NCB seizes drugs worth Rs 2000 crore, arrests 994 traffickers
Narcotics Control Bureau's 2025 crackdown led to seizure of 1.3 lakh kg drugs worth Rs 2000 crore & 994 arrests. Conviction rate rose to 67%. Read the full report.
Narcotics Control Bureau's 2025 crackdown led to seizure of 1.3 lakh kg drugs worth Rs 2000 crore & 994 arrests. Conviction rate rose to 67%. Read the full report.
India plans a major pharma licensing overhaul with a separate wholesale licence for bulk drugs and APIs to improve traceability and safety. This move follows global scrutiny over contaminated cough syrups and aims to regulate a $50-billion market.
India plans a new wholesale licensing system for bulk drugs and a supplier database to enhance traceability and accountability in its $50-billion pharmaceutical market, following global safety concerns.
Hyderabad police nab 4 DJs for drug use, surveilled 51. Pub licences may not be renewed. Read about the city-wide crackdown and consequences.
Ludhiana police arrested nine individuals for drug peddling after a landlord reported suspicious activity. The raid uncovered heroin and cash. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh launches a major crackdown on narcotics as cases surge 28%. Learn about the state's new strategy, key arrests, and community initiatives to combat the drug menace.
Rourkela police dismantled an interstate arms racket forging licences. Kingpin arrested, weapons seized. Read about the major crackdown and ongoing investigation.
Khanna police in Punjab's Ludhiana district report a massive 2025 anti-drug crackdown with 719 cases & 1250 arrests. Heroin, opium, poppy husk seized. Read the full details of the war on drugs.
Delhi government suspends Kapashera sub-registrar & Mehrauli tehsildar, cancels deed writer's licence over graft allegations. CM Rekha Gupta reiterates zero-tolerance policy. Read more.
India's drug regulator CDSCO cancels the import licence of hair-loss product QR678 Neo for making false therapeutic claims while registered as a cosmetic. Learn the details and regulatory implications.
NCB files chargesheet in Kochi's 'Ketamelon' darknet drug case, seizing LSD, ketamine & Rs 90 lakh crypto. Mastermind among 4 accused. Read the full investigation details.
JD(S) warns of state-wide protests, accusing the Karnataka government of failing to curb the drug menace. This follows a major drug factory bust by Maharashtra ANTF. Read more.
Maharashtra ANTF & Karnataka Police conducted joint raids in Bengaluru & Belagavi, seizing chemicals worth Rs 1.2 crore. Home Minister clarifies value, details arrests. #DrugBust #KarnatakaPolice
Bhola Prasad, father of drug kingpin Subham Jaiswal, used fake documents to obtain a drug licence, smuggling codeine syrup across states. Properties worth ~Rs 30 crore face attachment. Read the full investigation details.
In a major joint operation, Amritsar police and BSF personnel seized 767 grams of the synthetic drug 'Ice' (methamphetamine). One suspect was arrested near the India-Pakistan border. Read the full details of the cross-border smuggling attempt.
Hisar district in Haryana continued its battle against narcotics in 2024 with over 1,100 arrests. Explore the police crackdown, new smuggling trends, and the ongoing societal challenge.
ACB Nanded traps a police sub-inspector and constable for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh. Both officers attached to Airport police station arrested. Read the full details of the corruption case.
Goa police report a staggering 700% surge in drug seizure value to Rs 78 crore in 2025, with 206 arrests. Discover the key trends and major busts shaping the state's anti-narcotics drive.
The Supreme Court has ruled that a driving licence is not valid after its expiry date unless renewed. Learn the legal implications and renewal process to avoid penalties.
The Supreme Court has clarified that a driving licence becomes invalid the day after its expiry if not renewed. Know the legal implications and renewal process to avoid penalties.
Madhya Pradesh government simplifies New Year celebrations with online temporary liquor licences. Get a one-day permit for private parties at Rs 500. Apply now!
Mangaluru launches a massive anti-drug campaign with a 20,000-person marathon in Jan 2026, 100 awareness programs, and counseling initiatives. Join the movement for a drug-free city.
Noida's excise department has issued 176 temporary licences for Christmas and New Year parties. Over 140 went to RWAs and housing societies. Read about the new rules and reduced fees.
Nagpur police arrested two men from Rajasthan and seized MD drugs worth over Rs 53 lakh near Wanadongri. Read the full details of the narcotics bust here.
Karnataka government fixes a Rs 1.5 crore base price for CL-2 and CL-9 liquor licences in Bengaluru. Read about the impact on the prized permits last issued in 1992.
Sonbhadra police SIT finds Shelly Traders' licences fake, links firm to cough syrup narcotics trade in Siliguri. Lookout notices issued for accused. Read the full investigation details.
Nagpur MIDC police arrest two from Rajasthan, seize 533gm mephedrone worth ₹53.30 lakh ahead of New Year. Operation Thunder uncovers interstate drug network targeting city celebrations.
Davangere Police crack down on an interstate drug network from Rajasthan, arresting four and seizing narcotics. Read the full investigation details here.
Arash Singh, a Sikh truck driver in the US, faces losing his commercial licence under new federal rules. The crackdown follows fatal crashes and impacts thousands of immigrant drivers. Read more.
Kerala Police proposes PODA, requiring private sector employees to sign an anti-drug pledge, consent to testing, and face termination if found using substances. Aimed at youth aged 25-35.