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Who is Eric Swalwell and what did he do?Why did billionaire Stephen Cloobeck let him stay at his California mansion before the FBI raid?
Eric Swalwell is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct, leading to the FBI's recent raid. The operation targeted billionaire Stephen Cloobeck's mansion, who previously supported Swalwell during his campaign. After allegations surfaced, Cloobeck ended his association with Swalwell and expressed his disappointment. Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing while the investigation continues to unfold with multiple women coming forward.
Love, romance, and a violent end: How CJNG boss El Mencho was killed
On February 22, 2026, Mexico's most wanted man died in a military helicopter — shot, bleeding, and finally caught. Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, "El Mencho," founder of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), was 59. The U.S. had hunted him for over a decade with a $15 million bounty. The Mexican government offered an additional MXN $300 million. Neither money caught him. A woman did. Intelligence traced El Mencho's location through a romantic associate.
Friday OTT releases of the week: Kalamkaval to 120 Bahadur to Bha Bha Ba, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video and ZEE5
This week's OTT releases offer a diverse slate, from the intense war drama 120 Bahadur and the gripping crime thriller Taskaree to the comedic Mastiii 4 and the Malayalam mystery Kalamkaval, Audiences can also explore fantasy in Mahasenha, and dark comedies like Gurram Paapi Reddy, alongside the emotional farewell to Stranger Things 5. Read on to know when and where to watch them online.
School Assembly News Headlines for 24th November: Top national, international, sports & business news update
News Headlines 24 November 2025: Today’s latest news headlines bring important updates from India and around the world. A key witness has given crucial testimony in the Yasin Malik case, while PM Modi’s G20 initiative has also made news as he returns to India after 3-day visit. International news include the French Navy’s denial of reported Rafale losses and Mossad’s claims of Hamas plots across Europe. In sports news, India’s victory in the Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind and Lakshya Sen’s Australian Open triumph will catch the attention of fans.
Bengaluru airport reports 58.26 kg hydroponic ganja seizures since start of November — details here
Bengaluru Customs officers intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport. They seized over 3.8 kilograms of hydroponic ganja valued at more than Rs 1.34 crore. The passenger was arrested under the NDPS Act. This is one of several seizures made by Bengaluru Customs in November, totaling significant amounts of contraband.
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Punjab: Over 47 kg hydroponic weed seized from 2 passengers at Amritsar airport
In a startling turn of events, Amritsar airport became the site of a significant drug interception as the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence cracked down on illegal substances. Officials discovered 47.70 kg of hydroponic cannabis cleverly hidden within the luggage of two Indian travelers returning from Singapore. Valued at an astonishing Rs 47.
Watch: Delhi customs seize 170g gold worth ₹21 lakh hidden inside a water bottle cap
Customs officers at Delhi's IGI Airport intercepted an Indian passenger arriving from Dubai. They found 170 grams of gold cleverly hidden in a plastic bottle cap. This seizure follows other recent large busts at Indian airports. Narcotics worth crores were also seized in Mumbai. Investigations are ongoing for both cases.
'Student of the Year' actor caught with 3.5kg cocaine worth Rs 35 crore at Chennai Airport
A Bollywood supporting actor was apprehended at Chennai Airport with 3.5kg of cocaine, valued at Rs 35 crore, in a joint operation by Customs and DRI. The actor, arriving from Singapore, claimed he received the drugs in Cambodia. This incident is part of recent significant cocaine seizures, raising concerns about organised crime in the entertainment industry.
Bags full of 40 kg ganja: Woman packs Rs 14 crore worth of marijuana but NCB unpacks her "high" plot at Hyderabad Airport
A woman was apprehended at Hyderabad's airport with over 40 kg of hydroponic cannabis, valued at approximately Rs 14 crore. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) intercepted her after she arrived from Bangkok via Dubai, discovering the contraband concealed in her luggage.
