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Gains of past decades will be lost if crisis continues: PM Modi in The Netherlands
Prime Minister Modi warned that global challenges like pandemics, wars, and energy crises could push a large population back into poverty, potentially undoing decades of progress. He highlighted India's "unprecedented" transformation under his leadership, urging the diaspora to join the nation's journey towards becoming a developed country.
J&K: Elderly dead, 7 in hospital after consuming wild vegetable in Rajouri
Tragedy struck Rajouri's Mohra village as a 60-year-old man succumbed to suspected food poisoning after consuming a wild vegetable. Seven others, including two young children, were hospitalized following the incident affecting two families. Investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the severe illness that led to the fatality and hospitalizations.
Anti-terror search operation launched across J&K’s Poonch district
Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district is under a massive security sweep following a foiled infiltration bid. Forces are conducting extensive searches across multiple locations after an intruder was neutralized near the Line of Control. Heightened security measures, including stringent vehicle checks, are in place amid unconfirmed reports of a high-profile foreign terrorist presence.
'Illegally constituted': MEA rejects Pakistan-backed Court of Arbitration ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
India has once again rejected the Court of Arbitration formed under the Indus Waters Treaty. The External Affairs Ministry stated that India never recognized the court's establishment. Any proceedings or awards from this court are considered null and void. India's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance remains unchanged.
Centre approves key NTA appointments as uproar over NEET paper leak intensifies
Amidst the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal, the government has appointed four new officials to key positions within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The CBI continues its investigation, recently arresting a senior teacher from Pune identified as a key source of leaked Biology questions. Protests and legal challenges are escalating, with demands for accountability and the NTA's dissolution.
India's first Captagon bust: Everything you need to know about the 'Jihadi drug' seized by NCB
In a major anti-drug operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized Captagon tablets worth nearly Rs 182 crore, marking the first-ever recovery of the drug in India. The operation, named ‘Operation RAGEPILL’, also led to the arrest of a foreign national allegedly linked to the consignment. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the drugs were meant to be smuggled to the Middle East and described the seizure as a major success in India’s fight against narcotics trafficking.
'Totally baseless, remarks misquoted': CJI Surya Kant on 'jobless cockroaches' remark
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has issued a clarification after controversy erupted over his recent remarks during a court hearing, saying his comments were “misquoted” and taken out of context by a section of the media. Expressing concern, the CJI said, “I am pained to read how a section of the media has misquoted my oral observations made during the hearing of a frivolous case yesterday.”
'We have no trust in Americans, India can play bigger role': Iran FM Araghchi on Middle East conflict
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday said India could play a more important and constructive role in bringing peace to West Asia amid rising tensions in the region. He stressed that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only way forward in resolving issues involving Iran and the wider West Asian crisis.
NEET paper leak: Password-protected PDF sold on WhatsApp, Telegram for Rs 10 lakh; CBI finds syndicate at play
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made two further arrests in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak case. The accused have been identified as Dhananjay Lokhanda and Manisha Waghmare. Lokhanda was arrested from Ahilyanagar while Waghmare was nabbed from Pune. The agency also carried out searches at 14 different locations across India during the past 24 hours as part of its ongoing investigation.
IMD monsoon update: These states to receive heavy rains in coming days, alerts issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for several parts of the country, including northeast India and southern states, over the coming days. The weather agency has also shared a major update on the progress of the southwest monsoon, saying conditions are becoming favourable for its further advancement.
