AGTF arrests man accused of smuggling drugs into USA by concealing them in granite lamps
Jaipur: In a major operation, the Rajasthan Police’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested a criminal with a 20,000 rupee reward on his head, linked to an international drug trafficking network…
DCA raids expose steroid trade in Hyd gyms
Hyderabad: A drive for a ‘perfect body’ is pushing many fitness enthusiasts into dangerous territory. In recent weeks, Telangana Drugs Control Administration (DCA) officials have launched a major crackdown on…
Delhi HC questions Patanjali ad calling rival Chyawanprash brands ‘dhoka’
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday objected to the use of word dhokha (fraud) in a commercial being run by Patanjali Ayurved in which the Ramdev-led firm claimed…
Massive Haul in Ghaziabad: 15.7 Lakh Banned Codeine Cough Syrup Bottles Seized, 8 Arrested in Interstate Smuggling Racket
Ghaziabad– In one of the largest crackdowns on the illicit narcotics trade disguised as pharmaceuticals, Ghaziabad Police and the Crime Branch seized over 15.7 lakh bottles of banned codeine-based cough…
1 in 9 persons tested found positive for infectious disease in ICMR study
New Delhi: Pathogens were found in 11.1 % of the 4.5 lakh patients tested by the network of labs under the Indian Council of Medical Research as part of efforts…
Viral ‘Molecule’ Pill Sparks Health Crisis Among Russian Teens
Moscow– A dangerously addictive weight-loss pill dubbed “Molecule” is surging in popularity among Russian teenagers, fueled by TikTok influencers and black-market sales, leading to a wave of hospitalizations and urgent…
Chaibasa Blood Bank Scandal Exposes Years of Regulatory Lapses
Chaibasa, Jharkhand– Shocking HIV outbreak linked to contaminated blood transfusions at a government-run blood bank in Chaibasa has left five thalassemia-affected children battling the virus, unraveling a web of regulatory negligence…
DCGI delegates powers to Joint Drug Controllers to drive faster approvals
New Delhi: In a bid to fast-track approvals for import licenses and decisions related to serious adverse events (SAE), the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has delegated licensing authority…
After the death of children, MP AYUSH department seized Ayurvedic medicines and sent samples for testing
New Delhi: Following the death of a five-month-old baby in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara after allegedly consuming Ayurvedic medicines, the state government’s AYUSH department has seized the medicines and sent samples…
AI Deepfakes Hijack Voices of Politicians and Celebrities to Scam Diabetics with Bogus Cures
New Delhi— In a chilling escalation of cyber fraud, scammers are harnessing artificial intelligence to clone the voices and likenesses of high-profile figures—ranging from government leaders to Bollywood icons—to hawk counterfeit…
