Ballot box binge: Votes loom in coming days from Mongolia to Iran to Britain in a busy election year
Even in a busy year of elections around the world, the next few days stand out.
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Opinion: Here’s why marijuana should not be reclassified as a lower-risk drug
Editor’s Note: Michael Brown is the global director of counter-narcotics technology at Rigaku Analytical Devices. His career as a special agent for the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) spanned more than 32 years and saw him involved in the interdiction of multi-ton amounts of marijuana in the United States and overseas. Most recently he was the DEA Headquarters staff coordinator for the Office of Foreign Operations for the Middle East-Europe-Afghanistan-India. The views expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more opinionat CNN.
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: The humble onion could be holding India's economy hostage
This report is from this week's CNBC's "Inside India" newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse and the big businesses behind its meteoric rise. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.
How Hardik Pandya turned boos into cheers in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 run
After being the target of fans’ scorn in the IPL, Hardik Pandya has been on the path to redemption at the T20 World Cup.
Maldives minister arrested for performing ‘black magic’ on President Muizzu
Police in the Maldives have arrested a state environment minister, officers said on Thursday, with media in the Indian Ocean nation reporting she was accused of performing “black magic” on the president.
India vs England – T20 World Cup semifinal: Weather forecast, pitch, Kohli
England expect Virat Kohli to ‘step up’ in the match, but are ready to fight India’s aggression with some of their own.
Protests against India mosque demolition
There have been protests in Delhi in India where authorities bulldozed parts of a mosque due to alleged encroachment. In the past month, several religious sites have been demolished across the country after being ruled illegal.