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These teams were formed following the Centre's request to all state governments to develop a joint action plan, coordinating the efforts of various departments to check the production and trade of banned substances, he said. "The state government ha...

Indian stock markets hit record highs on Wednesday before reversing course. The Nifty 50 closed at 24,324, down 0.45%, while the Sensex settled at 79,924, down 0.53%. The Nifty formed a bearish engulfing pattern, suggesting potential further downsid...

Nine Kuki MLAs in Manipur denounced the shooting at the home of fellow legislator Chinlunthang by armed individuals, urging preventive measures and apprehension of the perpetrators. The Zo United tribal group also condemned similar attacks in Churac...

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the suspension of Leader of Opposition in Maharashtra legislative council, Ambadas Danve, calling it a one-sided, pre-planned conspiracy. Thackeray questioned the lack of opportunity for Danve to pre...

India's compliance with anti-money laundering rules under FATF scrutiny includes improving supervision in non-financial sectors and facing criticism over counter-terrorism laws, with the country being a member of the FATF alongside major economies l...

India is ahead of several countries in drafting a legal framework to support the implementation of the 'One Health' initiative, which integrates the health of people, animals, and the environment. The 'One Health' approach is crucial for addressing ...

According to officials, the last mutual evaluation was conducted in 2009 and was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. According to FATF, the international policy making body conducts mutual evaluations of its member countries by evaluating levels o...

The former chief minister, who led a delegation of his party legislators and advocate-wing members, met Ravi at Raj Bhavan here and submitted a memorandum on the alleged failure of the DMK government in containing the brewing and sale of illicit arr...

Proposals that are likely to figure in the immediate agenda include widening support for electric mobility, facilitation measures for startups, steps to broaden power transmission and distribution capacity, finalisation of hydropower policy, address...

Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM) legislators have re-elected Prem Singh Tamang as their Chief Ministerial candidate. Tamang announced that all 30 newly elected legislators signed a resolution designating him as the leader of the Legislature Party and ...

Pawan Kumar Chamling, the former Chief Minister of Sikkim and leader of the Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF), suffered a defeat to Bhoj Raj Rai, the nominee of the Sikkim Krantikari Morcha (SKM), in the Poklok assembly seat by a margin of 3,063 votes, ...

Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.

The Rajasthan High Court directed the state government to provide compensation to dependents of heatwave victims and emphasized declaring heatwaves and cold waves as national calamities.

Mohammed Mokhber, Raisi's deputy, was expeditiously appointed as the interim President, with the next president being elected within the next 50 days. Until the presidential transition, the country's multilayered polity would remain preoccupied. For...

The new ban has an exception for saving a woman's life, as well as in cases involving rape and incest, but Roberts said health care workers are still prevented from performing an abortion on a nonviable pregnancy that they know may become deadly - s...

Florida enacts a controversial six-week abortion ban, alarming doctors and activists who fear it restricts crucial healthcare access. Concerns arise over exceptions and potential dangers posed to women's health, with fears that skilled practitioners...

Lawmakers are tackling AI bias challenges with impact assessments, supported by industry groups like TechNet. Concerns exist over companies self-reporting discrimination risks, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability.

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, who will convene the council meeting Monday, said in a statement the federal government had made significant progress in the prior 90 days on AI, saying Biden's "directive to us is move fast and fix thin...

White House Deputy Chief of Staff Bruce Reed, who will convene the council meeting Monday, said in a statement the federal government had made significant progress in the prior 90 days on AI, saying Biden's "directive to us is move fast and fix thin...