Ministry of Finance

👉 Union Government releases tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments, as one advance instalment of tax devolution in view of upcoming festive season and to enable States to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/ welfare related expenditure

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👉 In view of upcoming festive season and to enable States to accelerate capital spending and finance their development/ welfare related expenditure, Union Government releases regular tax devolution of ₹1,09,019 crore to State Governments in advance

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🚨 CBN seizes 595.420 kg of illicit poppy straw near Badnawar, Dhar, in MP; two arrested

👉 Acting on specific intelligence, CBN MP Unit intercepted a Punjab-registered truck near Badnawar, Dhar (MP), recovering 595.420 kg of illicit poppy straw powder concealed in a specially built cavity. Two persons arrested and vehicle seized under NDPS Act, 1985.

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🚨 CBN seized 11.940 kg illicit cannabis (ganja) at Kota in an Anti-Drug Operation; one arrested

👉 Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the Preventive & Intelligence (P&I) Cell, Bhawanimandi, intercepted an individual suspected of transporting illicit cannabis (ganja) from Bilaspur to Kota aboard the Bilaspur–Bikaner Express on 30 October 2026.

During the operation, the suspect attempted to evade interception by disembarking from the train near the outer signal of Kota Railway Junction. However, coordinated surveillance and swift action by the P&I team led to his interception near Railway Gate No. 108.

A search was conducted in the presence of independent witnesses that resulted in the recovery of 11.940 kg illicit ganja concealed in six packets across two bags.

The contraband was seized and one person was arrested under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985.

Further investigation is underway.

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Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met Mr. Denis Alipov, Ambassador of Russia to India @AmbRus_India, in New Delhi today.

The discussions focused on strengthening India–Russia financial and economic cooperation, facilitating bilateral trade, enhancing investment flows and exploring opportunities for greater financial connectivity.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the longstanding India–Russia partnership.