India brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries in seven years through technology-driven action: GovtIndia repatriated 274 fugitives from 36 countries between 2019 and July 2026, compared with an average of four a year during 2004-13, the g...
04 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Flying from India to the UAE? Know these baggage restrictions on food, medicines and other itemsTravelers from India to the UAE must check airline and customs regulations before packing. Certain food items like copra and poppy seeds ar...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Easy access, rising addiction: The new face of Northeast’s drug problemNortheast India’s narcotics crisis is no longer confined to cross-border trafficking. As heroin becomes widely available across parts of As...
26 Jul, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
NCB dismantles Myanmar-based drug syndicate, arrests kingpinThe Narcotics Control Bureau arrested a key Myanmar-based drug kingpin. Nengzatuan @ Tuanpi was apprehended in Churachandpur, Manipur. This...
22 Jul, 2026, 08.17 PM IST
FBI issues 'wanted' notice for Indian national in drug trafficking caseThe FBI has launched a search for Harmanveer Singh following "Operation Hard Ball", an international crackdown on India-linked crime syndic...
22 Jul, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
US announces USD 50,000 reward for information on 'Most Wanted' gangster Goldy BrarThe FBI is offering a fifty thousand dollar reward for information leading to Goldy Brar's arrest. He is wanted for alleged involvement wit...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
AI profiling of traffickers at airports, screening of students in varsities part of India's maiden drug control visionIndia will deploy AI passenger profiling and drug screening in educational institutions. This national roadmap aims to combat drug traffick...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
BRICS adopts Guwahati Declaration to strengthen fight against drug traffickingBRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking. They will enhance information ex...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat drug traffickingIn a proactive move, India has suggested establishing a dedicated virtual working group within BRICS to address the increasingly sophistica...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
India to host two-day BRICS anti-drug agencies meet in Guwahati from July 6Guwahati will host a crucial two-day BRICS meeting from July 6, bringing together anti-drug agency heads to bolster intelligence sharing an...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat narcotics traffickingIndia has proposed a dedicated virtual working group for BRICS nations to combat evolving drug trafficking trends. Speaking at a Guwahati m...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Guwahati hosts BRICS meet amid rising synthetic drug threatIndia is set to host the BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati from July 6-7. This crucial gathering aims to bolster intelligence sh...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Myanmar overtakes Afghanistan as top illicit opium source; NCB flags India riskMyanmar has become the world's top source of illicit opium, surpassing Afghanistan due to its ongoing civil war and economic crisis. This s...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Govt to amend NDPS Act to plug loopholes exploited by narco syndicates: Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to amend the NDPS Act to combat drug syndicates, emphasizing a strict approach against peddle...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Government to move NDPS from Finance Ministry to Ministry of Home AffairsCurrently, while the home ministry governs the Narcotics Control Bureau, the Department of Revenue (DoR) in the finance ministry administer...
23 Jun, 2022, 05.21 PM IST
Narcotics Control Bureau gets regular Chief after an yearThe NCB is the national agency, under the command of the Union Home Ministry, to implement anti-drug laws and conduct enforcement action ag...
02 Feb, 2016, 04.44 PM IST
UP tops in cash seizures, Punjab in drugs and liquor in pollsUttar Pradesh saw the maximum amount of cash being seized during restrictions imposed in the run up to the assembly elections in five state...
05 Mar, 2012, 10.50 PM IST