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TopicDrugs in India

Topic: drugs in India

Govt considers low-dose emicizumab for haemophilia, trial finds it more effective than existing treatment

‘Miracle drug’ can cost Rs 13 lakh for haemophilia A patient annually, but reduced dose found efficacious & cost-effective in small trial. Larger trial is under way.

SubscriberWrites: Kerala’s drug crisis— a looming catastrophe for a model state

With drug abuse surging among Kerala’s youth, the state stands at a crossroads—policing alone won’t save a generation; only community-led reform can.

Now Haryana has a drug problem too. And unique ways of fighting it

Haryana villagers have taken the fight against drugs into their own hands. Vigilante groups across the state are naming and shaming users and peddlers, but caste plays a part too.

Ex-naval officer’s son held from Amritsar as cops trace source of 562 kg cocaine busted in Delhi

Delhi Police seized cocaine worth over Rs 2,000 cr from godown in Mahipalpur Extension. Five arrested including Delhi-based businessman who was working with Dubai-based handler.

Delhi LG recommends CBI inquiry in supply of ‘non-standard’ drugs in govt hospitals

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai alleged that there is an attempt to obstruct the work of the government through such inquiries.

Confiscate assets, shame them publicly: Amit Shah calls for strong action against drug trade

The home minister emphasised that harsher punishment will act as a stronger deterrent, as it will effectively convey a stronger message.

Proposal to regulate prices of non-essential drugs on hold, RSS affiliate was among opponents

Central govt had proposed to apply trade margin rationalisation (TMR) approach to regulate prices of non-scheduled drugs, which would have resulted in capping trade margins.

Home Minister Shah says battle against drugs delicately poised, asks states to join hands

Responding to a Lok Sabha discussion on the government's steps to control drug abuse in the country, Shah said the Modi government has vowed to jail all drug traders in the next two years.

NCB visits Shah Rukh Khan’s residence ‘Mannat’ hours after he visits son in jail

Another team of Narcotics Control Bureau reached actor Ananya Pandey's residence in Mumbai. She has been summoned by the probe agency for questioning.

Army recovers 30kg of contraband substance worth Rs 25 crore along LoC in J&K’s Uri

Police said Indian troops deployed along the LoC in Baramulla district observed suspicious movement and on searching, found a 'drug like' substance was dropped there.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.