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Assam: Drugs worth Rs 9.5 crore seized, three held
Guwahati, May 7 (IANS) Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 9.5 crore and arrested three drug peddlers, including a woman, in two separate operations, officials said on Wednesday.
CBI Director Praveen Sood gets one-year extension amid lack of consensus on successor
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) In the absence of a consensus on appointing a new chief, the Central government on Wednesday extended the tenure of CBI Director Praveen Sood by one year.
Tamil Nadu to launch organised cancer screening programme in 12 districts
Chennai, May 7 (IANS) In a major step towards improving cancer detection and treatment in rural areas, the Tamil Nadu Health Department is set to launch an Organised Cancer Screening Programme across 12 districts.
Athletic Club handed major blow ahead of Man Utd clash as key trio out with injury
Bilbao, May 7 (IANS) Manchester United have been handed a major boost as Athletic Club will be without three major players for the second leg of the Europa League semi-final scheduled to be played at the Old Trafford Stadium on Friday (IST).
Operation Sindoor: Congress holds emergency CWC meet, backs armed forces wholeheartedly
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) The Congress convened an emergency meeting of its highest decision-making body, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Wednesday, to take stock of the situation following the launch of 'Operation Sindoor', a military response targeting terrorist camps across the border in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK).
Foreign players worried, but Pakistan Super League to continue despite Indian air strikes
Mumbai, May 7 (IANS) Despite several foreign players expressing reservations over their security and safety following the precision strikes by India during Operation Sindoor, the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will continue as per schedule, said a media report on Tuesday.
Mock drill conducted at four places in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, May 7 (IANS) Personnel from multiple civil defence services participated in the mock drill at four places in Hyderabad on Wednesday as part of the nationwide ‘Operation Abhyaas’ to test and strengthen the country’s preparedness.
Armed robbers loot jewellery worth Rs 4.5cr from bank in Bihar's Samastipur
Patna, May 7 (IANS) In a daring daylight robbery, eight armed robbers stormed a Bank of Maharashtra branch in Kashipur locality of Samastipur on Wednesday, looting jewellery worth Rs 4.5 crore and Rs 15 lakh cash, an official said.
Kargil War heroes hail 'Operation Sindoor'; call for tougher stand against Pakistan
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Decorated Kargil War veterans on Wednesday expressed pride over 'Operation Sindoor', the Indian military's tri-services strike on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK), calling it a bold and necessary response to the recent Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead.
Study shows diabetes drug may help treat prostate cancer
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Certain drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes can also be used to treat prostate cancer, according to a study.