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'Vijay's Economic Policies Are Ultra-Left, Like MamataDi's'

'Vijay's Economic Policies Are Ultra-Left, Like MamataDi's'

Rediff.com7 May 2026

'If you read the TVK manifesto, it is doles and much more doles. But the state has been habituated to this.' 'In no way is he distinct or different from the DMK regime.'

Five Arrested in Goa for Smuggling Hydroponic Weed

Five Arrested in Goa for Smuggling Hydroponic Weed

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Goa Customs officials arrested five passengers at Manohar International Airport for attempting to smuggle 23.8 kg of hydroponic weed, valued at over Rs 8 crore, into the country.

6 Ways To Get Fruits/Vegetables Pesticide-Free And Squeaky Clean

6 Ways To Get Fruits/Vegetables Pesticide-Free And Squeaky Clean

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

From leafy greens to popular fruits, testing has shown varying levels of pesticide residues, raising concerns about routine exposure. Simple steps like washing, soaking, peeling and careful handling can help reduce potential risks.

UP Police Crack Down on Illegal Oxytocin Trade, Arrest Gang Member

UP Police Crack Down on Illegal Oxytocin Trade, Arrest Gang Member

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a member of an interstate gang involved in the illegal smuggling of oxytocin injections in Lucknow and seized a large quantity of the drug.

Tiger Woods Faces DUI Charge After Florida Car Incident

Tiger Woods Faces DUI Charge After Florida Car Incident

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Tiger Woods was arrested for driving under the influence in Florida after his vehicle rolled over. He was later released and faces multiple charges.

Semaglutide Ruling Sparks Generic Pharma Boom

Semaglutide Ruling Sparks Generic Pharma Boom

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

At the heart of this debate is Section 3(d) of the Patents Act, a safeguard designed to prevent drugmakers from extending monopoly protection through trivial modifications to existing medicines.

Police Investigate Infant Deaths After Suspected Dossa Batter Poisoning

Police Investigate Infant Deaths After Suspected Dossa Batter Poisoning

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Ahmedabad exhume the body of an infant as part of an investigation into the suspected food poisoning deaths of two sisters, allegedly linked to ready-made dossa batter.

Shoaib, Asif clear drug tests

Shoaib, Asif clear drug tests

Rediff.com4 Aug 2007

The Pakistan pace bowlers have returned negative results for last week's out-of-competition drugs tests.

Pakistan players undergo drugs tests

Pakistan players undergo drugs tests

Rediff.com20 Jul 2008

Stung by the doping controversies surrounding two of its key bowlers, the Pakistan Cricket Board on Sunday conducted drugs tests of the players named in its preliminary squad for the Champions Trophy. Batsmen Younis Khan, Bazid Khan and all-rounder Yasir Arafat were not tested as they were out of the country, Saleem added.

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.

Rabada tested positive for cocaine, confirms SA agency

Rabada tested positive for cocaine, confirms SA agency

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Kagiso Rabada's month suspension after he failed a drug test was because the fast bowler tested positive for cocaine, the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport has said.

British Open to introduce drug tests

British Open to introduce drug tests

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Drug-testing will be introduced at the British Open, the oldest major championship, for the first time this year.

Australia announces drug testing blitz

Australia announces drug testing blitz

Rediff.com28 May 2003

ASDA said 3,800 tests would be carried out on Australian athletes in the next 12 months.

Three Russian athletes fail drug test

Three Russian athletes fail drug test

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

The vice-president of Russia's Olympic Committee did not name the athletes but said they would be identified if a second test also proved positive.

Shanaya, Sharks, Survival On OTT This Week

Shanaya, Sharks, Survival On OTT This Week

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Underwater predators make life hell for everyone from Bollywood's Shanaya Kapoor to Bridgerton's Phoebe Dynevor on OTT this week along with much, MUCH more.

Tuberculosis Deaths Rise in Mizoram: Key Trends and Initiatives

Tuberculosis Deaths Rise in Mizoram: Key Trends and Initiatives

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Mizoram reports a rise in tuberculosis-related deaths and new cases, highlighting the challenges and ongoing efforts to combat the disease in the region.

CWG: Ghanaian Boxer Samed suspended over failed drug test

CWG: Ghanaian Boxer Samed suspended over failed drug test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Ghanaian boxer Shakul Samed has been suspended from the Commonwealth Games after testing positive for a banned substance at the competition in Birmingham, officials said on Friday.

Five footballers fail drug tests

Five footballers fail drug tests

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Four have tested positive for marijuana and class A drugs ecstasy and cocaine in separate cases which prove illegal drugs are becoming worryingly common within the game.

Manager defends Steyn over drugs test result

Manager defends Steyn over drugs test result

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

South Africa's team manager defended fast bowler Dale Steyn on Tuesday, saying the player had shown elevated levels of morphine in a random drugs test in April because of medication he was taking for migraines. Mohammed Moosajee, the team's manager and doctor, expects the "routine matter" to be cleared up quickly.

