RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday delivered a series of strong remarks on spirituality, national identity, Indian civilisation and contemporary challenges and called the country a Hindu Rashtra’, at the Divya Geeta Prerna Utsav in Lucknow.

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.

Fifteen individuals protesting Delhi’s severe pollution were detained at C Hexagon after refusing to disperse. Protesters allegedly used pepper spray on police, causing irritation to several officers who required hospitalization. Legal action is expected against those involved in the incident.