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  Multi-agency raids in northeastern states revealed illicit transactions worth over Rs 270 crore, leading to arrests and freezing of bank accounts and properties. The operation aimed to dismantle drug cartels and hawala networks and is part of the government's mission to eradicate drug smuggling syndicates by 2029.

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• Bulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnout

  Bulgaria's presidential election, scheduled for November 1, will now proceed to a run-off following low voter turnout and no candidate surpassing the required threshold. President Iliana Yotova, with 35-36.5% of the vote, faces former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, who garnered 31-33.5%, in a second round. The elections, held on Sunday, saw 22.2% voter turnout, short of the 50% required for a candidate to win in the first round. The run-off will be held on November 1. The elections were peaceful, with no…

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