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Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of Using White Phosphorus in Lebanon

March 10, 2026

HRW Raises Concerns Over Alleged White Phosphorus Use in Southern Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that Israel used white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in southern Lebanon during recent military operations. The accusations come amid escalating tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border following renewed clashes involving the militant group Hezbollah. HRW warned that deploying such munitions in populated areas could endanger civilians and potentially violate international humanitarian law.

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India and New Zealand Plan Expanded Sports Cooperation for 2026 Centenary

March 10, 2026

India–New Zealand Celebrate 100 Years of Sporting Relations with New Initiatives

India and New Zealand have begun discussions to strengthen bilateral cooperation in sports as 2026 marks the centenary of sporting relations between the two nations. A high-level meeting was chaired in New Delhi by Mansukh Mandaviya, who held talks with a visiting New Zealand sports delegation. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration in sports development, athlete training and technological innovation. Officials also emphasised the role of sports diplomacy in enhancing the broader strategic partnership between the two countries.

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India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise Lamitiye 2026 Begins

March 10, 2026

Indian Armed Forces Participate in Lamitiye 2026 Exercise in Seychelles

An Indian Armed Forces contingent has arrived in Seychelles to participate in the 11th edition of the joint military exercise “Lamitiye 2026.” The exercise is being conducted with the Seychelles Defence Forces at the Seychelles Defence Academy from March 9 to March 20. The initiative highlights the expanding defence partnership between India and Seychelles and aims to strengthen coordination and operational cooperation between their armed forces.

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NCB Busts Pan-India Darknet Drug Network “Team Kalki”

March 10, 2026

Narcotics Control Bureau Dismantles Online Drug Trafficking Network Using Darknet

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a large pan-India drug trafficking network operating under the name “Team Kalki.” The syndicate allegedly distributed narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances across multiple Indian cities using darknet marketplaces and encrypted communication platforms. The crackdown was executed in New Delhi following nearly three months of intelligence gathering, marking a major step in tackling cyber-enabled drug trafficking in the country.

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Rare Marine Amphipod Stenothoe lowryi Recorded in Indian Waters for the First Time

March 10, 2026

Berhampur University Researchers Discover Rare Amphipod Species off Odisha Coast

Researchers from Berhampur University have documented the presence of a rare shrimp-like marine amphipod species, Stenothoe lowryi, in Indian waters for the first time. The discovery occurred at Arjyapalli along the rocky coastline of Ganjam district in Odisha during a scientific survey of coastal habitats. Earlier, this species had only been recorded in Malaysia, making the finding significant for marine biodiversity studies in the Indian Ocean region.

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