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During a recent press conference, President Trump proudly showcased his administration's unwavering commitment to combating illegal immigration and drug trafficking, announcing close to 200,000 arrests related to criminal activity and an impressive reduction in fentanyl shipments across the nation. He credited the strategic use of tariffs in persuading foreign countries to take back deported migrants.

A Cuttack district education office staffer, Subash Chandra Sahoo, has been apprehended for allegedly siphoning over Rs 51.53 lakh. He is accused of creating fake employee salaries through manipulation of government financial portals. Authorities are investigating to determine if others were involved in this elaborate embezzlement scheme.

Following significant local election losses, Labour leader Keir Starmer has appointed former Prime Minister Gordon Brown as a special envoy. This move comes amidst calls for Starmer's resignation from some party MPs, while voters express dissatisfaction with economic issues and immigration. Reform UK and the Greens have seen substantial gains in the polls.

Karnal Tops, Charkhi Dadri Hits Low, Govt Steps Up Sting Ops To Curb Foeticides

The Delhi High Court denied interim relief to Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in its trademark infringement suit against Dharma Productions' film 'Jigra'. While the court found no unfair advantage gained by the filmmakers, it acknowledged the potential harm to MSF's reputation.

The move to up the gold import duty comes days after PM Narendra Modi appeals to citizens to avoid unnecessary gold purchases for a year. But is a hike in duties an effective way to curb consumption? We take a look:

India’s gold imports hit a record $71.98 billion in 2025-26, rising over 24% from $58 billion a year earlier. This was largely due to skyrocketing global gold prices, which have bumped up the value of imported gold.