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Delhi Police busts Indo-Nepal drug syndicate, seizes 106.25 kg charas worth Rs 109 Cr; four arrested

IANS | August 14, 2026 1:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In a major crackdown on international narcotics trafficking, the Special Staff of Delhi Police's South District on Friday dismantled an alleged Indo-Nepal drug syndicate and seized 106.250 kg of high-quality charas valued at approximately Rs 109 crore. Four Nepalese nationals have been arrested in connection with the case.

SC stays Madras HC order quashing govt jobs for kin of Karur stampede victims

IANS | August 14, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) In a significant relief to the Tamil Nadu government, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed a Madras High Court order that had quashed the state's decision to provide government jobs to the family members of those killed in the Karur stampede last year.

Manipur: Security forces arrest 13 militants; recover large cache of arms, ammunition

IANS | August 14, 2026 1:26 PM

Imphal, Aug 14 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur, in separate joint operations, have arrested 13 militants, including two leaders, belonging to different banned outfits, and recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition and other incriminating materials during the past 24 hours, officials said on Friday.

Unfortunate for country's democracy to have such an LoP, says Nadda on Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi's foreign policy

IANS | August 14, 2026 1:09 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Friday hit out at Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy, saying it was unfortunate for the country's democracy to have such an LoP.

Uttarakhand CM inspects relief, rescue operation in disaster-affected tunnel in Chamoli

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:31 PM

Dehradun, Aug 14 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the disaster-hit tunnel in Chamoli on Friday and conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing relief and rescue operations.

‘Read Constitution, don’t just carry it’: Arjun Ram Meghwal to Oppn over delimitation concerns

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal has taken a sharp swipe at the Opposition over its apprehensions over delimitation, saying that Opposition leaders should read what is written in the Constitution instead of merely carrying copies of it.

India’s Wholesale Price Index inflation stands at 9.78 pc for July

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, with base year 2022-23, stood at 9.78 per cent year-on-year in July compared to 9.87 per cent in June, according to provisional data released by the government on Friday.

52 J&K Police personnel get gallantry, meritorious service medals

IANS | August 14, 2026 12:09 PM

Srinagar, Aug 14 (IANS) On the eve of the country’s Independence Day, 52 J&K Police personnel were awarded gallantry and meritorious service medals on Friday.

Industry body calls for market diversification, stronger exports amid global trade headwinds

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:48 AM

Ahmedabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Gujarat’s next phase of industrial growth will depend on improving export competitiveness, scaling up MSMEs, developing future-ready skills and attracting investment in advanced manufacturing, according to CII Western Region chairman Vir S Advani, who said the industry body is working closely with governments at both the central and state levels on reforms.

Rahul’s mockery of Modi govt's foreign policy draws flak from BJP, JD(U)

IANS | August 14, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's mockery of Modi government's foreign policy has drawn all-round criticism, with leaders from across the spectrum calling his actions abominable and in poor taste. Many BJP and JD(U) leaders said such distasteful conduct by the person holding a responsible constitutional position were extremely unfortunate, serious, and a matter of concern.

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Delhi Police busts Indo-Nepal drug syndicate, seizes 106.25 kg charas worth Rs 109 Cr; four arrested

SC stays Madras HC order quashing govt jobs for kin of Karur stampede victims

Manipur: Security forces arrest 13 militants; recover large cache of arms, ammunition

Unfortunate for country's democracy to have such an LoP, says Nadda on Rahul Gandhi's jibe at PM Modi's foreign policy

Uttarakhand CM inspects relief, rescue operation in disaster-affected tunnel in Chamoli

‘Read Constitution, don’t just carry it’: Arjun Ram Meghwal to Oppn over delimitation concerns

India’s Wholesale Price Index inflation stands at 9.78 pc for July

52 J&K Police personnel get gallantry, meritorious service medals

Industry body calls for market diversification, stronger exports amid global trade headwinds

Rahul’s mockery of Modi govt's foreign policy draws flak from BJP, JD(U)

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