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    Drugs News

    India, US review bilateral counter-narcotics cooperation amid joint crackdown

    The Indian delegation was led by NCB director general Anurag Garg and the US delegation was headed by ONDCP's acting deputy director Debbie Seguin.
    India News
    Published 2 days ago

    Nice cars, apartments, sex workers: How French drug gangs are recruiting children

    French police have struggled to rein in drug gangs, who have turned to social media to recruit children.
    World News
    Updated 3 days ago

    'Mann smelled of alcohol in Parliament’: Rahul launches all-out attack on AAP at Sangrur rally

    Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addresses the “Insaaf Rally” in Sangrur on Wednesday.
    India News
    Published 8 days ago

    Faster relief for depression that resists antidepressants

    Psychedelics have long been explored as potential therapies for mental health illnesses. But regulators have raised concerns about this class of chemicals.
    Ht Vital
    Published 13 days ago

    Supreme Court questions government over medicine overpricing

    The Centre told the court that capping trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs at 30% of MRP could save patients around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,500 crore annually.
    India News
    Published 16 days ago

    Handheld devices to detect spurious drugs in Maharashtra government health systems

    Worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.2 crore each, these handheld devices can detect spurious tablets, syrups, and even injections within minutes.
    India News
    Updated 17 days ago

    Punjab cop in anti-drone unit helped smugglers clear 24 drug deliveries, arrested

    Punjab accounted for 298 of India’s 305 drone-related narcotics seizure cases in 2025, with 461 kg of drugs recovered in the state.
    Cities
    Updated 21 days ago

    ‘Chitta’ reaches faster than pizza, cold drink in Punjab: Sachin Pilot

    AICC General Secretary in charge of Punjab, Sachin Pilot.
    India News
    Updated 28 days ago

    Himachal Pradesh's Parvati Valley sees a multi-agency anti-drug operation. What we know

    An NCB spokesperson said that at least 592 acres of illicit cannabis cultivation have been destroyed in Kullu over the last two months.
    India News
    Published 31 days ago

    China’s ‘Breaking Bad’: Retired chemistry professor held in ₹7 crore drug bust

    A still from the popular TV show 'Breaking Bad'
    Trending
    Updated 32 days ago

    Government proposes tighter curbs on prescription-only drugs ads by pharmacies, wholesalers

    The silver foil around your tablets is more than just packaging, with an important role in medicine storage.
    India News
    Published 34 days ago

    Cannabis extract worth ₹1 crore concealed in cosmetic jars seized at Pune airport

    Officers allegedly found a waxy, semi-solid substance with a pungent odour concealed inside three commercial cosmetic containers.
    Cities
    Published 41 days ago

    Christa Pike health update: Latest news on Tennessee death row inmate

    Christa Pike remained alive after Tennessee officials administered two doses of the lethal-injection drug pentobarbital during an attempted execution on September 30.
    World News
    Published 42 days ago

    Christa Pike survives execution: What is agonal breathing and how does pentobarbital work?

    Christa Pike survives execution after 2 lethal injections.
    World News
    Updated 43 days ago

    Latest seizure puts Coast Guard’s counter-narcotics role in focus

    The Coast Guard has seized 8,500 kg of narcotics worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>46,543 crore in the past five years. (Representative file photo)
    India News
    Updated 43 days ago

    BJP puts personal loss at heart of Punjab anti-drug campaign

    BJP national president Nitin Nabin (sitting third from left), party national general secretary Tarun Chugh, state unit chief Kewal Singh Dhillon, his predecessor Sunil Jakhar, and Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha interacting with victims and families affected by drug abuse during the launch of the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra at Madhopur in Pathankot district on September 18. (File photo)
    Cities
    Published 45 days ago

    State youth known for valour, hard work: Saini

    Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini with former cricketer Shikhar Dhawan during the marathon in Faridabad on Sunday. (Sourced)
    Cities
    Published 46 days ago

    Essential to protect youth from drugs: Haryana CM

    Essential to protect youth from drugs: Haryana CM
    Cities
    Published 46 days ago

    Ludhiana: Action ‘delayed’ against imposters, Dehlon SHO sent to police lines

    One of the men, dressed in police-like attire was tied to a pole and being beaten up. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 48 days ago

    Think a vape or joint is safe? Doctor ranks ‘5 most dangerous things to inhale’

    A cardiologist highlights the dangers of inhaling substances. Marijuana, vaping, tobacco, cocaine, and methamphetamine were ranked from least to most harmful.
    Lifestyle
    Published 49 days ago

    Karnataka FDA cancels 16 drug licences in counterfeit medicine crackdown

    The food licence was suspended with immediate effect in the interest of public health and safety, the FDA said. (HT)
    India News
    Updated 53 days ago

    Centre declares 6 Punjab districts as ‘ultrasensitive’ drug zones

    Raj Kumar, spokesperson of the ministry of home affairs and Amanjit Singh, zonal director, NCB during a press conference in Chandigarh.
    Cities
    Updated 57 days ago

    Punjab faces pharma drug threat as drone tech chokes heroin inflow

    The anti-drone response is backed by 64 second-line defence nakas involving around 600 police personnel and 2,367 CCTV cameras installed at 585 locations.
    Cities
    Updated 60 days ago

    Ludhiana: 65-year-old man assaulted with pestle while searching for missing son

    The victim, Nand Lal of Dugri, was searching for his 27-year-old son Aman, who went missing from their house. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 67 days ago

    Indian man charged with drug trafficking in US; sold meth from pizza outlet

    More than 40 pounds of methamphetamine as well as three firearms and more than $10,000 in cash were seized from Singh's apartment.
    World News
    Updated 69 days ago

    Punjab: Missing youth’s body exhumed from agricultural field, 2 held

    Station house officer (SHO) Dalwinder Singh said the family continued searching for Amandeep. (HT File)
    Cities
    Published 76 days ago

    2 held after Thane college student’s drug video goes viral; supplier on the run

    The Vartak Nagar Police took cognisance of the video and called the two students for questioning. They subsequently booked the student who was seen consuming the drug. ( photo by Praful Gangurde / Hindustan Times )
    Cities
    Updated 86 days ago

    Soap cases emerge as unlikely symbol of Northeast’s heroin crackdown

    Herion being smuggled in soap cases
    India News
    Updated 87 days ago

    Bombay HC quashes FIR over BMC’s Covid drug purchase of ₹5.96 crore

    The Bombay High Court has quashed an FIR against Mylan Laboratories over alleged irregularities in BMC’s Remdesivir procurement during the Covid-19 pandemic.
    Cities
    Updated 89 days ago

    Random tests, 3 strikes: What India’s pilot drug-testing rulebook says

    Several passengers on the turbulence-hit Air India flight had injured their heads, and some sustained back injuries.
    Ht Explainers
    Updated 93 days ago
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