Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent an 80-member National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team to Myanmar for rescue operations in earthquake-hit regions. India also dispatched naval ships and plans to send a field hospital from Agra, underscoring its commitment as a first responder in regional crises.
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In the case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, the CBI's FIR in the gold-smuggling racket has left the accused column blank, giving them flexibility in summoning individuals. The DRI suspects a coordinated syndicate between Dubai and India. The ED also raided multiple locations, including Ranya's flat, seizing documents and gadgets, pointing to high-level corruption.
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