MIT scientists shone patterned light on starfish egg cells carrying a modified enzyme; the cells moved and changed shape, and some were stretched into squaresIn a groundbreaking study, scientists have engineered starfish egg cells to respond to light stimuli, allowing them to dynamically alter th...
05 Nov, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
'Mann smelled of alcohol in Parliament by 11 am', Rahul Gandhi launches all-out attack on AAP at Sangrur rallyRahul Gandhi launched a campaign rally in Sangrur where he criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party for failing to addre...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
ED arrests two in trans-national narcotics syndicate operated by Salim Ismail DolaThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested two people in a money laundering investigation linked to the transnational drug trafficking s...
10 Oct, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
When nothing is cheap, winners may come from any corner: 19 stocks with downside to upside potential of -28% to plus 22%Because each pharma company took a different road, they no longer rise and fall together. Where any one of them stands in 10 years depends ...
07 Oct, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
An ECG device in a doctor’s palm: Inside Scanbo’s AI heart-screening pushSurat-based Scanbo has developed an AI-led medical device, D8, that can give a quick interpretation of abnormalities behind the functioning...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
CDSCO steps up scrutiny of pharma drugs containing narcotic substancesThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is addressing regulatory gaps related to the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs. Fol...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
What is Kratom? Is it legal or banned? Why is it getting highlighted following deaths of two University of Mississippi students?Kratom is legal at the federal level, but some state and local governments have banned the substance and federal authorities have issued wa...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.23 AM IST
China adds two fentanyl precursor chemicals to export control listChina has announced new export permit requirements for two chemicals linked to illegal drug production. The chemicals are related to fentan...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Drug-free India by 2029: Centre lays out 3-year roadmap with 200-plus actionsIndia aims to become drug-free by 2029 with a detailed three-year roadmap. This plan focuses on enforcement, synthetic drugs, demand reduct...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
US names India, China, Pakistan among drug transit, illicit drug-producing nations for FY27The United States has designated India, China, and Pakistan as major drug producing or transit countries. This presidential determination c...
16 Sep, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
Amit Shah unveils 3-year roadmap for drug-free IndiaA three-year roadmap from July 2026 to July 2029 has been prepared for a drug-free India. This mission mode initiative involves coordinated...
07 Sep, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
War against drugs: Modi govt has prepared roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029, says Amit ShahUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced a roadmap to make India drug-free by 2029. He stated that drug-free youth power will lead to a deve...
06 Sep, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Maharashtra government approves policy to eradicate drugs by 2029; awareness, strict action plannedMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit an ambitious policy aimed at completely eradicating drug use by 2029. This initiative engages multiple g...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Nationwide anti-narcotics fortnightly drives to begin from SeptemberAnti-drug agencies will launch a year-long national enforcement drive starting September. This initiative includes apprehending absconding ...
23 Aug, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
- Smuggling of synthetic and 'party' drugs pose new challenge for India and Bangladesh
Both the countries decided to share intelligence regarding these drugs, available easily under names like 'Speed' and 'Ecstasy'.
04 Oct, 2012, 09.00 PM IST
- 'Abuse of synthetic and pharmaceutical drugs is increasing'
The abuse of synthetic and pharmaceutical drugs is on a rise and concrete steps should be taken to address the issue, the Narcotics Control...
18 Aug, 2007, 05.41 PM IST
- Curbs imposed on GM drugs licensing
With an increasing number of drug companies seeking entry into the Indian market for recombinant technology-based drugs, regulators are tig...
02 Jul, 2002, 01.59 AM IST