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(Search results - 70)IndiaApr 6, 2024, 5:16 PM IST
From Myanmar to Delhi: The Dark Trade of Meth in Tea Bags
Delhi police recently busted three suspects supplying meth tea bags in Delhi. The incident highlights the global threat posed by expanding Chinese and South Asian cartels exporting drugs to countries such as Australia, South Korea, Japan, and the Philippines.
Lifestyle NewsApr 2, 2024, 3:34 PM IST
Ministry of Health : What is antimicrobial resistance and how to prevent it?
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is due to the overuse of antibiotics, resulting in millions of deaths every year. It can be reduced by consulting a doctor before consuming antibiotics, getting vaccinated, and adopting good personal and environmental hygiene practices.
IndiaMar 1, 2024, 12:43 PM IST
Groundbreaking Discovery: Researchers in Goa find 'gold' in mushrooms
Researchers from Goa University recently found a way to produce gold nanoparticles using a local species of mushroom called Termitomuces. It is a groundbreaking discovery as gold nanoparticles are crucial for drug delivery systems.
IndiaFeb 28, 2024, 6:04 PM IST
₹100 pill to prevent spread of cancer: Tata Memorial Centre
The researchers at Tata Memorial Centre have created a tablet called "R+Cu" that can stop the spread of cancer in the body and also reduces the side effects of chemo and radiation therapy by up to 50%. It is a groundbreaking development with an affordable price of ₹100. The cost ensures that the tablet can be accessed by a large population. It still has to go through human trials and might take 5-6 years before hitting the market.
India UntoldOct 19, 2023, 10:28 AM IST
Dev Pratap’s inspiring journey from drug addiction to operating an NGO
At 11, Dev Pratap ran away from his home after stealing Rs 120. He collected trash from roads and railway stations to earn a living. One day, the police arrested him for consuming drugs and he remained in police custody for 15 days. A stranger secured bail for Dev and found him work at a roadside eatery. This event had a profound impact on Dev Pratap’s life that led him to form an organization called ‘Voice of Slum.’
IndiaJun 1, 2021, 12:34 PM IST
Indian-made Sputnik V vaccine gets clearance for bridge trials
The first batch of Indian-made Sputnik V vaccine doses manufactured by Hyderabad-based Hetero Biopharma has got clearance by the Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL)
IndiaMay 5, 2021, 2:17 PM IST
To help improve Covid infrastructure, RBI okays liquidity of Rs 50,000 crore
Banks can provide fresh lending support to vaccine manufacturers, importers or suppliers of vaccines and priority medical devices; hospitals and dispensaries; pathology labs; manufacturers and suppliers of oxygen and ventilators; importers of vaccines and Covid-related drugs; logistics firms and patients for treatment
IndiaOct 28, 2020, 6:26 PM IST
IIT Guwahati develops anti-ageing compounds using agri-based resources
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati researchers have developed a low-cost membrane technology to produce psychoactive drugs and anti-ageing compounds
IndiaSep 26, 2020, 7:21 PM IST
PM Modi at UNGA 2020: 'For how long will India be kept out of UN decision making structure'
“India will not hesitate in raising its voice against the enemies of humanity, human race and human values – these include terrorism, smuggling of illegal weapons, drugs and money-laundering,” PM Modi said at UNGA.
IndiaSep 19, 2020, 10:17 AM IST
How Sandalwood actress Sanjjanaa shunned Hinduism, embraced Islam & rechristened herself Mahira
An expose by Suvarna News, a Kannada news channel reveals that Sandalwood actress Sanjjanaa has converted to Islam and changed her name to Mahira
IndiaSep 16, 2020, 4:19 PM IST
Congress jumps to the defence of Jaya Bachchan, asks Kangana, Ravi Kishan to learn from her
A day after Jaya Bachchan sprang to the defence of Bollywood, the Congress has jumped into the fray
IndiaSep 13, 2020, 11:17 AM IST
From becoming watchman to donating properties to government, here’s Zameer Ahmed’s boastful promises
Karnataka Congress MLA Zameer Ahmed has promised to donate his properties to the government of Karnataka if allegations against him in the drug scandal rocking Karnataka are proved right
IndiaSep 9, 2020, 7:21 PM IST
Rhea Chakraborty seeks bail, says offence bailable, there’s threat to her life in jail
Approaching court for bail, accused Rhea Chakraborty has said the alleged offence is bailable and there is threat for her life
IndiaSep 8, 2020, 7:24 PM IST
‘Rhea’lity bites: Decade-old tweet by accused Chakraborty on narcotics haunts her as she is arrested
An old tweet, put out by Rhea Chakraborty in relation to narcotics haunts her as she is arrested
IndiaSep 8, 2020, 4:40 PM IST
Spitefulness at its worst? Mumbai police to probe Kangana for consumption of drugs
The Mumbai police has decided to probe allegations of drug consumption by Kangana Ranaut