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The video, reportedly filmed near a college in the Bagalur area, shows the individual standing still in one position with little visible response to his surroundings. The post accompanying the video described the situation as alarming, warning that a so-called "zombie drug" had entered the city. "Disturbing! The deadly 'Zombie Drug' (Xylazine-laced substance) that turns users into motionless, trance-like zombies has now entered Bengaluru. Alarming reports emerging from Bagalur near Nitte Colleg ...Read More >
Bengaluru 'Zombie Drug' Scare: Viral Video Sparks Panic Over Xylazine Rumours A wave of concern is sweeping through Bengaluru's digital landscape after a viral video emerged that supposedly shows a man standing in a trance-like state at Bagalur. The footage, which appeared after a delivery agent incident in Chandigarh, has led to strong speculation about the presence of Xylazine, which scientists refer to as the "zombie drug," in India's IT hub. The video has received thousands of views, but ...Read More >
Based on credible information, during the intervening night between March 2-3, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement conducted the raid in coordination with Gachibowli Police Station staff, on the pub in Kondapur, and seven people were apprehended, an official release said. A son of an IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh, software engineers and businessmen were among the seven people held for allegedly consuming narcotic drugs, official sources said. Acting on inputs that the pub was hosti ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (PTI) Telangana's anti-narcotics unit EAGLE Force has apprehended six persons -- among them a model-actor and a DJ -- for alleged drug consumption following a search at a resort in Golconda, officials said on Sunday. Acting on specific inputs that the venue was hosting a special party, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement Force, along with the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) and personnel from the Golconda Police Station, formed five teams and conducted a ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 5 (PTI) Telangana's anti-narcotics unit EAGLE Force has apprehended six persons -- among them a model-actor and a DJ -- for alleged drug consumption following a search at a resort in Golconda, officials said on Sunday. Acting on specific inputs that the venue was hosting a special party, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement Force, along with the Hyderabad Narcotics Enforcement Wing (HNEW) and personnel from the Golconda Police Station, formed five teams and conducted a ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) India is unlikely to be significantly impacted by US President Donald Trump's announcement of 100 per cent tariffs on certain patented drugs, as the country primarily exports low-cost generic medicines to America, think tank GTRI said on Friday. Trump signed an executive order on April 2, announcing the imposition of a 100 per cent ad valorem duty rate on the import of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients. The order, issued on April ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Taskforce raided Quack Arena pub in Kondapur, after receiving a tip off about the party. Seven people tested positive on Friday morning, reports said. The raid took place after they received specific intelligence about drug use at the pub and while a high-profile DJ event was underway. Live drug screening by Eagle: Authorities conducted live drug tests on attending guests using field testing kits and during the checks, eight peopl ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Karnataka's Department of Health & Family Welfare, in collaboration with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) and other stakeholder departments, has drafted a comprehensive policy to address the growing concern of excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students. With nearly one in four adolescents showing signs of problematic internet use, the draft policy recognises the rising burden of mental health issues such as anx ...Read More >
Enforcement Directorate launched searches across Delhi-NCR and Jaipur Friday in a major money laundering probe linked to an over 80 kg cocaine seizure. The operation targets at least five locations as part of an investigation into a Rs 900 crore drug haul from last year. Hawala operators were previously arrested in connection with the party drug intended for Australia. The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted simultaneous searches in Delhi-NCR and Jaipur in a drug trafficking-linked mone ...Read More >
Mumbai police have apprehended a key suspect in a massive mephedrone seizure case. Mohammed Salim Mohammed Sohail Shaikh was brought back from Dubai after his deportation. He is the third accused to be extradited from the UAE in this operation. The police had previously busted a drug manufacturing unit in Sangli district, seizing contraband worth Rs 252 crore. The Mumbai police have arrested a key accused in a Rs 252-crore mephedrone seizure case after his deportation from Dubai, officials said ...Read More >
Vishal Brahma was reportedly detained at the Chennai airport after he was caught with 3.5 kg of cocaine worth Rs 35 crore in his luggage. The actor is known for playing supporting roles in several films, including Karan Johar's Student of the Year. He had returned from Singapore when the authorities found drugs hidden in the false bottom of his luggage. As per TOI, the seizure was part of a joint operation conducted by Chennai Customs and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). The actor ...Read More >
* Six IT professionals were arrested in a raid at a farmhouse near Hyderabad * The farmhouse was booked by IT professional Abhijit Banerjee for a birthday party * Police found drugs and foreign liquor being consumed at the celebration Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Six IT professionals have been arrested after drugs were recovered during a raid at a farmhouse near Hyderabad. The farmhouse in Telangana's Rangareddy district was booked by an IT professional named ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: In a span of just two hours, 14 individuals, trying to buy ganja, were apprehended by the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) during a decoy operation at Gachibowli on Sunday. All of them tested positive for cannabis consumption after they were subjected to on-the-spot urine tests for drug use. They have been referred to certified drug de-addiction centres for treatment and rehabilitation. According to police, intelligence revealed that the prime suspect would transpo ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) apprehended 14 individuals, including a couple, for alleged drug consumption and purchase at Gachibowli on Saturday. The crackdown targeted a local ganja distribution network operating near an HDFC Bank branch. Police officials revealed that a man from Maharashtra was supplying ganja to a wide clientele in the area. The suspect, who remains at large, reportedly transported around 5 kilograms ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) An alleged synthetic narcotics producer facing an Interpol Red Notice was deported to India from the UAE on Friday in an operation coordinated by the CBI through Interpol and Mumbai police, following which he was arrested in the country's financial capital, officials said. Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted in the case related to the seizure of Rs 252 crore worth of mephedrone from a factory in Maharashtra's Sangli, was brought from the UAE to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj I ...Read More >
