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Trump calls fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction

US President Donald Trump announces plan to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing nearly 330,000 American deaths. Read the full story for details on the crackdown.

Life term for Noida couple in 11-year-old murder case

A Noida court sentences a woman and her lover to life imprisonment for murdering her husband in 2014. The verdict follows testimonies revealing an illicit affair and a fatal altercation. Read the full details.

Drugs worth Rs 97 lakhs destroyed by Dhubri Police

Dhubri police incinerated drugs valued at Rs 97 lakhs, including 464 kg ganja and thousands of pills. Officials report a significant drop in seizures due to sustained anti-narcotics efforts. Read more.

ANTF Arrests 4 in Major Rajasthan Drug Smuggling Bust

Rajasthan Police's ANTF arrested four smugglers, seizing 20.8 kg opium milk & 8 quintals poppy husk in Sikar & Bikaner. A sophisticated interstate network is uncovered. Read the full investigation details.

Rs 2 Crore Illegal Liquor Seized by Jhabua Police

Jhabua police intercepted a truck near the Gujarat border, seizing foreign & country-made liquor worth over Rs 2 crore. The driver fled. Read the full details of the major bust here.

Two Held with 100 Kg Poppy Husk in Daltonganj

Palamu police arrested two men from UP with one quintal of poppy husk on NH-39. The contraband, valued at Rs 8 lakh, was seized during a vehicle check. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.

Nobel Economics 2025: India's Tech Growth Challenge

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics highlights tech-driven growth and creative destruction. For India, the key is adapting tech, managing job disruption, and building safety nets. Read the analysis.

UP busts ₹150 crore pharma narcotics racket

Uttar Pradesh authorities uncover massive pharmaceutical diversion network smuggling codeine-based cough syrups as narcotics across 7 states and borders. 87 firms face FIRs in chilling organized crime operation.

Bhilwara Murder: Five Held Over Illicit Relationship

A 45-year-old man murdered in Bhilwara's Indira Vihar Colony. Police detain five suspects including one woman. Investigation reveals illicit relationship and financial disputes as possible motives.

Dewas Police Seize ₹1.05 Crore Illicit Liquor

Dewas Police intercept truck with 675 boxes of foreign liquor worth ₹85.35 lakh in Operation Prahar. Two arrested in major crackdown on illegal alcohol trade. Read full details.

Palamu's Poppy Farmers Turn to Legal Crops

Palamu district witnesses historic shift as illegal poppy growers embrace mustard, potatoes & pulses. Police outreach and court sentences drive agricultural transformation in Kekargarh.

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