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January 7, 2026 10:35 PM January 7, 2026 10:35 PM

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NCB seizes over 1.33 lakh kg narcotics worth ₹1,980 crore in 2025

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized over 1 lakh 33 thousand kilograms of narcotic drugs worth around 1 thousand 980 crore rupees in the year 2025. The NCB said it arrested 994 drug traffickers, including 25 foreign nationals, in 447 cases during the year. Meanwhile, 265 drug offenders were con...

January 7, 2026 9:42 PM January 7, 2026 9:42 PM

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Govt invites public feedback on Draft Pesticides Management Bill 2025

The government has invited public feedback on the Draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has prepared the draft Bill in alignment with current requirements. It is intended to replace the present Insecticides Act, 1968 and the Insecticides Rules, 1971.  ...

January 7, 2026 9:39 PM January 7, 2026 9:39 PM

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VP Radhakrishnan lauds ISKCON founder Srila Prabhupada for his contribution to society

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has lauded the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) founder Srila Prabhupada for his contribution to society and service across the world. Mr. Radhakrishnan said this while releasing the Book titled Sing, Dance and Lead: Leadership Lessons from th...

January 7, 2026 9:25 PM January 7, 2026 9:25 PM

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India and Israel reiterate zero tolerance towards terrorism

India and Israel have reiterated a zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to fight this menace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today over the phone and discu...

January 7, 2026 9:16 PM January 7, 2026 9:16 PM

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Former Union Minister and veteran BJP leader Kabindra Purkayastha passes away at 94

Former Union Minister of State and veteran Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kabindra Purkayastha passed away at the age of 94 this afternoon at Silchar. Kabindra Purkayastha was one of the founding members of the BJP.   Kabindra Purkayastha was born on 15th December 1931, at Kamarkhal in the then Sylhe...