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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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

Dogs matter more to Indian middle class than people

Why do people who complain that our municipalities are incapable of offering proper shelter to dogs not worry about the pathetic shelter offered to refugees and victims of political persecution?

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.