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A security crackdown in the Northeast has led to a decline in marijuana cultivation, driving up demand for the contraband from Nepal. The northeastern states were a major hub for marijuana cultivation until the government tightened security.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has stated she will not run for president next year if a Paris appeals court orders her to wear an electronic tag. The court is due to issue its verdict on Tuesday.

At least 17 people killed and 86 injured in large-scale Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, with children among the casualties. The attack was a response to recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.

A severe heatwave has reached Ukraine's frontline, with temperatures soaring to 37C. Ukrainian troops are adapting their strategies to cope with the heat, targeting Russian supply routes and logistics.

Vadym Iermolaiev, one of Ukraine's richest men, was seriously injured in a bomb attack in Monaco. The attack is shrouded in mystery, with various theories emerging about the motive.

Firefighters battle multiple wildfires in southern France and Greece, with thousands evacuated due to strong winds and parched conditions. Europe's recent heatwave has elevated the risk of wildfires.

A preliminary analysis of satellite data suggests that the scale of destruction from the twin earthquakes that hit Venezuela last week could be far more severe than initially estimated, with approximately 58,870 buildings likely damaged or destroyed.

Eight people, including workers from Bihar, died in a massive rock collapse at a quarry near Bengaluru, sparking calls for improved safety measures.

Adani Enterprises and International Resources Holding have signed an MoU with the Government of Odisha to develop an integrated greenfield aluminium project with an investment of $11.5 billion.

A confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) escalated into a showdown in Hyderabad over allegations of irregularities in the procurement of uniforms, shoes, and school bags for students of Telangana's residential educational institutions.

India strongly condemns the demolition of a 125-year-old gurdwara in Pakistan's Farooqabad, terming the reports as 'deeply distressing.' The Ministry of External Affairs has urged Pakistan to restore and rebuild the demolished parts of the Gurdwara Sahib.

A 62-year-old retired sub-inspector has been arrested under the POCSO Act for allegedly assaulting an 11-year-old girl in Kerala. The accused allegedly lured the child to his house and committed the crime.

Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary allegedly rehearsed and then committed the murder of Ketan Agarwal, pushing him off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18.

The death toll in the ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing facility in Tiruvallur district has increased to 17. 15 women are still hospitalised, with 51 persons discharged after treatment.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has reiterated the state government's commitment to strengthening the dairy sector, with the aim of increasing milk production to 10 lakh litres per day.

Assam Cabinet introduces policy changes to encourage private investment in higher education, aiming to expand access to quality institutions and create a skilled workforce.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled the state's roadmap for AI adoption to drive inclusive growth and improve governance. The initiative aims to balance innovation with responsible regulation.

The elusive Eurasian lynx has been photographed for the first time in Sikkim, marking only the second photographic record of the species in the Eastern Himalayas. The discovery highlights the ecological significance of Sikkim's high-altitude rangelands.