News for 'drug case'

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Over 50 held as T'gana's EAGLE Force hits Nigerian cartel's India Ops

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

Telangana's anti-narcotics wing, the EAGLE Force, conducted a multi-state operation against a Nigerian drug cartel, resulting in over 50 arrests and the seizure of narcotics worth Rs 3.5 crore.

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

AI System To Transform Training, Injury Tracking In Indian Sports

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

India launches AI-driven SPEEED platform to track athlete performance, predict injuries, tackle age fraud and revolutionise sports science nationwide.

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'This is evidently pure vendetta politics and may even end up helping the Akalis in the elections'

Court splits Provogue drug case

Court splits Provogue drug case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

According to the court's order dated March 8, Chaturvedi will not be tried on the charge of conspiracy and will face trial only for alleged possession of vials of cocaine in his Juhu residence.

NCB summons Deepika, Shraddha, Sara, Rakul in drugs case

NCB summons Deepika, Shraddha, Sara, Rakul in drugs case

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), which is probing an alleged Bollywood-drugs nexus, has summoned actors Deepika Padukone, Shraddha Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan and Rakul Preet Singh for questioning, an official said on Wednesday.

Drugs case has become like Sherlock Holmes novel: NCB to court

Drugs case has become like Sherlock Holmes novel: NCB to court

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

The NCB has so far arrested 16 people, including Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, 23, in the drug seizure case.

Tollywood star Ravi Teja appears before ED in drugs case

Tollywood star Ravi Teja appears before ED in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Ravi Teja is among the over 10 Tollywood (Telugu film industry) personalities, including actors and directors, to be summoned by the ED.

Nadwa Darul Uloom officials booked over foreigner stay rules violation

Nadwa Darul Uloom officials booked over foreigner stay rules violation

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

According to the police, a Philippine national stayed at the Nadwa Darul Uloom hostel, but no information about his stay was shared with the local police.

Diabetes Drug Price Drops 90%

Diabetes Drug Price Drops 90%

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

India is home to more than 100 million diabetics, and the demand for anti-diabetic drugs is on the rise -- the Rs 20,611 crore anti-diabetic drug market in India is growing at 9 per cent or so.

Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB in drug case

Comedian Bharti Singh arrested by NCB in drug case

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

The NCB searched Singh's house and office in the morning as part of its probe into alleged drug use in the Hindi film industry.

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Centre Moves To Bar Drugmakers Over Fake Information

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

At present, there is no provision under Drugs Rules, 1945 to address issues of wrong information to obtain regulatory approvals.

No Covid vax link to youngsters' sudden deaths: AIIMS study

No Covid vax link to youngsters' sudden deaths: AIIMS study

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

A comprehensive study by AIIMS, Delhi, found no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccination to sudden deaths in young adults, emphasizing the safety of the vaccines and highlighting coronary artery disease as a leading cause of sudden death.

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

ED raids premises of Dulquer Salmaan, Prithviraj in luxury car smuggling case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The searches by the ED also covered certain vehicle owners, auto workshops, and traders in Ernakulam, Thrissur, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Kottayam and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu).

ED chargesheets Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuria in money laundering case

ED chargesheets Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuria in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, singer Rahul Yadav (Fazilpuria), and others, accusing them of money laundering related to wildlife crimes involving protected snakes and lizards.

NCB was trying only to implicate Aryan Khan in drugs case, SIT finds

NCB was trying only to implicate Aryan Khan in drugs case, SIT finds

Rediff.com27 May 2022

The Narcotics Control Bureau's special investigation team has found "grave irregularities" and gaps in the probe of the Mumbai drugs-on-cruise case, with officials saying its first team that arrested Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan did not follow rules like mandatory medical test of accused, video recording of the raids and corroborate evidence for WhatsApp chats.

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

'Let Children Have Real Friends Whom They Can't Block Or Delete'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

'Recently a girl who was suicidal was brought to me.' 'When I asked her what was bothering her, she said she and her friend took photos at the same place and posted them on Instagram.' 'While her friend got 23 likes, she didn't get a single like.' 'She said, "nobody likes me, nobody wants me in this world. I am rejected by everybody".' 'And she wanted to end her life.'

Maduro, wife to appear in New York court today

Maduro, wife to appear in New York court today

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are set to appear before a federal judge on Monday, after United States authorities confirmed that the case will be heard in the Southern District of New York on Sunday, CBS News reported.

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Mardaani 3 Review: In Service of Rani Mukerji

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.

Timeline: Aryan's 25-day wait for bail in drugs case

Timeline: Aryan's 25-day wait for bail in drugs case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, was on Thursday granted bail by the Bombay high court, 25 days after his arrest by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in the case of seizure of banned drugs aboard a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast earlier this month, a drugs bust that triggered a series of controversies and put the central agency and its officials under the spotlight.

NCB records statement of SRK's driver; 1 more held in drug case

NCB records statement of SRK's driver; 1 more held in drug case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The NCB personnel late Saturday night carried out multiple raids in Mumbai's suburbs, including Goregaon. They also arrested one more person, identified as Shivraj Ramdas, from Santacruz area on Friday night in connection with the case of drugs seizure, the official said.

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

TN govt revokes license for Coldrif cough syrup; shuts down firm

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided premises linked to Sresan Pharmaceuticals, the manufacturer of Coldrif cough syrup linked to the deaths of children in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and top officials of the Tamil Nadu FDA as part of a money laundering investigation.

