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EC holds review meeting with parties, directs strict crackdown on cash, fr
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
The Election Commission on Wednesday directed officials in Puducherry to strictly enforce the rule of law without fear or favour, crack down on the flow of cash, liquor, drugs and freebies, and ensure coordinated action among enforcement agencies ahead of the Assembly elections.
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Maharashtra: 25 Illegal Bangladeshi nationals arrested by Versova Police i
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In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, Mumbai's Versova police arrested 25 Bangladeshi nationals, including 21 transgender individuals, officials said on Wednesday.
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Anti-govt protests erupt for second day at Iran universities amid tensions
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Anti-government protests continued for a second consecutive day across several university campuses in Iran's two largest cities, Tehran and Mashhad, New York Times reported, citing student groups and human rights organisations, even as authorities maintain a crackdown on dissent.
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Shimla Police detain 18 habitual drug peddlers under PIT NDPS Act in 25-da
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In a major anti-drug operation, Shimla district police have detained 18 habitual and organised drug peddlers under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, 1988 over the past 25 days, sending them to jail for three months as part of a
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Indian Coast Guard intercepts suspicious boat with Iranian crew; seizes fo
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Providing details of the mid-sea interception in a post on X, the Indian Coast Guard stated, ''On 21 Feb 26, @IndiaCoastGuard ship intercepted a suspicious foreign boat inside the #Indian #EEZ, approximately 115 NM west of #Dwarka.''
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Pakistan: Ramazan price spiral exposes weak market control in Lahore
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Vegetable, fruit and essential food prices have risen in Lahore's open markets for a third straight day during Ramazan. Shoppers are turning to subsidised Ramazan Sahulat Bazaars for cheaper options. Authorities conducted inspections and imposed fines, yet inflation persists, with the Sensit
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FSSAI, UPFSDA seize over 13K litres of adulterated oil, other food product
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The Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (UPFSDA), in collaboration with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has launched an intensive crackdown on food adulteration in Kanpur.
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ED seizes bank accounts, FDs, bonds worth Rs 590 crore under FEMA in crack
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The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized bank accounts, fixed deposits, mutual funds and bonds of Winzo Pvt Ltd and its subsidiary Zo Pvt Ltd of Rs 590 crore under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999, the agency said on Thursday.
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China tightens grip on Tibetan monk after prison release, report highlight
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A Tibetan monk from Kirti Monastery continues to face intrusive state monitoring even after being released early from prison, highlighting what rights groups describe as China's sustained repression of religious freedom in Tibet, as reported by Phayul.
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Traders protest as administrative overreach, road chaos cripple Rawalpindi
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The protest was organised by the Rawalpindi Central Traders Association in response to what shopkeepers described as relentless crackdowns by multiple provincial and district authorities, as reported by Dawn.
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UK Govt cracks down on AI-generated illegal content; Starmer says "no plat
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The UK Government announced a crackdown on vile illegal content created by Artificial Intelligence, saying it will move swiftly to close a legal loophole and force all AI chatbot providers to comply with illegal content duties under the "Online Safety Act" or face consequences for breakin
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Maharashtra ATS raids 21 locations in anti-terror crackdown
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The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) carried out coordinated raids at 21 locations across Ahilyanagar and Yavatmal districts as part of a major operation against alleged attempts to radicalise youth and establish links with terrorist organisations.
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