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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicDrug control

Topic: Drug control

US, India launch drug policy working group to step up fight against narcotics, narco-terror

Inaugural meeting targets narco-terrorism, precursor chemicals &supply chain security. New Delhi accords the highest priority to tackling narcotics trafficking, says Indian envoy.

Top panel suggests bringing health supplements under drug laws, greater scrutiny of their claims

8-member panel formed in Jan was tasked to review regulatory purview of nutraceuticals on account of overlapping issues of nutraceuticals with drugs. It gave report to govt this month.

Govt body issues safety alert for common period painkiller — what you need to know

Mefenamic acid, sold under various brand names such as Meftal, Mefanorm, and Mefkind, can cause DRESS Syndrome, a rare but serious condition that can damage the liver, heart, and lungs. 

Modi govt likely to bring in stricter pan-Indian system to recall substandard drugs from market

Provision included in draft bill to be approved by Union cabinet. Existing drugs law mentions product recall, but doesn't specify timelines or system for auditing and accountability.

Popular acidity drug has cancer-causing substance, says US health regulator

The drug, Ranitidine, is available in India under the brand names of ‘Aciloc’ and ‘Zinetac’.

Petition against Punjab’s drug problem is stuck — in sealed covers

The Punjab and Haryana HC has been hearing a vital PIL regarding drug trafficking in the state but has so far taken on record 8 sealed covers.

Govt moves to contain panic after 30 lakh kids get ‘eradicated’ polio strain with vaccine

Central govt is likely to issue advisory saying vaccine in question is 'not harmful to children’.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.