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Topic: Drugs

Drug regulator initiates move to control tapentadol & pregabalin sale amid reports of growing misuse

India's apex drug regulator will form a panel to examine whether more regulatory restrictions should be put in place. Experts say more curbs a good idea but implementation is key.

70% of antibiotic fixed-dose combination drugs sold in India unapproved or banned, finds study

Govt’s moves to curb irrational fixed-dose combinations may have been insufficient & lack enforcement, say researchers. Study published in Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice.

On dead patient’s plea, HC asks Centre for ‘best option’ to make affordable breast cancer meds available

Directive comes on 2022 plea filed by patient seeking Kerala HC's intervention to urge govt to help slash price of a critical cancer drug. She died during the course of the case.

Luis Rubiales to Maradona & a Medellín murder: The long list of football scandals

Spanish football federation chief Luis Rubiales stoked controversy by kissing Spanish midfielder Jenni Hermoso without consent after the women's team won the World Cup.

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.

Abolishing drugs a romantic notion. Legalisation is a better shot at combating addiction

At the launch of psychiatrist Dr Anirudh Kala’s book Most of What You Know About Addiction is Wrong, panellists wanted the audience to change their view of addicts as criminals.

Ostarine (MK 2866) SARMs | Side Effect Analysis, Price, Dosage and Alternatives in USA

At the present day, ostarine is frequently used for the purpose of improving athletic performance and training gains, frequently in unethical ways.

NCB catches narcotics carrying ‘mothership’ in Indian Ocean, seizes 2,500 kg methamphetamine worth Rs 12,000 cr

Seizure by Narcotics Control Bureau & Indian Navy part of Operation Samudragupta, targeting maritime trafficking of drugs originating from Afghanistan, & is 'largest' in terms of monetary value.

Controversial Punjab Police officer Rajjit Singh dismissed for ‘role in drugs trade’. What he is accused of

Rajjit Singh, an officer of the Punjab Police Service, is currently posted as assistant inspector general (AIG), NRI affairs. His dismissal was announced by CM Bhagwant Mann.

Nephew of Indira Gandhi’s assassin Satwant Singh arrested over drug peddling charges in New Zealand

Baltej Singh's arrest comes a month after the Auckland Police had raided a small warehouse in Manukau, where it found 'multiple pallets of beer cans' allegedly laced with methamphetamine.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

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.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

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.