Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
31 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Tripura arrests 3,705 illegal migrants since 2022; 3,463 are BangladeshisA senior Home Department official stated that 965 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in 2022, followed by 1,014 in 2023; 947 in 2024; and ...
31 May, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
War or peace? Colombians choose destiny in high-stakes voteColombians are voting in a presidential election to decide the nation's approach to escalating violence, with a choice between continuing l...
31 May, 2026, 07.12 AM IST
Pune hooch tragedy: Toll rises to 17 as 22 police, excise officials suspended, methanol supplier tracedA spurious liquor tragedy in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad has claimed 17 to 18 lives. Most victims were daily wage labourers. The state govern...
30 May, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
29 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
Jihadi drug explained: What is Captagon? 227.7 kg of tablets & powder worth Rs 182 crore seized in India’s 'Operation Ragepill'Jihadi drug: India has achieved its first-ever seizure of Captagon, a synthetic stimulant known as the ‘Jihadi drug’, valued at Rs 182 cror...
16 May, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Indian pharma firms flood west Africa with powerful opioids despite crackdown: AFP investigationIndian pharmaceutical firms are exporting millions of dollars worth of powerful tapentadol opioids to West Africa, fueling a deadly drugs e...
14 May, 2026, 08.21 AM IST
Fake life-saving medicine racket busted in Delhi: Here's how they repackaged and sold drugs across several statesDelhi Police crime branch busted an interstate counterfeit medicine racket, arresting four individuals. The network allegedly sourced gover...
08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Cocaine pollution in rivers may be affecting salmon behaviour more than scientists expectedResearch reveals cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, significantly alter salmon behavior, causing increased travel distances and p...
08 May, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
Trump's $166 billion tariff refunds may finally be in sight as first payouts expected by May 11The Trump administration is set to issue its first tariff refunds around May 11, following the Supreme Court's ruling that the sweeping dut...
30 Apr, 2026, 07.29 AM IST
‘You will be found just like this guy’: Polymarket issues warning as US soldier arrested after winning $400K on Maduro raid betGannon Ken Van Dyke: A US Special Forces soldier was arrested for insider betting on a prediction market, earning over $400,000 by wagering...
24 Apr, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
How Trump’s tariff on this pain killer could save nearly 100,000 Americans. And Elon Musk is psyched about itDonald Trump Tarrifs Update: Donald Trump’s pledge to impose significant tariffs on goods from China, Mexico, and Canada is part of his bro...
26 Nov, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
India, US agree to share more information to curb illegal opioid tradeThe US and India discussed information sharing on the illegal trade of opioids, such as fentanyl, and countering terrorism. They focused on...
29 Feb, 2024, 04.50 PM IST
Assam sets ablaze illegal drugs, psychotropic substances worth Rs 163 croreOver the last two years the central government had stepped up vigil against the illegal drug trade, hitting supply lines, and seizing drugs...
18 Jul, 2021, 08.38 AM IST
Encounter spree: Assam government stands by police action to deal with criminals, says CMOpposition parties including Congress have alleged Assam police under Sarma has become trigger happy. An advocate has filed a complaint aga...
14 Jul, 2021, 08.34 PM IST
- Financial crisis a boon for illegal drug trade
The global economic crisis and the lack of financing available for legitimate businesses offer a golden opportunity for drug traffickers to...
27 Mar, 2009, 02.35 PM IST