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“When we choke off drug smuggling, we weaken those who seek to destabilise our nation, spill the blood of innocent people, and divert our youth from the path of progress,” says the Lieutenant Governor

Odell Beckham Jr. has officially reunited with the New York Giants after five years away from the team. The veteran wide receiver signed with New York following a successful workout on Monday. Beckham missed the entire 2025 NFL season but now gets another opportunity with the franchise where he became an NFL superstar and created some of football’s most unforgettable moments.

A Kerala man, Shabin Shaji, was awarded £30,000 by a UK tribunal after a care agency brought him to Britain on a healthcare visa but failed to provide any work or pay. Shaji, who spent £17,000 to secure the visa, faced extreme hardship, relying on charity for survival. The agency's sponsorship license has since been revoked.

Officials said that the portal would most likely go live before midnight

Jammu and Kashmir is set to establish government-run rehabilitation centers statewide to aid recovering addicts. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha highlighted the campaign's success in disrupting drug trafficking, leading to increased public reporting and treatment-seeking. Over 900 FIRs and over 1,000 arrests have been made, targeting the financial roots of terrorism.

A dramatic chase in Sonbhadra led to the arrest of a Punjab-based drug smuggler, Prince, who was shot in the leg. He and his accomplice attempted to evade police by throwing cash and ramming vehicles. Recovered items include 3 kg opium, 225 kg doda, and Rs 50,000 cash, valued at Rs 58.75 lakh. His accomplice escaped.

Mr. Dipke said he would return to India on June 6 and seek permission for a protest at Jantar Mantar, the CJP’s first major planned public mobilisation

Fresh disagreements have emerged regarding Ladakh's political future. The Leh Apex Body claims the Centre omitted crucial details from a draft record of recent talks. They are demanding corrections and warning of renewed protests, including hunger strikes. The Ladakh chief secretary stated the summary document was shared in good faith and invited objections.

The incident has reignited debate over the inconvenience caused to commuters during VIP movements

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The TVK government will never compromise on secularism, State rights, sharing of river water, or social justice, he says at a public meeting organised to thank the voters of Tiruchi East, from where he was elected to the Assembly, besides Perambur in Chennai