'...I am not part of it. If you want to boycott me because of this, and there have been obvious instances where people didn't want to review my films because I am not important.'
Malayalam actress Anju Krishna was arrested in Chennai as part of a drug bust operation. Eight people, including an assistant director, were also apprehended. Police seized various drugs during the raid, and an investigation is underway.
For patients, the immediate impact is a reduction in the final cost of therapies that often run into lakhs per month.
The Union health ministry has issued draft rules to mandate a blue vertical strip on all antimicrobial drug labels, aiming to rein in over-the-counter misuse and tackle India's growing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) problem.
The government on Sunday gave a strong push to upgradation and expansion of healthcare infrastructure, medical education and pharma sector with the Union Budget 2026-27 announcing a slew of steps, including those aimed at making India a global hub for allied healthcare professionals and biopharma manufacturing.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a side conversation for Indian pharma. It is fast becoming central to how drugs will be discovered, made, and supplied. Along with that shift comes a sharper focus on innovation, on the one hand, and quality and trust, on the other.
Police in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, have arrested four individuals and seized MDMA worth approximately Rs 1.79 lakh following a raid on a rented house in Bantwal taluk.
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) seized 22 kg of etomidate, an analgesic drug, disguised as aloe vera powder at Mumbai airport. The drug was being illegally exported to Malaysia via air cargo. Three individuals from Surat have been arrested in connection with the smuggling operation.
Police in Shimla arrested two individuals, including a woman, for possessing 562 LSD stamps, estimated to be worth 1.1 crore on the black market. The suspects have been identified as Sandeep Sharma and Priya Sharma. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.
Two individuals were arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, with a large quantity of charas valued at 4.31 crore. The arrests were made in the Ambernath area, and the suspects have been charged under the NDPS Act.
Assam Police in Cachar district seized heroin worth 3.25 crore and arrested five individuals involved in drug trafficking, reaffirming the state's commitment to combating drug abuse.
Thane police arrested two individuals in Bhiwandi and seized mephedrone worth 22 lakh. The arrests were made after a search of two men acting suspiciously near a school. Investigations are ongoing to find the source and intended recipients of the drugs.
Over 1.5 kg of heroin, estimated to be worth over 80 million, was recovered near the International Border in Jammu after being dropped by a Pakistani drone.
A 17-year-old boy in Lucknow has been detained by police after allegedly killing his father, who was reportedly a drug addict and abusive towards his family. The incident occurred after a dispute, and investigations revealed the father's substance abuse and mistreatment of family members as potential motives.
A sessions court in Mumbai has quashed notices issued against two directors of Amazon Seller Services Private Limited for the alleged illegal online sale of abortion pills, citing that Amazon acts as a platform and not the seller.
Authorities in Chhattisgarh have uncovered illegal opium cultivation, leading to seizures and political accusations. The discovery follows a previous incident involving a BJP leader, raising questions about the state government's role.
Police in Faridkot, Punjab, have arrested an associate of the Bambiha gang and recovered illegal weapons. In a separate operation, a drug smuggler was apprehended with two kg of heroin.
Bengaluru police arrested four individuals, including three from other states, for allegedly selling banned narcotic substances. The police seized a significant quantity of ganja, hydro ganja, and MDMA.
Narcotics worth Rs 18.63 crore were destroyed in Navi Mumbai as part of the 'Nasha Mukt (Drug Free) Navi Mumbai' campaign. The destruction involved drugs seized in 55 cases and is part of a larger effort that has seen drugs worth Rs 38.45 crore seized in 114 cases. Recent crackdowns include busting a gang from Punjab involved in heroin and opium peddling.
A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.
A retired Navy officer has been arrested in Kerala after excise officials seized ganja and cannabis plants from his residence.
Police in Jaipur arrested a man after discovering 363 opium plants illegally cultivated in his field, concealed among an onion crop.
Police in Thane, Maharashtra, seized dry opium worth Rs 38 lakh from a car and a pickup van, arresting one person and launching a search for another suspect.
Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city
Abbott will exclusively distribute and market Extensior in the country, becoming the second company to secure sole distribution rights for Novo's semaglutide portfolio in India, after Emcure Pharma.
Police in Kochi arrested five migrant workers from West Bengal and seized 30 kilograms of ganja from them at Puthencruz.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh seized 26 grams of heroin, valued at approximately 1.37 lakh, during a raid in Namsai district. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at Rs 2.74 lakh. The arrests followed a vehicle interception based on intelligence, leading to the discovery of the drugs hidden in the vehicle.
The Chhattisgarh assembly was disrupted by Congress protests over alleged illegal opium cultivation on a BJP functionary's farm, leading to the suspension of several MLAs.
Delhi High Court has cleared the way for Zydus Lifesciences to proceed with the sale of its version of the cancer drug nivolumab in India. nivolumab is used to treat several types of cancer by activating the body's immune system to target carcinogenic cells.
'As more patients are prescribed these drugs, intolerance due to gastrointestinal and other side effects will become more visible, leading to higher discontinuation rates.'
A man in Delhi died after being hit by a train while chasing a snatcher who stole his mobile phone at Shahdara railway station. Police have arrested the accused and the receiver of the stolen phone.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu Joginder Singh reviewed the security and crime situation in the district, directing officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen surveillance.
Biocon Limited has launched its GLP-1 peptide, liraglutide, for the treatment of diabetes and obesity in the Netherlands, as the biopharmaceutical firm positions itself as a global player in the fast-growing diabetes and obesity market currently dominated by the likes of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.
Sitharaman in her budget speech said that the customs proposal "aim to further simplify the tariff structure, support domestic manufacturing, promote export competitiveness, and correct inversion in duty".
Kanpur Crime Branch arrests a medical store owner for allegedly illegally buying and selling codeine-based cough syrup as part of a larger investigation into the illicit trade of regulated pharmaceuticals.
Haryana Police launched 'Operation Aakraman-21' across the state, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures of drugs, illicit liquor, and illegal arms.
Police in Kishanganj, Bihar, seized 246 kg of ganja worth approximately Rs 1.23 crore and arrested two individuals involved in the smuggling operation.
Delhi Police have arrested 204 people and taken preventive action against 973 individuals under 'Operation Aaghat' ahead of the Holi festival. The operation targeted habitual offenders, bootleggers, drug peddlers, and other miscreants across the southern range of Delhi.
Navi Mumbai police arrested three individuals and seized hydroponic ganja worth Rs 12.91 crore near Vashi railway station. The accused were found with over 12 kilograms of the drug concealed in a trolley bag.
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