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India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati

India to host BRICS anti-drug agencies meeting in Guwahati

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India will host the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Assam’s Guwahati on Monday and Tuesday (July 6–7), bringing together senior officials from member countries to strengthen cooperation against narcotics trafficking. The two-day meeting will focus on combating synthetic drugs and precursor chemical diversion, enhancing intelligence sharing and operational coordination, and building capacity through stronger institutional cooperation. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NEET again today | The art of conducting exams: As leaks stain NTA scorecard, other agencies fare well | Education News

NEET again today | The art of conducting exams: As leaks stain NTA scorecard, other agencies fare well | Education News

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AS THE National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares to reconduct NEET 2026 on Sunday, over a month after the cancellation of the May 12 exam following allegations of paper leaks, the conduct of competitive exams in the country has become an issue of public debate. Be it the protests of the Cockroach Janata Party or the student outreach campaign launched by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi from Kota — the hub of coaching institutes — the exam conducting agency has been facing criticisms from different sections. The Indian Express takes a look at the conduct of major competitive exams since 2018 – the year the NTA was constituted – to compare the glitches, leaks and efficiency of different agencies in conducting the tests. Panel Report The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, in its report submitted to Parliament last year (371st Report, 2025), had flagged what it saw as the NTA’s problems. “It has been brought to the notice of the Committee that in the year 2024 alone, of the 14 competitive …

Dam safety: Agencies in a race against time to complete the comprehensive dam safety evaluation

Dam safety: Agencies in a race against time to complete the comprehensive dam safety evaluation

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Agencies operating dams in the State are in a race against time to complete the comprehensive dam safety evaluation (CDSE), a mandatory activity under the Dam Safety Act, 2021, before the end of the year. Owners of dams are required to complete the first CDSE within five years of the commencement of the Dam Safety Act. As per this requirement, the deadline is December 2026, just eight months away. Dams in Kerala are managed by the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB), the Water Resources department and the Kerala Water Authority (KWA). Published – April 20, 2026 08:06 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Multiple security agencies target Kashmir employees to create an atmosphere of fear: Mirwaiz

Multiple security agencies target Kashmir employees to create an atmosphere of fear: Mirwaiz

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Kashmir chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, in his Friday (April 3, 2026) sermon, said multiple security agencies under the pretext of cases were going after Kashmiris, especially local employees, “to create an atmosphere of fear”. Speaking from the pulpit of the historic Jama Masjid, Mr. Farooq said Kashmir was recording daily filing of cases, chargesheets, and arrests of Kashmiris by the multiple agencies operating like the State Investigation Agency (SIA), Counter Intelligence Kashmir, Cyber Cell, Anti-Corruption Bureau and National Investigation Agency. “This creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation and reinforces the narrative that portrays an entire people as dangerous and suspect to be kept under check,” said Mr. Farooq He said the termination of government employees combined with filing of cases against local employees come across as “deliberate act to establish fear”. “This coercive policy cannot build viable peace or lead to progress if that is what the authorities seek,” he added. He also condemned the killing of a civilian, Raashid Ahmed Mughal, a resident of Ganderbal, in an encounter. “The victim’s family says that …

‘Ghost Oil Tankers’: What Is India’s ‘Shadow’ Fleet That Has Got Security Agencies Worried? | Explainers News

‘Ghost Oil Tankers’: What Is India’s ‘Shadow’ Fleet That Has Got Security Agencies Worried? | Explainers News

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Last Updated:March 12, 2026, 21:47 IST Sources said these oil tankers – transporting sanctioned crude from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela – engage in “going dark” by disabling their AIS transponders to hide their movements These oil tankers are increasingly seen as a triple threat, raising fears of catastrophic environmental spills, maritime collisions, and sudden domestic price shocks. (Image for representation: IMAGEN 4 ENGINE) Security agencies in India have raised serious concerns over what they called a growing “shadow” fleet of risky, aging oil tankers operating in close to the country’s coastline. These “ghost oil tankers” are increasingly seen as a triple threat, raising fears of catastrophic environmental spills, maritime collisions, and sudden domestic price shocks. As India navigates its energy security requirements amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, the presence of these ships – transporting sanctioned crude from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela – presents a precarious challenge to the region’s stability. Their operators reportedly employ deceptive tactics to bypass western sanctions, price caps, and international regulations. HOW DO THESE SHIPS FUNCTION? According to top government …

India LPG Gas Shortage Live Updates: Centre Prioritises Domestic Households, Long Queues Outside Gas Agencies

India LPG Gas Shortage Live Updates: Centre Prioritises Domestic Households, Long Queues Outside Gas Agencies