Drugs case: Court denies bail to Rhea, Showik and 4 others

Drugs case: Court denies bail to Rhea, Showik and 4 others

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Special Public Prosecutor Atul Sarpande had opposed their bail saying Rhea and Showik financed and arranged drugs.

2025's Top 10 OTT Shows

2025's Top 10 OTT Shows

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

In 2025, OTT series were entertaining enough, even though most were in the crime genre.

Kohrra Season 2: 'It Doesn't End With A Dead Body'

Kohrra Season 2: 'It Doesn't End With A Dead Body'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

'If you are trying to tell an authentic Punjab story, it's almost impossible that the NRI fascination or the NRI characters will not be a part of it.'

Some naturalised Americans likely to lose citizenship

Some naturalised Americans likely to lose citizenship

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The Trump administration is looking at plans to strip some naturalised Americans of their citizenship, the latest in a series of efforts undertaken by President Donald Trump to crack down on immigration.

2025's Top 10 Female Performances On OTT

2025's Top 10 Female Performances On OTT

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

There were quite a few female-led shows in 2025, and actresses got to play some interesting, non-cliched parts.

9 more accused granted bail by NDPS court in Cruise drugs case

9 more accused granted bail by NDPS court in Cruise drugs case

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

A special court here on Saturday granted bail to alleged drug peddler Aachit Kumar and eight others who were arrested by the NCB following a raid on a cruise ship off the Mumbai coast and seizure of drugs.

HC grants interim bail to SAD leader Majithia in drugs case

HC grants interim bail to SAD leader Majithia in drugs case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, facing arrest in an NDPS case, involving sale, purchase and manufacturing of drugs among other offences, was on Monday granted anticipatory bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.

Rahul Mahajan drugs case adjourned again

Rahul Mahajan drugs case adjourned again

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

The long stalled trial in the drug abuse case allegedly involving Rahul Mahajan, son of slain Bharatiya Janata Party leader Pramod Mahajan, could not start on Monday, as the relevant judicial records were not received from Delhi high court.

Drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Ludhiana

Drug lord wanted by FBI arrested in Ludhiana

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Punjab police have arrested an Indian-origin transnational drug lord, wanted by the FBI in connection with one of the largest narcotics seizures in the US. Shehnaz Singh, also known as Shawn Bhinder, had been operating under the guise of a transportation business in Canada since 2014 and allegedly facilitated the movement of drugs from Colombia to the US and Canada via Mexico. Bhinder was arrested in Ludhiana, Punjab, after he had managed to give a slip to FBI sleuths and clandestinely landed in India. He was wanted by the FBI in connection with a seizure of 391 kg methamphetamine, 109 kg cocaine, four sophisticated weapons, and vehicles from six of his associates on February 26, 2025.

Aryan Khan drug case: NCB gets 60 more days to file charge sheet

Aryan Khan drug case: NCB gets 60 more days to file charge sheet

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The NCB, through a special public prosecutor, had argued that there were "compelling reasons" to seek the extension.

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Cough syrup deaths: IMA slams doctor's arrest

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has defended a doctor arrested in connection with cough syrup deaths in Madhya Pradesh, attributing the incident to failures in the drugs regulatory system.

'Beef curry' at wedding reception triggers row in Aligarh

'Beef curry' at wedding reception triggers row in Aligarh

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

Two guests, Akash and Gaurav Kumar, objected to the label and tried to record a video on Sunday night at the party, leading to a fracas.

Nigerian suspected of drug-dealing beaten to death

Nigerian suspected of drug-dealing beaten to death

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

A 40-year-old Nigerian national was beaten to death in Bengaluru after a man suspected him of being a drug peddler. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Bellahalli, and Yasin Khan, who works at a chicken stall, has been arrested in connection with the incident. According to police, the Nigerian man, Adiyako Masaliyo, was questioned by Khan and others after acting suspiciously at a chicken shop. The altercation escalated, resulting in the Nigerian man's death from severe head injuries inflicted by Khan using a wooden reaper.

Chinese student in UK who drugged, raped 10 women gets lifer

Chinese student in UK who drugged, raped 10 women gets lifer

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

A Chinese student who drugged and raped women in the United Kingdom and China was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday, in a case that a senior British police officer said had uncovered 'one of the most prolific predators we've ever encountered', The New York Times reported.

Drugs-on-cruise case: Woman carried drugs in sanitary pad

Drugs-on-cruise case: Woman carried drugs in sanitary pad

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

As many as 18 arrests have been made in the cruise ship raid case so far.

World Athletics medallist Bracy sanctioned for doping violations

World Athletics medallist Bracy sanctioned for doping violations

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Bracy is the second sprinter from the 2022 US podium sweep of the blue-riband event to run afoul of anti-doping rules.

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Zubeen Garg drowned after declining life jacket: Singapore court told

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Popular Indian singer-songwriter Zubeen Garg drowned off Lazarus Island in Singapore after declining a life jacket while severely intoxicated, a coroner's court heard.

Toxic cough syrup kills 2 more kids in MP, toll rises to 22

Toxic cough syrup kills 2 more kids in MP, toll rises to 22

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The death toll from contaminated cough syrup in Madhya Pradesh has risen to 22, with two more children succumbing to kidney infections. An investigation is underway, and arrests have been made.

Court finds no 'reasonable grounds' to not link Rhea to drug case

Court finds no 'reasonable grounds' to not link Rhea to drug case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'The investigation is at preliminary stage, therefore, from the available record, it can not be said that there are no reasonable grounds to connect the accused (Rhea) (to the case),' the court observed. The court also said there is possibility of the accused tampering with evidence if released on bail.