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Topic: Drugs

Maduro’s ‘capture’ by US follows a four-month-long build-up. A look at the timeline

Since September, Trump administration has been carrying out a series of punitive strikes, with most of them happening on the sea, to curtail the flow of drugs into the US.

English researchers chance upon ‘highly potent’ antibiotic. It may help tackle antimicrobial resistance

The new antibiotic, hiding in plain sight so far, can kill seven different types of bacteria, including those causing skin, blood, urinary infections.

Punjab’s war on drugs fell victim to abuse. 8 years on, an overhaul begins

2016 survey estimated that 15.4% of Punjab's population was engaged in substance use. Latest NCRB report says state recorded highest no. of overdose deaths for 2nd straight year in 2023.

Roche patent case: Why SC refused to halt Natco’s generic spinal muscular atrophy drug Risdiplam

Roche had approached Delhi High Court, accusing Natco of violating its Indian patent, before going to the Supreme Court with its petition.

To ease launch of generics & push clinical trials of novel therapies, govt moves to amend drug rules

Proposed amendments to New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules will scrap test licences, cut application processing time. Move part of govt effort to establish India as hub for pharma R&D.

Indian-origin man arrested by Canada border agency for ‘trafficking’ 187 kg of cocaine worth $23.3 mn

Accused identified as Karamveer Singh from Brampton, Ontario. This comes on the heels of the Canadian Police in Ontario arresting 6 men of Indian origin on similar charges.

4 months after fentanyl arrests, 6 Indian-origin men held in $48 mn cocaine bust in Canada

Arrests come amid Canadian crackdown on international drug trafficking networks. Last November, RCMP arrested one Gaganpreet Randhawa in what was termed ‘largest’ drug lab bust.

Gut health probiotics now among top selling drugs in India, but doctors advise caution against hype

Due to self-administration & preventive use of probiotics, besides doctors’ prescriptions, probiotic brands Enterogermina & Econorm have clocked in over Rs 450 cr in sales over the past yr.

Fentanyl precursors labelled as Vit C, shipped to US, then Mexico. Inside US indictment of 2 Surat firms

Raxuter Chemicals & Athos Chemicals have been charged with criminal conspiracy. Part of probe also involved undercover agents posing as buyers, striking a deal with Raxuter founder.

Indian-origin man arrested in Canada’s ‘largest’ drug lab bust, nearly 400 kg of meth seized

Gaganpreet Randhawa is currently in custody and has been charged with numerous drug and firearms-related offences, a Royal Canadian Mountain Police statement said.

On Camera

Why Rahul Gandhi wasn’t allowed to read an excerpt from General Naravane’s memoir

General MM Naravane’s memoir—Four Stars of Destiny—reveals that he was left hanging by political leadership for more than two hours as Chinese tanks drove towards Indian positions.

Trade deal with US likely to lift Rupee & stocks, say investors

New Delhi: India’s agreement with the US to buy $500 billion-worth of goods over five years includes an existing pipeline of projects, as well...

Adani Defence teams up with Italy’s Leonardo to tap India’s mega helicopter market

The partnership will focus on targeting the Indian Armed Forces' requirements, particularly for Leonardo's AW169M and AW109 TrekkerM helicopters.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.