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DRI continues to crack drug trafficking syndicates under ‘Operation Weed Out’

New Delhi, Sep 16 (UNI) The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 39.2 kg of hydroponic weed at Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai on 13-14 Sep as part of ongoing pan-India ‘Operation Weed Out’, an official statement said here today.
“Three persons have been arrested in a coordinated operation under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985. Acting on specific intelligence, DRI officers intercepted two Indian nationals arriving from Bangkok. Thorough examination of their checked-in baggage led to the recovery of 39 packets weighing 39.2kg of hydroponic cannabis,” the statement said.
In another case based on specific intelligence, DRI officers seized 7.8 kg of hydroponic weed being smuggled from Bangkok to Mumbai and arrested two passengers under the relevant provisions of the NDPS Act 1985.
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NIA court sentences key accused in Pakistan Taliban linked terror radicalisation case to seven yrs RI

19 May 2026 | 10:37 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) A special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has convicted and sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) a key accused in a terror radicalisation and recruitment case linked with the proscribed Taliban and Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorist organisations.
The NIA special court in Bengaluru, Karnataka, has also imposed a fine of Rs.63,000 on Maharashtra resident Hamraz Worshid Shaikh, who pleaded guilty during the trial that began in April 2026.

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Ancient Nalanda Mahavihara was a civilisational symbol: P K Mishra

19 May 2026 | 10:35 PM

New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) The ancient Nalanda Mahavihara was not only one of the greatest learning centres in history, but also emerged as a civilisational symbol, Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, said on Tuesday.

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‎PM Modi heads to Rome after Norway visit, focus shifts to India–Italy strategic talks ‎

19 May 2026 | 10:34 PM

‎New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday concluded his Norway visit and departed for Rome, Italy, the final destination of his five-nation diplomatic tour focused on deepening India’s strategic and economic engagement across Europe and beyond. ‎
In Rome, PM Modi is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during his first official bilateral visit to Italy.

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