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WHO may add Saxenda obesity drug to essential medicines

A new obesity drug may go on the WHO's list of recommended essential medicines, enabling help for millions worldwide.

Published on Mar 31, 2023, 2:03 PM IST

Major pharma crackdown in India, action against 76 drug companies: Report

Licences of some Indian drug companies have been canceled, some were suspended while others have been put on notice during the past 15 days. (For Representation)

Updated on Mar 30, 2023, 2:47 PM IST

Personnel on alert as smugglers from Pak use balloons to transport drugs

Amritsar: BSF personnel after shooting down a Pakistani drone entering India from along the International Border in Punjab, near Amritsar, Friday, Feb 3, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI02_03_2023_000014B) (PTI)

Updated on Mar 27, 2023, 4:26 AM IST

Indian sailors return from Iran 4 years after getting clean chit in drugs case

Five Indian merchant navy sailors, including two from the city, returned home on Friday after spending four years in Iran, where they were held in connection with a drugs case.

Updated on Mar 25, 2023, 6:29 AM IST

This Indian traditional Ayurvedic herbal drug can heal ailing kidney, says study

This Indian traditional Ayurvedic herbal drug can heal ailing kidney, suggests a new study

Updated on Mar 6, 2023, 1:16 PM IST

Cancer treatment: Here's how to take care of hair after chemotherapy, radiation

Cancer treatment: Here's how to take care of hair after chemotherapy, radiation

Updated on Feb 9, 2023, 2:45 PM IST

Weight loss pills: Who can benefit, side effects of weight loss drugs

Weight loss pills: Who can benefit, side effects of weight loss drugs

Updated on Jan 13, 2023, 10:49 AM IST

Watch: Cocaine concealed in kurta buttons seized at Mumbai airport

A man who arrived on Ethiopian Airlines flight ET-460 was held and a detailed search of his bag led to the discovery of 1.596 kilograms of cocaine concealed in buttons of kurtas.

Published on Jan 7, 2023, 6:29 AM IST

This drug offers potential treatment for common kidney disease

This drug offers potential treatment for common kidney disease

Updated on Dec 19, 2022, 11:59 AM IST

Centre looks to install scanners at ‘vulnerable’ ports to check drug smuggling

A team of Gujarat ATS recovered 75.3kg heroin from a container near Mundra port on July 12. (ANI file)

Updated on Dec 19, 2022, 9:16 AM IST

Drugs worth over ₹14 crore seized from ambulance by Guwahati police

The ambulance bearing registration number MN-03C-0037 was coming from Manipur

Published on Dec 14, 2022, 4:45 PM IST

Fruit seller-turned-drug peddler caught with 2kg heroin in Chandigarh

Chandigarh SSP Kuldeep Singh Chahal addressing the media after the arrest of drug smuggler Amit Sharma (masked) at the Police Headquarters in Sector 9 on Wednesday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Updated on Dec 8, 2022, 3:08 AM IST

‘Be serious about it’: Supreme Court pulls up Punjab govt over drug menace

The top court has sought an action plan within a week from the state government on the steps taken to curb the production and sale of illegal liquor. (ANI)

Updated on Dec 6, 2022, 6:30 AM IST

Ex CEO, fired from US start-up for alleged LSD use, claims racial discrimination

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Updated on Nov 29, 2022, 9:50 AM IST

Medicine used to treat sleep disorders linked to risk of overdose in teens

Medicine used to treat sleep disorders linked to risk of overdose in teens

Published on Nov 24, 2022, 9:42 AM IST

Pain relief without side effects or addiction is better than opiates: Study

Pain relief without side effects or addiction is better than opiates: Study

Published on Oct 20, 2022, 5:23 PM IST

Maiden Pharma's ‘substandard’ pills came under fire

Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited factory in Sonepat district (PTI)

Updated on Oct 7, 2022, 5:02 AM IST

How to prevent antibiotic-related hearing loss: Study

How to prevent antibiotic-related hearing loss: Study

Published on Sep 28, 2022, 8:39 AM IST

Existing antidiarrheal drug may offer new treatment for autism spectrum disorder

Existing anti-diarrheal drug may offer new treatment for autism spectrum disorder

Updated on Sep 13, 2022, 6:49 PM IST

Canada stabbing suspect has 59 convictions, minister asks ‘Why was he released?’

Mark Arcand (R), brother of stabbing victim Bonnie Burns, and Brian (2nd R), husband of Bonnie, pause behind pictures of Bonnie during a news conference in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada on September 7, 2022. (Photo by Cole BURSTON/AFP)

Updated on Sep 8, 2022, 3:23 AM IST

Delhi: ₹1,200 crore worth drugs seized from 2 Afghan nationals

The accused were apprehended from Meethapur Road, near Kalindi Kunj Metro Station in New Delhi. (Representative Image/HT File)

Published on Sep 6, 2022, 10:07 PM IST

NIDAAN: First portal on arrested narco offenders by NCB to aid various agencies

According to the blueprint prepared for the operation of the portal, any agency can search for the crime history, personal details, fingerprints, court cases and appeals made etc. with regard to a drug offender from any part of the country.

Published on Aug 17, 2022, 4:23 PM IST

Drugs worth ₹1,000 crore seized in Gujarat

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Published on Aug 17, 2022, 5:12 AM IST

Student from Puducherry dies of drug overdose in Goa, say police

Rishwanth, 21, had arrived in Goa along with three friends on Saturday

Published on Aug 17, 2022, 12:31 AM IST

Cops bust interstate drug syndicate, 2 held in east Delhi

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Published on Jun 5, 2022, 11:36 PM IST

Record ‘billion meth pills’ seized in East, Southeast Asia last year, says UN

A man shows fake oranges filled with illegal drug pills.

Published on May 30, 2022, 12:13 PM IST

After Aryan misstep, NCB chief asks all units to chase only big rings

In the case of Aryan Khan, recovery of six grams hashish from his friend Arbaaz Merchant and WhatsApp chats were used to charge the son of movie star Shah Rukh Khan for consumption and possession of drugs. (HT FILE)

Updated on May 29, 2022, 4:27 AM IST

Big Boss winner, popular singer among 142 detained as cops bust Hyderabad rave

More than 150 people, including 39 women were detained and some of them were let off after questioning. Later in the afternoon, the police released a list of 142 people, including 19 staff members of the pub located in a 5-star hotel in Banjara Hills. (ANI PHOTO.)

Updated on Apr 4, 2022, 5:08 AM IST

Govt plans central drug database

Experts said it can work as a ready reckoner since the data will be officially verified. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Apr 1, 2022, 12:06 AM IST

Tuberculosis: Medicinal and alternative therapies to treat TB

Tuberculosis: Medicinal and alternative therapies to treat TB

Updated on Mar 28, 2022, 5:22 PM IST

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