New Delhi/Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) An alleged synthetic narcotics producer facing an Interpol Red Notice was deported to India from the UAE on Friday, in an operation coordinated by the CBI through Interpol and Mumbai police, officials said. Kubbawala Mustafa, the wanted drugs manufacturer, was brought from the UAE to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, escorted by a four-member team of state police, around 1 am, an official said. He was taken into custody by the crime bra ...Read More >
Gurgaon: The city, which is growing at a rapid pace, stands at a crossroads where it can learn from several innovative urban management practices of other Indian cities to tackle its own challenges. At the national conference of urban local bodies in Manesar on Thursday, mayors and municipal corporations from across the country shared their strategies, offering valuable insights for Gurgaon to consider.Surat generates Rs 140 crore from selling sewage-treated water to industries and has introduce ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): In one of the largest crackdowns on the illegal pharmaceutical trade, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking syndicate operating across four continents, using encrypted digital platforms, cryptocurrency, and anonymous shipping networks, an official statement said. The breakthrough began with the interception of a vehicle near Bengali Market in Delhi on May 25, 2025, ultimately uncovering a vast transnational operation ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: In one of the largest anti-encroachment drives in recent years, the Lakhimpur district administration on Thursday demolished 218 illegal homes and cleared 288 bighas of encroached land across three Village Grazing Reserves (VGRs).The eviction drive, which was conducted under the supervision of district commissioner (DC) Pronab Jit Kakoty and senior superintendent of police (SSP) Gunendra Deka, saw a massive deployment of police and paramilitary forces, along with 12 excavators, at Phu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): In one of the largest crackdowns on the illegal pharmaceutical trade, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking syndicate operating across four continents, using encrypted digital platforms, cryptocurrency, and anonymous shipping networks, an official statement said. The breakthrough began with the interception of a vehicle near Bengali Market in Delhi on May 25, 2025, ultimately uncovering a vast transnational operation ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM -- The southern Indian state of Kerala has defended its decision to introduce Zumba classes in public schools, after the move sparked protests from religious groups earlier this week. Some 14,000 state-run schools in Kerala have been asked to organise daily Zumba sessions as part of an anti-drug campaign launched by the government last month. The decision has been bitterly opposed by some Hindu and Muslim organizations in the state, who say the dance is a form of "cultural i ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday warned educational institutions that cases would be booked against them if drugs were found in their premises. The CM announced that the state's Anti-Narcotics Bureau would henceforth be known as Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) and was tasked with curbing the menace of narcotics in the state. Speaking at an event marking the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking 2025 at Shilpakala Vedika here, Redd ...Read More >
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday (June 26, 2025) cautioned against the growing drug menace in the State, calling on citizens, institutions and youth to take collective responsibility in eradicating the threat. Speaking at a programme held at Shilpakala Vedika, the Chief Minister announced the launch of Telangana Anti Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) as a special enforcement unit called EAGLE, which stands for Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement. He said EAGLE will be tasked ...Read More >
Vizianagaram: DIG Gopinath Jatti of the Visakhapatnam range urged youth and students to steer clear of drugs and other sedatives. He emphasised the importance of focusing on their studies and careers rather than engaging in poor habits. On Thursday, the police department observed an Anti-Drug Day. Speaking on the occasion, DIG Jatti said that strict action is being taken against those involved in cannabis cultivation. In the past, cannabis was grown on 15,000 acres in the agency areas, but with ...Read More >
The government has issued an advisory to OTT platforms, cautioning them against portraying drug use without disclaimers. Concerned about the influence on young viewers, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting cited the Code of Ethics, urging platforms to exercise due diligence. Non-compliance could lead to further regulatory action under the IT Act and NDPS Act.The government has cautioned OTT platforms of further regulatory scrutiny if they are found streaming content that inadvertently pr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 4 (PTI) DRI officers have seized about 8,224 kg of contraband in the 2023-24 fiscal worth Rs 2,242 crore, with the seizure of cocaine seeing an increase over the past five years. During the 2023-24 financial year, DRI has seized 1,319 kg of gold and smuggling through India's porous eastern borders, particularly with Bangladesh and Myanmar, has also emerged as a major concern for law enforcement agencies. The Smuggling in India Report released by the Directorate of Revenue Intell ...Read More >
Sam Altman is the latest tech exec to get a seat at the political table. The OpenAI cofounder and CEO is cochairing the transition team for San Francisco mayor-elect Daniel Lurie, Lurie announced Monday. The other cochairs include alums from local government and nonprofits, as well as Ned Segal, Lurie's campaign cochair and Twitter's former CFO. "I'm excited to help the city I love, and where OpenAI was started, as it begins its next chapter with Mayor-elect Lurie stepping into his new rol ...Read More >
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