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New Delhi NCB’s operation WIPE against online network of illegal drugs trade The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has launched a nationwide operation named Operation WIPE against the rising threat of online drug trafficking, the agency said in a statement on Sunday. This marks a proactive shift to monitor illicit activities on digital platforms before drugs…

New research highlights how firstborn children may earn more than their younger siblings, with health and parental attention playing key roles. Research indicates that firstborn children may enjoy financial advantages over their younger siblings due to a combination of factors. These include receiving more attention from parents and unique experiences within the family setting. Recent…

“Incidents involving severe beatings, forced confessions and custodial deaths frequently occur [in India], particularly targeting marginalised communities such as Dalits, Adivasis (tribal groups), Muslims, LGBTQIA+ individuals and migrant labourers,” the report notes. Source link

The Embassy of India in Bamako moved swiftly in the early hours of 26 April after a string of militant and separatist assaults around the Malian garrison town of Kati. An after-hours alert circulated on the embassy’s social-media channels and by SMS urged the roughly 1,200-strong Indian community—including engineers on mining sites, UN peace-keepers’ families…

Aamir Khan discusses the strategy behind opening advance bookings 39 days before the release of Ek Din, a romantic drama starring Junaid Khan. Aamir Khan, the prominent Bollywood actor and producer, recently shared insights into the advance booking strategy for his upcoming film, Ek Din. Scheduled for release on May 1, the film’s advance bookings…

On 8 March, a 26-year-old man died in a hospital in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state, allegedly due to injuries he sustained in police custody. Almost two months later, his body is still in a hospital morgue. His parents say that they will collect it and conduct his last rites only after the policemen responsible…

Russia Joins India, China, Iraq, Pakistan, Thailand and More Countries in a Strategic Breakthrough as Iran Lifts Transit Fees in the Strait of Hormuz, creating a pivotal shift in regional trade and energy dynamics. Source link

Tributes have poured in for one of India’s most acclaimed photographers, Raghu Rai, who passed away in Delhi, with many remembering him for his powerful work documenting the country’s defining historical moments, social realities and everyday life with rare depth and sensitivity. He died at the age of 83 after a two-year battle with cancer,…