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
'Bhang is not ganja': Man arrested with 11 kg of 'suspected drug' walks free after Jharkhand HC says NDPS Act does not ban bhangBhang not ganja: The Jharkhand High Court has acquitted a man convicted under the NDPS Act for allegedly carrying 11 kg of ganja, after a F...
06 Jul, 2026, 03.53 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
Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Southwest monsoon to cover parts of Gujarat, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan in next 4 days: IMDIn its daily forecast, the IMD said isolated extremely heavy rainfall is likely over Konkan and the Gujarat region between July 4-7, Madhya...
04 Jul, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
FDA issues compliance order for milk sector in Maharashtra; warns of Rs 10 lakh fine for violationsMaharashtra FDA has mandated strict food safety compliance across the entire milk supply chain, from farms to retailers. New guidelines aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Delhi government clears Rs 8,300-crore for 7-year programme to combat air pollutionIn a bid to improve air quality, the Delhi government has introduced an ambitious seven-year project worth Rs 8,300 crore, primarily funded...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
PM Modi to visit Rajasthan, Gujarat on SaturdayPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan and a semiconduc...
03 Jul, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
New rules simplify drug launches, reduce manufacturer liability for overchargingNew rules now allow drug manufacturers to launch similar medicines without prior price approval, streamlining market entry. Companies can s...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Southwest monsoon enters Rajasthan, seven days behind schedule: IMDMonsoon has finally arrived in parts of Rajasthan, seven days behind schedule, bringing relief to eastern districts. The India Meteorologic...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.21 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
Punjab drug body finds critical lapses at Jackson Laboratories' manufacturing facility in AmritsarThe Punjab FDA has taken decisive action by revoking the manufacturing licence of Jackson Laboratories in Amritsar due to severe regulatory...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
CDSCO asks states, port offices to step up screening to curb imports of illegal drugsIndia's drug regulator is intensifying border screenings to block unapproved medicines from entering the country. Authorities are cracking ...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST