August 11, 2026: Major developments on Tuesday included a CBI crackdown on a global cybercrime network, an arrest in a 2021 post-poll violence murder case in West Bengal, and widespread disruption caused by heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. Punjab Police also recovered more than 80 kg of heroin, while three major forest divisions in Jharkhand were declared Naxal-free.
Top India Headlines
- CBI arrests 26 key operatives of global cybercrime network
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested 26 key operatives allegedly involved in a global cybercrime network engaged in fraudulent activities. - CBI arrests accused in 2021 post-poll violence murder case in West Bengal
The CBI arrested proclaimed offender Gopal Das in connection with a 2021 post-poll violence murder case in West Bengal. The accused was produced before a competent court in Calcutta and remanded to judicial custody. - Heavy rain disrupts normal life across Himachal Pradesh
Intermittent heavy rainfall has affected normal life across several parts of Himachal Pradesh. Landslides have blocked two national highways and 204 other roads, disrupting traffic in the state. - Punjab Police recover over 80 kg of heroin from border districts
Punjab Police have recovered more than 80 kg of heroin worth crores of rupees from Ferozepur and Amritsar in the last five days. Ten accused have been arrested in connection with the seizures. - Saranda, Kolhan and Porahat forest divisions declared Naxal-free
The West Singhbhum district police has declared the Saranda, Kolhan and Porahat forest divisions completely Naxal-free. Four extremists, including wanted Maoist Saluka Kayam carrying a ₹10 lakh bounty, surrendered before security officials. - IMD alerts heavy to very heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh and Odisha
The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange warning for Odisha for heavy to very heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning over the next two to three days. Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and lightning has also been forecast for parts of Himachal Pradesh. - Maharashtra Deputy CM calls for citizen-centric BRICS cities
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde urged BRICS nations to share experiences, technology and innovations to develop citizen-centric cities suited to the needs of the 21st century. - Goa holds Tiranga Rally in Panaji
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant flagged off a Tiranga Rally in Panaji under the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, marking the National Flag and India's 80th Independence Day while commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram.
International Development
- Baloch leader Mir Yar calls for diplomatic recognition of Balochistan
Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch urged the international community to recognise Balochistan's independence and criticised what he described as continued repression by Pakistan.
