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Trump praises PM Modi’s opium crackdown, but India stays on US drug transit list

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What happened

President Trump welcomed Prime Minister Modi's efforts to curb opium poppy cultivation in India.

Washington designated India among 23 countries as major drug transit or producing nations.

Key facts

  • Washington designated India among 23 countries as major drug transit or producing nations.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:56:42 UTC.

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