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Operation Ragepill: NCB Seizes ₹182 Crore 'Jihadi Drug' Captagon in India’s First-Ever Bust

May 22, 2026

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In a major breakthrough, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted Operation Ragepill on May 16, 2026, dismantling an international drug syndicate and seizing about 227.7 kilograms of Captagon, a synthetic stimulant often dubbed the “Jihadi drug,” with an estimated market value of ₹182 crore in the Gulf and Middle East. The operation marks India’s first-ever seizure of this psychotropic substance, exposing how the country was being used as a transit hub.

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Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary: Haryana Hidden Gem with a New Constellation Garden

May 22, 2026

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Haryana’s first constellation garden has been developed at the Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary in the Seonsar forest area of Pehowa. The sanctuary is located in Kaithal and Kurukshetra districts. It spreads over 4,452.85 hectares. This place is special for both nature and history. It is linked to the mythical Saraswati River. It also has ancient bricks from the Kushan and Gupta periods. Now, a constellation garden adds a modern touch for stargazers.

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India to Host Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on May 26

May 22, 2026

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India will host the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi on 26 May 2026. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has invited his counterparts from Australia, Japan, and the United States. The four ministers will discuss regional and global issues. They will also review ongoing Quad projects. This is the first Quad foreign ministers’ gathering on Indian soil since 2023. The previous meeting was held in Washington, D.C., on 1 July 2025.

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UMMID Programme: India Mission to Tackle Rare Genetic Disorders

May 22, 2026

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The UMMID (Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders) Programme is India’s major national initiative to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and management of inherited genetic disorders. Launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in 2019, the programme focuses on affordable healthcare, early detection, genetic counselling, and public awareness. It has established nearly 30 NIDAN Kendras across the country to provide advanced genetic testing and counselling services, especially in underserved regions.

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Tripti Mukherjee to Get Padma Shri: The Woman Who Saved Kantha Embroidery

May 22, 2026

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Kantha stitch artist Tripti Mukherjee will receive the Padma Shri on May 25, 2026. She is being honoured for preserving West Bengal’s traditional embroidery. She has also empowered rural women by teaching them this art. For nearly four decades, she has worked to keep Kantha alive and take it to the world. The award will be presented by President Droupadi Murmu. This is a proud moment for India’s handicraft sector.

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