Daily brief: Drugs legalised in US finding way into India, Centre tells SC, and all the latest news

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Published on: Dec 20, 2022, 20:55:16 IST

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Drugs legalised in US finding way into India, Centre tells SC

With 19 states in the United States legalising consumption of marijauna and cannabis and many still in the process of doing so, the easily available contraband is being trafficked rampantly into India through air cargo and courier parcels arriving internationally, the Centre informed the Supreme Court last week. Read more

Harsimrat Kaur's swipe at Bhagwant Mann in Parliament: 'Now, drinking, driving entire Punjab'

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal Tuesday targeted Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and claimed he attended Parliament proceedings in an "inebriated state" which, she said, had also triggered requests from other members (who sat near him) for a change in the seating arrangement. Read more

VP Dhankhar to welcome students in parliament, invite them on Sansad tv

Vice President of India and chairman of the Upper House in Parliament Jagdeep Dhankar told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday that the House was devising a mechanism to involve keen school and college students, who want to attend and share their views on the Parliamentary proceedings. Read more

Watch: Incredible scenes as huge crowd welcomes Lionel Messi and Co. in Argentina after FIFA World Cup 2022 glory

Argentina created history on Sunday, defeating France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 Final, at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar. Watch here

Anushka Sharma’s white casuals are winning the Internet for the right reasons

Anushka Sharma’s fashion statements are always loved by her fans. The actor knows how to keep it classy with a twist. Read more

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