Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction. 

​Afghanistan used to produce more than 80% of global opium but a Taliban ban has cut that to a fraction.  

Bihar deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha and RJD MLC Ajay Kumar engaged in a heated exchange during the first phase of elections. Sinha alleged his convoy was attacked with cow dung, while Kumar accused Sinha of intimidating voters. Both leaders traded insults, with Sinha blaming Kumar’s men for stopping their vehicle and engaging in hooliganism.

Chief minister Siddaramaiah criticizes Centre over FRP for sugarcane, plans meetings with farmers and factory owners amid protests in North Karnataka demanding ₹3500 per tonne.