, markets, and investment banking as multinationals raise capital in India.

Economic Times·

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ED Seizes Notebook from Veena in CMRL Money Laundering Case

On May 27, 2026, the Enforcement Directorate seized a notebook from T Veena's residence. Veena is the daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The notebook, linked to the CMRL-Exalogic money laundering case, records a total deposit of AED 2,82,600 and a transfer of AED 1,46,600 to Faijaz VP, described by ED as a UAE-based associate.

Economic Times·

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