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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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US Weighs Strategic Options Around Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Hub

March 10, 2026

Kharg Island Emerges as Key Focus Amid US–Iran Tensions in Persian Gulf

The United States is reportedly evaluating strategic options involving Kharg Island, a critical energy hub of Iran, as tensions escalate in the Middle East. Kharg Island plays a central role in Iran’s petroleum exports, making it one of the most strategically significant energy facilities in the region. Analysts suggest that any disruption to the island’s operations could substantially affect Iran’s oil revenues and its economic capacity to sustain military and strategic activities.

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New Triassic Reptile Species Sonselasuchus cedrus Discovered in Arizona

March 10, 2026

Fossils from Petrified Forest Reveal New Archosaur from Late Triassic Era

Scientists have identified a previously unknown reptile species that lived roughly 225–201 million years ago during the Late Triassic. The discovery was made by palaeontologists from the University of Washington and the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Fossil remains were unearthed in Petrified Forest National Park, a region famous for preserving prehistoric plants and animals. The newly described reptile has been named Sonselasuchus cedrus, offering new clues about the diversity of reptiles that existed alongside early dinosaurs.

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India Remains World’s Second-Largest Arms Importer: SIPRI Report

March 10, 2026

SIPRI Highlights India’s Defence Import Trends and Supplier Diversification

India continues to rank as the second-largest arms importer globally, according to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. The study examines trends in international arms transfers during 2021–2025 and notes that although India’s defence imports declined slightly compared with the 2016–2020 period, the country still depends on foreign suppliers for several advanced military systems. The findings also reflect India’s ongoing effort to balance external procurement with domestic defence production.

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