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80,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 8 cr seized in Assam’s Karimganj district, 2 arrested

The apprehended persons were identified as Tinku Malakar & Sujit Deb from Tripura. This comes after 10,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 1 cr were seized in Karimganj district Monday.

Over 560 kg cocaine seized. What we know so far about one of Delhi police’s biggest drug busts

Four have been arrested including Delhi-based businessman who owned godown from where cops recovered most of the cocaine, and Mumbai resident who was here to 'collect consignment'.

Over 60% drug cocktails used for mental illnesses in India unapproved by apex regulator, finds study

Study by researchers from UK, India & Qatar was published this month, suggests unapproved fixed-dose combination drugs should be withdrawn and no longer manufactured.

34 more fixed dose combination drugs likely to be banned, apex regulator says after big crackdown

A total of 344 such medicines were banned in 2018, and another 156, used for common conditions such as fever, allergies, hypertension, colds etc, earlier this month.

Biden unveils crackdown on deadly Fentanyl crisis

New measures target production, distribution, and penalties.

Govt chooses 3 anti-cancer drugs for concessions — but list of life-saving costly medicines is long

Three drugs given customs duty waiver this week are all by a single drugmaker, it has been pointed out. Oncologists say concession basket needs to be extended.

Blockbuster diabetes & obesity drug gets nod for India launch but may be available only next year

Tirzepatide is a type 2 diabetes and obesity drug sold by US firm Eli Lilly under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound. It may take around 6 months for it to be launched in India.

Delhi Police bust fake cancer drugs racket, Syrian national among 4 arrested

Cyber cell seizes fake as well as unregistered medicines worth Rs 4 crore from two firms which allegedly manufactured and distributed them.

Crusade against drugs, not ‘Khalistan’, draws crowds to Amritpal’s proxy campaign in Khadoor Sahib

Amritpal's 10-point manifesto include end of drug culture & extortions, justice in sacrilege cases, struggle for release of Bandi Singhs. His parents are campaigning on his behalf.

US rapper Nicki Minaj held at Amsterdam airport for possession of soft drugs, says report

Dutch military police confirmed a 41-year-old American woman had been held for possession of soft drugs Saturday. Police, however, did not identify the suspect.

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.