News for 'drug 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.

Drugs case: NCB records Ananya Panday's statement, may call her again on Friday

Drugs case: NCB records Ananya Panday's statement, may call her again on Friday

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Ananya's father Chunky Panday accompanied her to the NCB office located at Ballard Estate in south Mumbai, where they reached around 4 pm.

Drug case: NCB grills Arjun Rampal for 7 hours

Drug case: NCB grills Arjun Rampal for 7 hours

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

"I have nothing to do with drugs. I have prescription for the medicine which was found at my residence and the prescription has been handed over to NCB officials," Rampal told reporters.

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Probe how celebs procured anti-Covid drugs: HC to Maha govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The Bombay high court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to investigate how celebrities and politicians procured anti-COVID-19 drugs and injections to help those in need when the same were available only in scarce quantities across the country.

Snake venom case: Youtuber Elvish Yadav sent to 14-day jail

Snake venom case: Youtuber Elvish Yadav sent to 14-day jail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Yadav was among six people named in an FIR lodged at Sector 49 police station in Noida on November 3 last year.

Instagram 'friends' rape Kerala teenager after drugging her

Instagram 'friends' rape Kerala teenager after drugging her

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

A teenaged student in Malappuram district was allegedly raped by seven youth who befriended her through Instagram, the police said on Wednesday.

Drugs case: NCB issues notice to Karan Johar over viral video

Drugs case: NCB issues notice to Karan Johar over viral video

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The complaint was about movie stars apparently seen in a 'drugged' state in the video. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Manjinder Singh Sirsa had sent the video to NCB and his complaint was marked to the agency's Mumbai zonal unit, the official said.

No 'actionable inputs' to show drug, film industry nexus: Govt

No 'actionable inputs' to show drug, film industry nexus: Govt

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

During the period of COVID-19 lockdown, no such actionable inputs were received by NCB revealing the nexus between people in the film industry and drug traffickers'

I don't take or encourage drugs: Karan Johar

I don't take or encourage drugs: Karan Johar

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

In a lengthy statement shared on Instagram, the filmmaker said neither he consumes narcotics nor does he promote usage of any such substance. Johar's response came after an old video from a star-studded party at his residence resurfaced on social media, amid Narcotics Control Bureau's (NCB) drugs probe in connection with actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

World No 1 Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping row

World No 1 Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'Now, because of these mistakes, I'm not feeling that confident to continue with them. I was struggling a lot in the last months. I was waiting for the result. The only thing I need right now is some clean air.'

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

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'

Sushant in the habit of consuming drugs, not me: Rhea

Sushant in the habit of consuming drugs, not me: Rhea

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In her bail application filed in the HC on Tuesday, Chakraborty said she is just 28 years of age, and besides the probe by the NCB, she has been subjected to three more investigations by police and central agencies, and a "simultaneous media trial".

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.

Sushant's death: NCB questions Rakul Preet in drugs case

Sushant's death: NCB questions Rakul Preet in drugs case

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Rakul, 29, was seen entering the NCB guest house in Colaba around 10.30 am and left after four hours.

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Recalled envoy speaks out: Canada backstabbed India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Calling Canada's behaviour 'the pits', India's recalled high commissioner Sanjay Verma says India was backstabbed and treated in a most unprofessional manner by a country that is supposed to be a friendly democracy.

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

BJP youth leader, arrested in drugs case, blames party colleague

Rediff.com20 Feb 2021

Bharatiya Janata Party's youth-wing leader Pamela Goswami, arrested in a drugs case, on Saturday demanded the arrest of party colleague Rakesh Singh, accusing him of conspiracy, and sought a CID probe into the matter.

Merck to license oral Covid drug Molnupiravir to 5 Indian firms

Merck to license oral Covid drug Molnupiravir to 5 Indian firms

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Drug firm MSD has decided to enter into voluntary licensing agreements for investigational oral antiviral drug candidate 'Mmolnupiravir', which is being studied for the treatment of Covid-19, with Indian drug firms Sun Pharma, Cipla, Dr Reddy's, Emcure Pharma and Hetero Labs, its Indian arm said on Tuesday.

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Will Kerala govt sack CPM MLA-actor Mukesh?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

On a day a sexual abuse case was registered against actor Siddique based on a complaint by a woman actor, the Left government appears to have adopted a cautious approach in the case of MLA Mukesh, with two ministers indicating that further action hinges on the findings of the probe by the special police team.

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, 2 pub staffers sent to police custody

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, 2 pub staffers sent to police custody

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The teenage boy's father, a real estate developer, and employees of Black Club pub Nitesh Shevani and Jayesh Gavkar, were produced before additional sessions judge S P Ponkshe.

Companies bribed parties via electoral bonds for projects: Prashant Bhushan

Companies bribed parties via electoral bonds for projects: Prashant Bhushan

Rediff.com12 May 2024

He said a petition has been filed before the Supreme Court, seeking an independent probe by a special investigation team into the alleged nexus between political parties and companies for corruption through electoral bonds.

