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Cross-border drug trafficking network busted in Mizoram

In a crackdown on drug trafficking, Mizoram authorities have arrested three Myanmar nationals and an Assam resident for allegedly smuggling large quantities of banned narcotic substances, including methamphetamine tablets and heroin, in two separate operations.

Doorstep delivery of 406 citizen-centric services in Punjab

After flagging off ‘Sewa Sahayaks’ here at MGSIPA to facilitate people in availing the benefits of this scheme, Arora stated that the scheme, which started on 10th December 2023 with a limited set of 43 services, had now grown to offer a total of 406 services across 29 major government departments.

India’s real GDP for FY26 projected at 6.3-6.8%: Economic Survey

The Economic Survey tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday showcased key developments in the Indian economic landscape, from growth numbers to banking sector performances. It highlighted that India’s economy is projected to expand between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in the financial year 2025-26 (FY26).

Vice Admiral Swaminathan takes over as Head, Warship Production and Acquisition

Vice Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan has taken over as the Controller of Warship Production and Acquisition today, succeeding Vice Admiral B Sivakumar. Commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1987, Swaminathan holds a post-graduate degree from IIT, Kharagpur. With a career spanning over 37 years, he has had extensive experience, including serving for more than nine years aboard the Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat in various roles.