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India Aims to Uproot Drug Trade by 2029: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared India's ambitious goal to eradicate the drug trade by 2029, outlining a strategy focused on dismantling trafficking networks.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 23, 2026

India

PM Modi to Convene High-Level Meeting to Chart Government's Next Priorities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to chair a crucial high-level meeting aimed at outlining the Union Government's upcoming priorities and strategic roadmap.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 23, 2026

India

Sharjeel Imam Secures Interim Bail for Cousin's Wedding; Regular Plea Hearing on Sept 30

Activist Sharjeel Imam, an accused in a 2020 Delhi riots case, has been granted interim bail by the Delhi High Court to attend his cousin's wedding.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 23, 2026

India

Asian Games: India Secures Sepak Takraw Win, Star Medallists Bhaker and Chanu Gear Up

India clinched a significant victory against the Philippines in men's sepak takraw at the Asian Games. Attention now turns to Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Mirabai Chanu.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 23, 2026

India

Supreme Court Directs UP to Change Lakhimpur Kheri Prosecutor, Recall Witnesses

The Supreme Court has instructed the Uttar Pradesh government to replace the public prosecutor in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence trial and recall certain witnesses.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 23, 2026

India

Supreme Court Mandates Written Grounds for Arrest Under UAPA

India's Supreme Court has ruled that law enforcement must provide written grounds for arrest to individuals apprehended under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 22, 2026

India

EAM Jaishankar Holds Talks on Global Challenges, UNSC Reform Ahead of UNGA 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar discussed pressing global and regional issues, including the Ukraine and Gulf crises, and UN Security Council reform.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 22, 2026

India

Lt Gen Mohit Seth Appointed New GOC of Indian Army’s White Knight Corps

Lieutenant General Mohit Seth has been named the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the crucial White Knight Corps, responsible for the Jammu region.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 22, 2026

India

Maharashtra Braces for Widespread Drought Declaration by Month-End

Maharashtra's Cooperation Minister indicates a 100% drought declaration is imminent, citing an unprecedented dry spell and outlining relief measures.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 22, 2026

India

West Bengal Academicians Oppose Bill Allowing Inter-University Staff Transfers

Academicians in West Bengal have written to the Governor, opposing a proposed bill that would allow inter-university transfers of teaching and non-teaching staff.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 22, 2026

India

Satya Niketan Collapse: Rahul Gandhi Slams Govt Over Student Housing Crisis

Following a tragic building collapse in Delhi's Satya Niketan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has questioned the government's failure to build new student hostels.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 21, 2026

India

BJP Suggests Rahul Gandhi Pursue Stand-Up Comedy Amidst Political Sparring

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken a jibe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, suggesting he consider a career in stand-up comedy, intensifying political rhetoric.

Lok Mandate DeskSeptember 21, 2026

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