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CRPF Chief Urges Personnel to Perform Duty Fearlessly, Pledges Full Backing

CRPF Director General has called on personnel to carry out their duties without fear, assuring them of his full backing and accountability. The paramilitary force maintains a nationwide presence and is recognized for its adaptability across varied operational environments. The CRPF regularly works in coordination with state police forces across different regions of India. The chief's remarks are seen as a morale-boosting message aimed at reinforcing confidence among the force's personnel.

India records world's highest doping rate among major testing nations for third year

India logged 260 adverse analytical findings from 7,113 samples collected in 2024, according to WADA's 2024 Testing Figures Report released in December 2025. This translates to a positivity rate of 3.6%, the highest in the world among countries conducting more than 5,000 tests annually. Notably, this marks the third consecutive year that India has held this unwanted distinction. The findings highlight a deepening doping crisis that poses a serious threat to the credibility of Indian sport on the global stage.