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Narcotics Control Bureau seized 349 kg cocaine worth Rs 1,745 crore in Mumbai, busting a transnational cartel under “Operation White Strike”, with contraband concealed in imported machinery and warehouses, following months of intelligence-led investigation

The Centre is considering invoking the Essential Commodities Act to prevent hoarding of APIs and stabilise medicine prices after disruptions in supply routes such as the Strait of Hormuz triggered a sharp rise in raw material costs for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

A fierce price war has erupted among Indian pharmaceutical companies after the Semaglutide patent expiry, with generics priced up to 90 percent cheaper. The sharp price cuts could expand diabetes and obesity treatment access for millions of patients in India.

A 28-year-old mobile phone technician from Kalapather died under suspicious circumstances in a flat at Shivrampally, Rajendranagar, while his girlfriend from Kurnool remains critical after allegedly consuming drugs. Police suspect a drug overdose and have launched an investigation.

Enforcement teams ahead of the Jubilee Hills bye-election seized Rs 34 crore worth of cash, liquor, drugs, and freebies after the Model Code of Conduct came into force. Authorities have booked 22 cases, including poll violations and illegal inducements

Trump will impose steep tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks and cabinets from October 1, citing national security. Economists warn the move could drive inflation higher and strain healthcare costs, while exemptions may apply to firms expanding U.S. manufacturing.

HNEW and Langer Houz police arrested two persons in Hyderabad, seizing 15 grams of cocaine. One accused had been sourcing drugs from Mumbai for five months, selling to local clients. Police are tracking the suppliers.

Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior says 253 drug-addicted people in Herat have recovered after months of treatment and rejoined their families. The Taliban-led government continues its crackdown on narcotics, including recent seizures of opium, heroin, and methamphetamine across multiple provinces.

The Prohibition and Excise Department’s State Task Force busted a rave party at a Kondapur service apartment, arresting nine persons and seizing ganja, OG Kush, magic mushrooms, charas, and LSD blots. Two others are absconding. All accused hail from Andhra Pradesh.

The Task Force (West) team along with the Humayun Nagar police have nabbed four persons for alleged drug peddling and seized 2 kgs of marijuana at First Lancer area

Drug peddlers D Elisha Vali and G Nikhel Sai and consumer G Arvind Rao were arrested. All are common friends

In a unique campaign, they put up signboards and standees in the commercial hub of Srinagar's Lal Chowk 

The arrested Jagadish Reddy, a native of Prakasham district, Akbar Hussain of Cuddapah and Ajay Kumar, of Kurnool district stay at Chilkurnagar in Uppal

A total of 35,000 kg of marijuana, 39 kg of hashish oil, and other drugs were destroyed under the supervision of the drug disposal committee

During raids and seizures, the drug inspectors of TSDCA had collected random samples of life-saving drugs and sent them to the state-of-the-art drug laboratory of DCA for testing

The seizure was made under Operation Kawach, carried out ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, targeting illicit liquor, drugs, and illegal arms

The arrested were identified as Ajay, a resident of Jilleguda, Raju of Suryapet, Dasari of Suryapet and Mahender of Karmanghat

Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau, in coordination with the State police units, seized drugs worth 142.95 crore

Cops intercept bus at Nallabandagudem interstate check post in Kodad mandal, seize several packets of contraband

Based on a tip off, the SOT raided the shop located at Ring Basthi, Jagathgirigutta and seized 13 kg ganja-laced chocolates