Ministry of Finance

👉 DRI foils wildlife trafficking bid in Assam; recovers two elephant tusks weighing 3.7 kg amid dangerous pursuit by armed suspects Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork

👉 DRI foils attempt to smuggle foreign currency out of India at Kolkata Airport; Foreign currency equivalent to Rs. 3.5 crore seized and seven arrested Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork

👉 DRI seizes around 13,000 e-cigarettes worth more than Rs. 4 crore at JNPT Port in its sustained crackdown on illicit trade Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork

👉 DRI seizes 6.642 kg amphetamine in Bhopal; drug trafficker arrested Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork

👉 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 Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

🚨 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. #NashaMukBharat

🚨 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. #CBNAtWork

👉 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 Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

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.

👉 DRI deals major blow to Myanmar-linked drug smuggling network; seizes huge consignment of 50 kg methamphetamine tablets and crystal meth in North-East; four arrested 👉 In another a major intelligence-led operation, DRI uncovers innovative concealment methods involving furniture and tea packets; three vehicles seized Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork

👉 DRI busts a big clandestine synthetic drug manufacturing laboratory in Uttar Pradesh; seizes approx. 1,100 kg drugs and precursor chemicals; two arrested 👉 Intelligence-led joint operation uncovers a fully functional illicit drug manufacturing facility in a remote village in Jalaun district Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetai… #DRIAtWork

👉 DRI busts wildlife smuggling racket at Trichy Airport; 45 live reptiles recovered; 2 arrested 👉 Intelligence-led operation in coordination with Trichy Airport Customs seizes sedated reptiles concealed in food packets carried by passengers arriving from Bangkok via Colombo Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork

👉 DRI seizes around 55,000 e-cigarettes worth more than Rs. 13.5 crore in two operations at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port in Kolkata Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork

🚨 CBN Mandsaur seizes 4.020 kg opium; one arrested Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the Prevention & Intelligence (P&I) Cell, CBN Mandsaur, intercepted a Bajaj City 100 motorcycle on the Sanjeet–Mandsaur road on 21st October 2026. A search led to the recovery of 4.020 kg opium contained in a packet. The contraband and motorcycle were seized, and one person was arrested under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. Further investigation is underway.

🚨 CBN Neemuch seizes 60.240 kg poppy straw from trailer truck Acting on specific intelligence, a team of CBN Neemuch intercepted a Punjab-registered Tata trailer truck on the Nayagaon–Neemuch Highway at Sagrana, District Neemuch, on 18th October 2026. A search led to the recovery of 60.240 kg poppy straw packed in six plastic bags, concealed in the cabin and body of the vehicle. The contraband and truck were seized, and the driver, a resident of Punjab, was arrested. Further investigation is underway.

🚨 CBN MP Unit detects illegal cannabis cultivation in Rajasthan; seizes 163.520 kg The CBN MP Unit detected illegal cannabis cultivation over approximately 1,026 sq. metres (0.1026 hectare) at Village Renada, Tehsil Suhagpura, Police Station Peepalkhunt, District Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, on 16th October 2026. The team seized 159.200 kg cannabis flowering tops, 2.700 kg seeds stored for plantation and 1.620 kg leaves, totalling 163.520 kg. One person was arrested, and action was initiated under relevant provisions of the NDPS Act, 1985. Further investigation is underway.

🚨 CBN Neemuch seizes 413.9 kg poppy straw in Rajasthan Acting on specific intelligence, CBN Neemuch intercepted a Rajasthan-registered Mahindra Scorpio on the Nimbahera–Mangalwad road near Minana, Nikumbh Chouraha, on 14 October 2026. Upon the security check, the occupants fled and abandoned the vehicle. The search led to the seizure of 413.900 kg poppy straw packed in 22 plastic sacks, one 9 mm pistol with three live cartridges. The Mahindra Scorpio and two unattended Hero motorcycles were recovered from nearby bushes. Further investigation is underway. #CBNAtWork

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. @nsitharaman met H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois and Hereditary Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein, in New Delhi today. The Hereditary Prince and Princess are on their State Visit to India. The leaders exchanged views on areas of mutual interest and discussed possible collaboration in advanced engineering, infrastructure and innovation. Both sides expressed that bilateral ties between both countries further get strengthened by increasing opportunities for investment, trade and economic cooperation.

स्वच्छता ही सेवा अभियान के अंतर्गत, राजस्व विभाग, वित्त मंत्रालय के अधिकारियों एवं कर्मचारियों द्वारा ‘एक पेड़ माँ के नाम’ अभियान के तहत NIPFP, नई दिल्ली में पौधारोपण किया गया। Special Campaign 6.0 का एक उद्देश्य सरकारी कार्यालयों में समग्र स्वच्छता में सुधार करना तथा सरकारी कार्यालयों में आम जनता के अनुभव को बेहतर बनाना है। #SwachhataHiSeva2026 #SpecialCampaign6

👉 DRI busts another attempt to circumvent ban on Pakistani goods under ‘operation deep manifest’; seizes around 25,000 kg Pakistan-origin watermelon seeds; two arrested 👉 Investigation uncovers Dubai-routed transshipment and misdeclaration of country of origin; Detection of total 46,920 kg Pakistani origin watermelon and muskmelon seeds smuggled into the country Read more ➡️ pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.… #DRIAtWork