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In a decisive move aimed at cracking down on the interwoven web of terrorism, organized crime, and smuggling, India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently made a significant arrest. They apprehended Vikramjeet Singh, more popularly known as Vikram Brar. He's a key figure associated with Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster currently serving time in jail. The capture of Brar came immediately after he was deported from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India.

India, a land steeped in history and culture, has been a victim of one of the most egregious forms of cultural theft. For centuries, countless Indian sculptures, each a priceless piece of our shared human heritage, have been illicitly taken from their homeland. Today, they lie in museums and private collections worldwide, their true origins obscured, their cultural context lost. This article aims to shed light on this issue, expressing the anger, frustration, and sense of loss felt by Indians and all who value cultural heritage.

In a significant decision that has sent ripples across India's political and business landscape, a court in Delhi has issued prison sentences for former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament (MP) Vijay Darda, his son Devender Darda, and director of JLD Yavatmal Energy Pvt Ltd Manoj Kumar Jayaswal. The sentencing is a result of a case related to discrepancies in the allotment of a coal block in Chhattisgarh, highlighting the robustness of India's judicial system in addressing corruption and abuse of power.

India, a country renowned for its rich cultural, natural, and historical heritage, has 52 potential locations that are eagerly awaiting the coveted UNESCO World Heritage tag. At present, the nation already boasts 40 recognized UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each exhibiting unique features that reflect the depth and diversity of India's heritage.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), a leading pioneer in the field of space exploration, has excitingly announced its forthcoming space mission, scheduled to take place at the break of dawn, precisely at 6:30 a.m. on the 30th of July. ISRO is known for its remarkable feats in space science, and this time around, it's poised to embark on another important mission that further boosts India's status in the global space community.

In a world that's increasingly interconnected, where every nation's security relies on global efforts, Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor (NSA), brought attention to the critical role of cybersecurity during a crucial meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. The meeting involved high-ranking representatives from the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) as well as 'Friends of BRICS', which included several African countries and others from the Global South.

The recent proposal made by a Parliamentary standing committee has caused quite a stir in the national preservation circles. The said committee has taken a bold and patriotic stance, recommending the creation of a devoted cultural heritage squad that will focus on the recovery of stolen antiquities from India.

Alright, gather around folks. It's time for a little story about the Supreme Court, Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi government, and a considerable sum of money (to the tune of Rs 415 crore) that's needed to pull off a spectacular show called the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project. Now, this story got a bit more interesting on Monday when the Supreme Court set a two-month deadline for the AAP Government to pull together this pretty penny. Our source? Good old PTI, the news agency.

In a thrilling revelation, an ancient piece of art, estimated to be approximately 2,300 years old, has been recently discovered in the Puri district of Odisha, a state on India's eastern coast. What makes this artifact particularly unique is that it isn't just any artifact; it is an elephant statue, and not only that, it dates back to a time when Buddhism was the dominant religion in the region, particularly during the rule of the notable Emperor Ashoka.