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Amid the countrywide LPG shortage, the Centre has advised states and Union territories to invigilate the LPG supplies daily and take actions against violators. From domestic households to eateries, the daily operations are severely hampered as the supply of cylinders has been hit due to the ongoing war in the Middle East. Several restaurants in cities like Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai have warned that they will have to scale down operations if the condition remains the same. Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi stated on Thursday that steps are being taken to manage the LPG crisis and that there are opportunities emerging for India to secure extra supplies. He mentioned that due to diplomatic sensitivities, certain details about supply routes through the Hormuz Strait cannot be disclosed. Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) issued a statement and said that the domestic households are given top priority. Requests from other sectors are being assessed by a joint committee of LPG Executive Directors from BPCL, IOC, and HPCL, with allocations based on urgency. Disclaimer: We do …

Ajit Pawar death: Multiple agencies probing incident, let final report come, says Sunetra Pawar

Ajit Pawar death: Multiple agencies probing incident, let final report come, says Sunetra Pawar

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Pune, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar on Saturday said multiple agencies are probing the January 28 plane crash that killed her husband and NCP stalwart Ajit Pawar and asserted one must wait for the final report on the tragic incident. Ajit Pawar death: Multiple agencies probing incident, let final report come, says Sunetra Pawar Her statement to reporters here comes amid NCP MLA Rohit Pawar routinely raising issues about the incident and the firm that owned the ill-fated aircraft. He has also been meeting leaders of various parties as well as the state CID to call for a thorough probe. Then Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others were killed after their Learjet 45 aircraft crashed near Baramati airport on January 28. “The probe is on by multiple agencies. So far, a preliminary report has come. The final report is yet to come. I think we should wait till the final report comes,” she said in response to media queries on the DGCA, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau probe as well as Karjat-Jamkhed MLA Rohit …

Khamenei Killing Fallout: Indian Agencies Flag Radicalisation Threat, Cross-Border Links | Exclusive | India News

Khamenei Killing Fallout: Indian Agencies Flag Radicalisation Threat, Cross-Border Links | Exclusive | India News

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Last Updated:March 04, 2026, 14:35 IST Intel inputs say Iran-linked Shia militias & influencers operating through cultural or religious platforms may attempt to amplify narratives of “Shia genocide” or “attack on ummah” Shia communities in India—concentrated in Lucknow, Hyderabad, Mumbai and parts of Delhi—have already held mourning processions and protests over Khamenei’s death. (News18) India’s intelligence agencies have raised serious concerns over attempts by foreign radical elements to exploit the fallout from the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, to incite unrest and recruit operatives within the country. Top intelligence sources told CNN-News18 that the US-Israel strikes and Khamenei’s death could act as a “trigger point” for extremist organisations seeking to radicalise disaffected youth and carry out disruptive activities in India. According to officials, foreign-linked radical groups are focusing on disaffected Muslim youth, particularly in states such as Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir. Agencies say personalised online messaging, tailored to local grievances and identity issues, is being deployed to draw individuals into extremist narratives. Shia communities in India—concentrated in Lucknow, …

Kejriwal’s release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

Kejriwal’s release exposed high handedness of investigative agencies: Mehbooba Mufti

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Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti. File | Photo Credit: PTI Former J&K Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Friday (February 27, 2026) said the release of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in an excise case has “exposed the high handedness of investigative agencies”. Also Read | CBI challenges in HC trial court order discharging Arvind Kejriwal, others in liquor-policy case “When investigating agencies are wielded like political swords, justice becomes the first casualty, and truth surfaces only after years of pain and tears. Today’s judgement discharging Kejriwal, (AAP leader Manish) Sisodia and Kavitha in the excise policy case exposes the high handedness of investigative agencies,” Ms. Mufti said, in a social media post. Ms. Mufti said there was no prima facie case, no credible evidence and yet years of incarceration. “Nothing is more dangerous than the misuse of power and the weaponisation of institutions. Yet somehow it continues unabated,” said the former J&K chief minister. The Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) welcomed the decision of a Delhi court. “The …

Supreme Court asks CBI, probe agencies to share charge sheet copies with Manipur violence victims, families

Supreme Court asks CBI, probe agencies to share charge sheet copies with Manipur violence victims, families

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SC directed the CBI to complete investigation in the remaining cases within the stipulated time and file charge sheets. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court on Thursday (February 26, 2026) asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and other probe agencies to share copies of charge sheets filed in the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence cases to victims and their families. A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant issued the directions after perusing the 12th status report submitted by former Maharashtra Director General of Police Dattatray Padsalgikar. According to the report, the CBI has filed charge sheets in 20 cases before the special court, while investigation in six other FIRs was under way and expected to be completed within six months. The Bench directed the CBI to complete investigation in the remaining cases within the stipulated time and file charge sheets. In the previous hearing, the court had asked the CBI to file a status report detailing whether the agency had compiled sufficient evidence to “bring home the …