US FDA warns against side effects of malaria drug

US FDA warns against side effects of malaria drug

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

FDA said as of now it has issued an emergency use authorisation to allow hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine products donated to the Strategic National Stockpile to be distributed.

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Timeline of Russian skater Valieva's failed drug test

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva failed a drug test for a banned substance before the Games.

Stanford under federal investigation

Stanford under federal investigation

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation and others have been investigating whether Texas billionaire Allen Stanford was involved in laundering drug money for Mexico Gulf cartel, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing federal authorities.

Sushant case: NCB makes first arrest in drugs case

Sushant case: NCB makes first arrest in drugs case

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Agency sleuths claimed he was arrested after they obtained some "vital leads" into the narcotics case registered against Rajput's live-partner Rhea Chakraborty and others.

Dead snake found in mid-day meal packet in Sangli

Dead snake found in mid-day meal packet in Sangli

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A tiny dead snake was allegedly found in a packet distributed under the mid-day meal scheme meant for children aged between six months and three years at an anganwadi or a government-run nursery school in western Maharashtra's Sangli district, prompting the authorities to launch a probe.

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

'Young people engage in drug peddling to live the kind of lifestyles influencers live'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

'Lifestyle, peer pressure, lure of extra pocket money and many other factors are responsible why youth are taking drugs.'

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Hyderabad drug racket: Telugu filmmaker quizzed for 10 hrs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Puri Jagannadh also gave his blood sample.

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Advertising agencies admitted that conversations had begun with their clients to exercise restraint while using brand endorsements featuring film actors whose names appeared in the probe.

Drugs financing charge doesn't apply in Showik's case: Court

Drugs financing charge doesn't apply in Showik's case: Court

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

While granting him bail on December 2, special NDPS court judge G B Gurao observed that the ingredient of Section 27-A of the NDPS Act does not apply to Showik's case.

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

India reacts as US cop who killed Jaahnavi Kandula goes scot-free

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

In bodycam footage released by the Seattle Police Department, Officer Daniel Auderer laughed about the deadly crash and dismissed any implication Dave might be at fault or that a criminal investigation was necessary.

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Bihar cops obtain reference NEET papers, ED likely to join probe

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit, which is probing the alleged National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) paper leak case, on Saturday claimed to have obtained reference question papers of the test conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA) and planned to compare these with documents recovered from a flat in Patna during a search operation last month.

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Tirupati laddu row: Food safety regulator notice to ghee supplier

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The controversy has sparked reactions across states. The famous Mankameshwar temple in Uttar Pradesh has now banned offerings of 'prasad' bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade 'prasad' or fruits.

Will Modi meet Trump in US? Can't confirm yet, says govt

Will Modi meet Trump in US? Can't confirm yet, says govt

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will have a substantive engagement on the sidelines of the Quad summit on Saturday, and the two sides will sign at least two agreements following the talks.

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The identification of host dependency factors mediating virus infection may provide key insights into effective molecular targets for developing broadly acting antiviral therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 and other deadly coronavirus strains, according to the researchers.

Panel to investigate botched sterlisation surgeries

Panel to investigate botched sterlisation surgeries

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

A single-member commission under retired judge Anita Jha was constituted on Firday to probe the botched sterilisation surgeries at Bilaspur's government-run medical camps, which have so far claimed lives of 13 young women and left nearly 138 ill, and asked to submit its report within three months.

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Is Sunita Williams In Danger?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Astronauts aboard the space station have found themselves facing a foe far tinier than any rogue asteroid: A joint study by IIT-Madras and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory -- under Principal Investigator Kasthuri Venkateswaran -- has revealed that strains of the bacterial species Enterobacter bugandensis, a multi-drug resistant superbug, have been hitting the gym in the microgravity crucible. Though the situation at the ISS is slightly unsettling, holding funeral dirges would be an overkill, says Kumar Abishek.

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Govt orders probe into Bishnoi's Eid wish to Pak gangster from Guj jail

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A video purportedly showing gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, lodged in Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Central Prison since August 2023, speaking to Pakistan's gangster Shahzad Bhatti on a video call surfaced on Tuesday, prompting the Gujarat government to order a probe.lawr

Another Indian arrested in Canada in Nijjar murder case

Another Indian arrested in Canada in Nijjar murder case

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Amardeep Singh, 22, a resident of Brampton, Surrey, and Abbotsford areas of Canada, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder.

No evidence to show Aryan Khan planned drug-related offences: HC

No evidence to show Aryan Khan planned drug-related offences: HC

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

The court said that perusal of the WhatsApp chats extracted from the phone of Aryan Khan shows that nothing objectionable was noticed to suggest that he, Merchant and Dhamecha along with other accused in the case have hatched a conspiracy of committing the offence in question.