'Food app-style delivery of drugs': How a Nigerian kingpin ran home delivery cartel across Delhi using women as agents
Delhi Police cracked down on a major international drug cartel. The operation led to the seizure of narcotics worth over Rs 100 crore. Five foreign nationals got arrested, including the India operations head. The gang operated across Delhi-NCR with links abroad. They used WhatsApp and forged documents. Police also exposed a money laundering racket.
Wanted mephedrone producer deported to India from UAE, Mumbai police take his custody
Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted for running a synthetic drug factory from abroad, has been deported from the UAE to India. The CBI, in collaboration with Interpol and Mumbai police, coordinated the operation. Mustafa is accused of manufacturing mephedrone, a party drug, at a facility in Sangli, Maharashtra. He allegedly supplied raw materials and distributed the drug in Gujarat.
Drugs weighing 52 kgs and worth NZ$19.7 million seized at Auckland airport
New Zealand Customs made two significant drug busts at Auckland International Airport in recent days, seizing approximately 50 kilograms of methamphetamine from unaccompanied bags arriving from San Francisco. In a separate incident, officers discovered 2 kilograms of cocaine concealed within the lining of a passenger's suitcase from Santiago, Chile, leading to the arrest of the 24-year-old foreign national.
Matthew Perry death: Who is mysterious 'Ketamine Queen'?
Matthew Perry death reason has shocked his fans around the world as well as the film fraternity. Talks about "Ketamine Queen" have emerged. Who is this mysterious lady?
The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
Iran’s better, stealthier drones are remaking global warfare
Iran's drone technology is reshaping global conflicts, with drones based on Iranian designs being used in various countries, including Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine. These drones, like the Zagel-3 based on Iran's Ababil model, are becoming increasingly sophisticated and are used by militias and militaries worldwide. Iran's drone industry, fueled by sanctions and innovative methods to circumvent them, is a key element of its military strategy, allowing it to project power and influence far beyond its borders.
Sniffer dog tipped cops off to cocaine worth £1.2 million at Italy's Milan airport. Here's how
The person in the wheelchair rose from his seat and began to walk unassisted when the sniffer dog alerted the police of the drugs. According to the police, the drugs were concealed inside the wheelchair's upholstery.
From DRI to NCB and back, Sameer Wankhede's controversial run-ins with B-town celebs
Wankhede joined as the zonal director of the NCB Mumbai with an initial tenure of one year and was given a four-month extension in August 2021.
NCB detains 'peddler' for questioning in cruise drugs case
The NCB has conducted six raids or searches in Mumbai and nearby areas in the last two days in connection with the cruise drugs case.
Centre mulls amending law on drugs to make it stronger
ET has reliably gathered that inter-ministerial discussions have now been initiated on both amending the NDPS Act, 1985 and shifting administrative control to the home ministry.
Central agencies CBI, ED, NCB misused to target opposition: Sharad Pawar
The Centre has been continuously using some institutions, like the CBI, Income Tax department, Enforcement Directorate, Narcotics Control Bureau:
Kerala: Opposition steps up attack on P Vijayan govt over arrest of Bineesh, Sivasankar
The opposition Congress and the BJP in Kerala continued their protests on Friday seeking the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over the arrest of his former principal secretary M Sivasankar and Bineesh Kodiyeri, son of the state CPI(M) chief, by the Enforcement Directorate in different cases.
DRI busts exotic birds trafficking syndicate, arrests 2 for smuggling 22 macaws from Bangladesh
The joint operation was carried out in coordination with the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) and the Customs Department at the Kolkata airport. The DRI officials intercepted the consignment at the airport’s cargo area on Sunday morning.
South African woman held at Chennai airport with 1kg cocaine worth Rs 5 crore
The South African national, who investigators identified as Molefe Keditlwaetse Lizzie, had swallowed 990gm of the narcotic in capsules.
How Goa has become a hotbed for startup activity and talent
So, why of all places, Goa? The answers vary from an ideal work-life balance to the perfect environment for innovation.
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