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Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz in trouble after alleged drug test

Pakistan's Mohammad Nawaz in trouble after alleged drug test

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz is under investigation after allegedly testing positive for recreational drug use during the T20 World Cup 2026, raising concerns about player conduct and anti-doping standards.

Dr Reddy's Labs plunges 69% to Rs 443 crore, hit by lenalidomide exit and semaglutide issues

Dr Reddy's Labs plunges 69% to Rs 443 crore, hit by lenalidomide exit and semaglutide issues

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Dr Reddy's Laboratories reported a 68.7 per cent year-on-year decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 443.5 crore in Q1 FY27, primarily due to the end of its lenalidomide sales agreement, a Rs 240-crore provision for semaglutide API inventory quality issues, and elevated freight costs.

Jammu Police Nab Drug Peddler, Seize Heroin and Cash

Jammu Police Nab Drug Peddler, Seize Heroin and Cash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu arrested a drug peddler and recovered heroin and cash during a patrolling operation in Narwal.

Two Gujarat Men Arrested For Drug Possession In Goa

Two Gujarat Men Arrested For Drug Possession In Goa

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Two men from Gujarat have been arrested in Goa for allegedly possessing charas worth Rs 2 lakh.

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A drug smuggler was arrested in Rajasthan's Nagaur, and 512 grams of heroin worth over Rs 1 crore was seized from his possession during an anti-narcotics drive, police said on Tuesday.

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

How Punjab Police Busted A Cross-Border Drug Ring

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 64.62 kg of heroin in Amritsar. The investigation revealed links to Pakistan-based smugglers and a Portugal-based handler.

Mumbai Police Arrest Key Supplier In Drug Overdose Deaths

Mumbai Police Arrest Key Supplier In Drug Overdose Deaths

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Mumbai police have arrested a key supplier in connection with the deaths of two MBA students from suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The arrest brings the total number of people in custody to nine as the investigation continues.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine and firearms.

Vijay's minister comes under fire over old viral video

Vijay's minister comes under fire over old viral video

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu Minister D Sarath Kumar is embroiled in controversy after an old viral video resurfaced, purportedly showing him crushing a pill. Opposition parties are demanding action, while the minister clarifies it was medicine for his sick daughter. The incident has led to protests and detentions, coinciding with an anti-drug campaign.

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

MBA Students Die After Mumbai Concert; Drug Overdose Suspected

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two MBA students died due to suspected drug overdose after attending a concert in Mumbai, leading to arrests and political backlash.

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Drug Syndicate, Seizes Cocaine

Delhi Police Uncovers Major Drug Syndicate, Seizes Cocaine

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals and dismantled a significant interstate drug trafficking operation, confiscating approximately five kg of high-quality cocaine worth over Rs 5 crore.

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Man Arrested With Drugs Worth Rs 86 Lakh In Navi Mumbai

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Navi Mumbai for possessing mephedrone valued at Rs 86 lakh. The accused was found with 344 grams of the drug during a police patrol.

Drug Crackdown: 14 Arrested In Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Drive

Drug Crackdown: 14 Arrested In Kashmir Anti-Narcotics Drive

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Police in Kashmir have arrested 14 drug peddlers across multiple districts as part of a 100-day campaign to eliminate drug use in Jammu and Kashmir. Contraband substances and related paraphernalia were seized during the operations.

First Dengue Vaccine Approved for India

First Dengue Vaccine Approved for India

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

The vaccine has been cleared for use in individuals aged 4 to 60 years and can be administered irrespective of whether the taker has had dengue before, eliminating the need for pre-vaccination screening.

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have detained a notorious drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused, Mehraj Din, has a long criminal history with multiple cases registered against him.

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Notorious Drug Peddler Held Under PIT-NDPS Act In Doda

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district have detained a notorious drug peddler under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT-NDPS) Act. The accused, Mehraj Din, has a long criminal history with multiple cases registered against him.

Mumbai Police Bust Drug Racket, Seize 6 Crore Worth Of Ecstasy

Mumbai Police Bust Drug Racket, Seize 6 Crore Worth Of Ecstasy

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Mumbai police seized MDMA pills worth 6 crore and arrested a woman in Thane district, uncovering an interstate drug syndicate.

J&K Police Deploy Canine Unit To Curb Drug Trade In Shopian

J&K Police Deploy Canine Unit To Curb Drug Trade In Shopian

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district have deployed a canine unit to bolster efforts against drug trafficking and trade under the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan'.

How To Steal A Recipe...

How To Steal A Recipe...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Getting hold of a recipe requires a skill even James Bond cannot master.

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Eleven Arrested in J&K Drug Busts: Heroin Seized

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir police arrested eleven drug peddlers and seized heroin in separate operations across Udhampur, Poonch, Doda, and Kathua districts.

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.

Five Detained In Gujarat Under Anti-Drug Trafficking Act

Five Detained In Gujarat Under Anti-Drug Trafficking Act

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Gujarat police have detained five individuals under the Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, as part of the state government's zero-tolerance policy towards narcotics-related crimes.