Greek lifter fails drug test

Greek lifter fails drug test

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

A source close to the team the athlete concerned was weightlifter Leonidas Sampanis who won a bronze medal on Monday.

Cough Medicine Deaths: Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller

Cough Medicine Deaths: Rajasthan Suspends Drug Controller

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The Rajasthan government has suspended the state drug controller and halted the distribution of medicines manufactured by Kaysons Pharma following reports of children's deaths allegedly linked to contaminated cough syrup.

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized 23.9 kg of suspected marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 24 crore, from two Indian passengers arriving from Krabi, Thailand.

Allmendinger suspended after failed drug test

Allmendinger suspended after failed drug test

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Stock car driver AJ Allmendinger has been temporarily suspended after failing a drug test, NASCAR officials said on Saturday.

Croatian tennis player Cilic fails drug test?

Croatian tennis player Cilic fails drug test?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

World No 15 Marin Cilic is under the radar of the International Tennis Federation for failing a drug test during the BMW Open in Munich in April, it has been reported.

Judo: 'Kelmendi OK to refuse France drug test'

Judo: 'Kelmendi OK to refuse France drug test'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Judo's governing body said that athletes were not obliged to take unscheduled drug tests when training in France in June and that those who refused, including Kosovo's gold medallist Majlinda Kelmendi, subsequently tested negative the next week.

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The family of a NEET aspirant in Bihar, whose death after alleged sexual assault is being probed by the CBI, has claimed they received a threat that their son would meet the same fate as their deceased daughter.

Kosovo gold medallist refused drug test before Rio

Kosovo gold medallist refused drug test before Rio

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The International Judo Federation said on Monday that Kosovo's judo gold medallist Majlinda Kelmendi had refused to take an unscheduled drug test in France ahead of the Rio Games but that the procedure looked "questionable" and any sanction given would not be applied outside France.

Three Russian biathletes fail drug tests

Three Russian biathletes fail drug tests

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Three Russian biathletes failed drugs tests, the International Biathlon Union (IBU) confirmed in a statement ahead of the world championships in Pyeongchang on Friday. The trio tested positive for prohibited substances during a World Cup event in Ostersund, Sweden last December, the sport's governing body said without specifying the type of drug used.

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Winter Olympics: Russian teen skater fails drug test

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Valieva failed the test collected at the Russian national championships on Dec. 25

Prolonged Sanitary Pad Use Linked to Vaginal Issues: Experts Suggest Moringa Infusion

Prolonged Sanitary Pad Use Linked to Vaginal Issues: Experts Suggest Moringa Infusion

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Experts warn that prolonged use of sanitary pads, especially in humid climates, can disrupt the vaginal microbiome, leading to bacterial vaginosis. Moringa-infused pads may offer a solution due to their anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

SL lifter banned after positive drug test: media

SL lifter banned after positive drug test: media

Rediff.com24 May 2011

Commonwealth Games weightlifting gold medallist Chinthana Vidanage has been provisionally suspended following a positive drug test at the Asian championships, local media reported.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Infliltration A Long-Standing Challenge For Assam'

Himanta Biswa Sarma: 'Infliltration A Long-Standing Challenge For Assam'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

'Our government is committed to addressing it firmly while protecting the rights of genuine citizens.'

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal has asked the International Tennis Federation to publish the results of his drug tests following an accusation of doping by a former French cabinet minister.

Officials blamed for missed drugs tests

Officials blamed for missed drugs tests

Rediff.com31 Jan 2005

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Delhi Borders to See Increased Security for Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police are increasing security measures, including intensified border checks and crackdowns on traffic violations, to ensure peaceful Holi celebrations.

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

TN special teams to monitor drug firms after cough syrup deaths

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Tamil Nadu has formed special teams to monitor drug manufacturers after deaths of infants in Madhya Pradesh were linked to a cough syrup made by a Tamil Nadu-based company. Inspections are being conducted at pharmaceutical firms across the state.

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Govt launches all India drive to test cough syrups

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has initiated a nationwide campaign to test, inspect, and audit cough syrup manufacturers following concerns about contaminated products and child deaths. The initiative aims to ensure adherence to safety standards and regulatory compliance.

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Valieva's positive drug test prompts global outrage at Russia

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Kamila Valieva is one of the youngest Olympic athletes to test positive for a banned substance

US sprinter Jenkins fails drugs test

US sprinter Jenkins fails drugs test

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

American sprinter LaTasha Jenkins has failed a drugs test, the Chicago Tribune said on its website.

ATP responds to Rusedski's drug test

ATP responds to Rusedski's drug test

Rediff.com10 Jan 2004

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