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  Who was El Mencho; how a former cop became world's most wanted criminal with $15 million bounty

  World | February 23, 2026 8:14 IST

  The 59-year-old drug lord was seriously injured in a confrontation with Mexican security forces in the town of Tapalpa. He later died while being airlifted to Mexico City for medical attention.

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  Gujarat bans rolling papers, smoking cons to prevent substance abuse, violators to be penalised

  Gujarat | December 16, 2025 20:36 IST

  The Gujarat Home Department said that social media posts, advertisements and other messages have been promoting the use of these products for consuming narcotic drugs, cigarettes, hookah products, and other addictive substances, which has contributed to increased drug use among young people.

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  Matthew Perry's death: Doctor who supplied Ketamine to 'Friends' actor will plead guilty

  World | June 17, 2025 9:28 IST

  Dr Salvador Plasencia, a California physician accused of supplying actor Matthew Perry with ketamine prior to his fatal overdose in 2023, has agreed to plead guilty to four counts of illegal drug distribution. In court filings, Plasencia admitted to providing Perry with the drug.

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  Vincy Aloshious: The Malayalam actress who was harassed by co-star under drug influence

  April 16, 2025 11:29 IST

  Malayalam actress Vincy Aloshious shared a video on Instagram stating that she will not work with any artist who takes drugs after an uncomfortable incident on set. Read further to know what all the actress said.

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  Tehqiqat: Once they smelled it...children would have become murderers!

  News | November 16, 2024 19:16 IST

  Drugs...Cartel...Mexico...America...Latin America...Europe...Africa...Till now you thought all these were very distant things...What do we have to do with all this? -Give?

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  Manipur: Drug trafficking has declined with people's support, says CM N Biren Singh

  India | June 26, 2024 14:40 IST

  Manipur in the 1990s was badly affected by the drug menace, and the rate of HIV-positive cases was then one of the highest in the country, said Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh at an event organised on the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking.

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  'Impacted me significantly': Australian MP allegedly drugged, sexually assaulted during night out

  World | May 05, 2024 18:15 IST

  The member for Keppel also wrote that throughout the week she had been contacted by several other women with similar experiences from the town.

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  Uttar Pradesh: 63 prisoners in Lucknow district jail test positive for HIV

  Uttar Pradesh | February 06, 2024 7:01 IST

  Lucknow: Director General of Prisons S N Sabat clarified that none contracted HIV after entering the jail, with regular checks conducted statewide. Most prisoners already had the infection, and none have died due to HIV in jail in the last five years.

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  Pathankot Police declares Dhar Kalan Police Station as Punjab's first drug-free zone

  India | October 04, 2023 12:45 IST

  As per the Pathankot police 45 village panchayats in Dhar kalan region have claimed that they are free of drug. The Punjab Police and the Bhagwant Mann government have been working collectively to end eradicate the problem by striking against peddlers and even politicians.

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  International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking 2023: Know details

  Lifestyle | June 25, 2023 17:30 IST

  International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is primarily observed in order to bring attention to the global drug problem, it also serves as a reminder that everyone can play a role in tackling the issue.

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  140 exotic animals, drugs worth Rs 34.18 cr seized in Mizoram; 4 held

  India | October 15, 2022 21:30 IST

  Mizoram exotic animals seizure: The police said that the exotic animals and seized drugs were smuggled in from neighbouring Myanmar and smugglers from both countries were involved in the clandestine trade.

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  Effects of drug addiction on brain: Symptoms, Warning signs and Precautions

  Health | March 04, 2022 22:02 IST

  Drug dependence/addiction causes loss of control over emotional regulation, Amnesia (forgetfulness or unable to form new memories), delirium (disoriented to time, place, person), sleep disorders, psychosis.

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  Why do people take drugs? Abuse, Addiction and Misuse

  Health | March 07, 2022 11:31 IST

  "Drugs take you to hell, disguised as heaven". Well, this statement defines the meaning of drugs in one single line. Have you ever wondered why most people take drugs? Curiosity, one of the frequent reasons is to see what happens, the peer pressure makes you do things just to see how they work, and before you know what is happening you are already there.

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  Man faces 20 years in prison after jumping from plane in Los Angeles

  World | June 29, 2021 8:09 IST

  A passenger who tried to break into an airplane cockpit last week had recently been under the influence of methamphetamine before he jumped from the moving plane in Los Angeles.

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  Pankaj Tripathi lends support to NCB on International Day Against Drug Abuse

  Celebrities | June 26, 2021 19:57 IST

  Pankaj Tripathi pledged support to the NCB, on the occasion of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

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  Addiction is neither cool nor a style statement: PM Modi on International Day against Drug Abuse

  India | June 26, 2021 12:41 IST

  The prime minister also shared an old Mann Ki Baat episode which contained many aspects of overcoming the drugs menace.

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  Major drug trafficking racket busted, 8 Pak nationals held with heroin worth Rs 150 cr

  India | April 15, 2021 12:47 IST

  Eight Pakistan nationals were apprehended from the mid-sea off Gujarat coast for drug trafficking on Thursday

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  Awareness program on drug abuse organised in Srinagar

  News | April 13, 2021 21:47 IST

  To raise awareness on drug abuse in the Valley, a special program was held in Srinagar on April 12 themed 'Quit Drugs, Lest it quite you'.

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  New study suggests frustration could lead to escalation of drug use and addiction

  Health | March 02, 2021 15:09 IST

  The new study published in the journal Psychopharmacology noted that research into the role of frustration and substance use disorders is sparse, but a number of studies suggest that persons with substance use disorders have lower frustration tolerance.

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  Amritsar woman keeps drug addict daughter chained at home, MP assures help

  India | August 29, 2019 9:33 IST

  According to reports, the woman had sought help from government de-addiction centres and other offices before resorting to tying her up inside the home.