MBA deaths: College student held over drug supply at Mumbai concert

MBA deaths: College student held over drug supply at Mumbai concert

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old college student has been arrested for allegedly supplying drugs at a concert in Mumbai where two MBA students died of suspected drug overdose, leading police to suspect a large-scale drug racket.

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Antibiotic Resistance Threatens Safe Surgery

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

'As bacteria become increasingly resistant, preserving the effectiveness of existing antibiotics is everyone's responsibility.'

Maharashtra ends mandatory service bond for MBBS graduates

Maharashtra ends mandatory service bond for MBBS graduates

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

The Maharashtra government has abolished the mandatory one-year service bond for MBBS students, citing an "inverse ratio" of available positions to graduating candidates. This decision benefits graduates from various medical colleges, exempting most from the bond, though those who have already joined their postings must complete it. The move aims to ease postgraduate admission difficulties and address issues of competency and motivation in bond service, a decision welcomed by the Maharashtra Association for Resident Doctors (MARD).

'Can't make everyone happy': Rabada opens up on drug ban, criticism

'Can't make everyone happy': Rabada opens up on drug ban, criticism

Rediff.com14 May 2026

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada discusses his journey through a drugs ban and winning the World Test Championship, highlighting his focus on personal well-being and prioritising international cricket.

Drug Trafficker Detained Under Stringent Law to Break Delhi Network

Drug Trafficker Detained Under Stringent Law to Break Delhi Network

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A 25-year-old woman, allegedly a key drug trafficker in Delhi, has been detained under the PIT-NDPS Act and will be moved to a Chennai prison to disrupt her network.

Gen Z is 'Generation gutter', 'puke-inducing videos'. Kangana

Gen Z is 'Generation gutter', 'puke-inducing videos'. Kangana

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Kangana Ranaut said some of the women protestors were "so ugly and corrupt that they can't be home makers either"

Delhi Police Arrests Drug Supplier, Seizes Heroin

Delhi Police Arrests Drug Supplier, Seizes Heroin

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender and seized 100 grams of heroin, disrupting a major narcotics network operating in the national capital.

Mumbai Student Arrested for Alleged Drug Supply at Goregaon Music Concert

Mumbai Student Arrested for Alleged Drug Supply at Goregaon Music Concert

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old student has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly supplying drugs at a music concert in Goregaon, following the deaths of two people from suspected drug overdoses.

J&K Minister: Drug Menace Thrives on Political, Police Patronage

J&K Minister: Drug Menace Thrives on Political, Police Patronage

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma has alleged that the drug menace in the region is sustained by political and police patronage, calling for accountability and stronger enforcement.

J-K Police Attach Assets Worth Over Rs 1.46 Crore From Drug Peddlers

J-K Police Attach Assets Worth Over Rs 1.46 Crore From Drug Peddlers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties worth over Rs 1.46 crore and froze bank accounts of four alleged drug peddlers in Samba district under the NDPS Act.

Rajasthan Police Freeze Drug Trafficker's Assets Worth Over Rs 2.5 Crore

Rajasthan Police Freeze Drug Trafficker's Assets Worth Over Rs 2.5 Crore

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Police in Rajasthan's Jhalawar have frozen assets worth more than Rs 2.5 crore belonging to an alleged drug trafficker under provisions of the NDPS Act.

Murder, robbery, rape accused among hundreds at CJP protest: Police

Murder, robbery, rape accused among hundreds at CJP protest: Police

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

A police investigation into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar revealed that over 980 of the 2,873 scrutinised individuals had previous criminal records. These included serious charges such as murder, attempt to murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, and violations of the Arms Act and NDPS Act. The verification exercise was initiated following clashes during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest on July 20, which left many protestors and police personnel injured.

Kota C-section nightmare: Victims' families seek urgent kidney transplants

Kota C-section nightmare: Victims' families seek urgent kidney transplants

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Families of five women suffering severe kidney infections after C-section deliveries at Kota's New Medical College Hospital (NMCH) have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to district authorities, demanding concrete timelines for kidney transplants. The women have undergone 32 rounds of dialysis, with families facing financial ruin and emotional distress.

Bengaluru Police Nab 10 Suspects in Major Drug Crackdown

Bengaluru Police Nab 10 Suspects in Major Drug Crackdown

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.

A true Hindu treats everyone equally: Annamalai

A true Hindu treats everyone equally: Annamalai

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Former BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai stated that a true Hindu treats everyone equally and emphasised his identity as a nationalist and Indian, keeping caste and religion private. He also predicted that young voters would bring significant regime changes in future Tamil Nadu Assembly polls, particularly in 2031.

Think Tank Calls For Probe Into Fake Diabetes Drug Racket

Think Tank Calls For Probe Into Fake Diabetes Drug Racket

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

An independent think tank on policing has called for a multi-agency investigation into the recent unearthing of a spurious Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injection manufacturing racket in Gurugram, offering free-of-cost forensic expertise.

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Mumbai Police Trace Drug Supply in MBA Student Overdose Case

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Mumbai police investigating the deaths of two MBA students, allegedly linked to a drug overdose at a music concert in Goregaon, have established the chain of delivery of the contraband, suspected to be ecstasy.