Op Crystal Fortress: Rs 262cr meth empire busted in South Delhi mansion; foreign links under scanner

Narcotics Control Bureau and Delhi Police seized 329 kg of methamphetamine worth Rs 262 crore in Chattarpur, arresting two individuals. This intelligence-driven operation, codenamed Operation Crystal Fortress, targeted a transnational drug network linked to a foreign kingpin. The seizure highlights the growing challenge of synthetic drugs in India.

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Study finds drought & flood link to rise in poverty in farm-dependent areas

Climate shocks like extreme heat and floods are significantly worsening poverty in farming-dependent regions, a NISER Bhubaneswar study revealed. Districts heavily reliant on agriculture and facing frequent droughts experience 83% higher poverty. The research urges immediate policy action, emphasizing livelihood diversification and robust social safety nets to build resilience against these impacts.

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