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Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said a “ruthless approach” has to be taken against narcotics traders to eradicate the menace of drugs in India and asked all state governments to keep aside their political differences and join the battle. Source

The government had proposed to make film piracy a punishable offence which could attract imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of up to Rs 10 lakh, or both Source

Two high-profile names were the highlights of the Congress' star campaigners' list for the upcoming assembly polls in Karnataka, one for making it and the other for being dropped off it. Source

Parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Manali, received snowfall on Wednesday, covering Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass with a blanket of snow. Source

As India became the most populous country in the world, UN projections estimate that the country's population is expected to grow for the next three decades after which it will begin declining. Source

Same-sex marriages cannot be termed urban elitist concepts just because more people from cities are coming out of the closet, the Supreme Court said today while hearing arguments seeking legal sanction for gay marriages. Source

Apple CEO Tim Cook will welcome customers at the inauguration of the iconic iPhone maker's first official store in the national capital at Select Citywalk Mall tomorrow, according to sources. Source