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Global drug use reaches record high as increasingly potent synthetic drugs spread

Kyrgyzstan, June 29 -- "We have seen an unprecedented spike in new types of drugs on the market, and worryingly, some are more potent or dangerous than before," said Monica Juma, Executive Director of... Read More


Former Odisha ASI, wife convicted in DA case; ex-health supervisor sentenced in bribery case

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- In a significant anti-corruption action, a Special Vigilance Court in Odisha on Monday convicted former Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police Pravakar Panda and his wife Geet... Read More


Former Odisha ASI, wife convicted in DA case; ex-health supervisor sentenced in bribery case

Bhubaneswar, June 29 -- In a significant anti-corruption action, a Special Vigilance Court in Odisha on Monday convicted former Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Police Pravakar Panda and his wife Geet... Read More


Jitendra Singh urges BRIC, BRIC Plus countries to partner in space, biotech sectors

New Delhi, June 29 -- A delegation of the BRICS Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BRICS CCI) met Jitendra Singh, Minister of Science and Technology, today to discuss expanding industry-led collaborati... Read More


Centre introduces Improvement Notice mechanism under Legal Metrology Act to boost ease of doing business

New Delhi, June 29 -- The union Government has introduced an Improvement Notice mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 aimed at strengthening ease of doing business and promoting trust-based go... Read More


DFP-2026 to reinforce Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision, strengthen defence preparedness: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, June 29 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today released the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)'s Delegation of Financial Powers (DFP-2026), a major reform to enhance effi... Read More


Ram Temple donation theft case: Eight accused sent to judicial custody for 14 days

Ayodhya, June 29 -- All eight accused in the Ram Temple donations theft case appeared in court via video conferencing from jail on Monday, and their judicial custody was extended for another 14 days. ... Read More


LoP Ashoka alleges secret Cauvery water release to Tamil Nadu

Bengaluru, June 29 -- Escalating the political battle over the Cauvery water dispute, Karnataka Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka on Monday accused the Congress government of "secretly" releasing Cauvery... Read More


Tennis: Emma Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon

London, June 29 -- Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 on the eve of the opening round. The Brit has been managing a recurring right leg injury since the end of the tennis clay court seas... Read More


Kidambi Srikanth finishes runners up at US Open

California, June 29 -- Kidambi Srikanth fell short in his bid to end a nine-year BWF title drought as he lost to Chinese Taipei's Su Li Yang in the men's singles final at the US Open2026 badminton tou... Read More