Top MAGA officials intervened to stop Donald Trump from instantly announcing his marijuana reclassification decision on Truth Social. Discover the inside story of the Oval Office meeting and the policy shift. Read more!
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a software engineer, for smuggling high-grade Sheelavathi cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Details inside.
Andhra Pradesh police arrest eight, including a woman software engineer, for smuggling high-grade cannabis from Odisha border to Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Read the full investigation details.
Indore Crime Branch arrested a daily wage labourer with 2.30 kg of cannabis. The narcotics, valued at Rs 60,000, were seized during a surveillance drive. Read more on the police crackdown.
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
Neemuch police raided an illegal cannabis cultivation hidden in wheat & mustard fields, seizing 3.12 quintals (10,000 plants) worth ₹10 lakh. Read about the state-wide crackdown.
Surat DCB seizes 17.65 kg of hydroponic cannabis worth Rs 6.18 crore from Bangkok flight, arrests three with Tamil Nadu links. Read the full investigation details.
President Trump's executive order reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III acknowledges market reality, boosts research, and could supercharge the multi-billion dollar industry. Explore the implications.
Deccan Herald's 'Speak Out' panel on December 23, 2025, tackled crucial topics including the Karnataka government's new policy, the impact of the NEP, and the future of Indian sports. Read the full discussion.
US President Donald Trump's executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III marks a historic shift, challenging the costly and racially biased 'War on Drugs'. Explore the implications.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to nine months in a Romanian prison for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Court says it's to 'set an example'. Read the full story.
President Trump directs federal agencies to relax cannabis rules, supporting reclassification from Schedule I to III. This major policy shift impacts research, taxes, and CBD access. Read the full analysis.
US President Donald Trump signs order to reclassify marijuana, a major drug policy shift. While Democrats welcome it, Republicans oppose. Explore the market impact and political divide.
American rapper Wiz Khalifa sentenced to 9 months in prison by a Romanian court for cannabis possession at a 2024 festival. Details on the final verdict and harsh drug laws.
Former US President Donald Trump has initiated a major policy shift to reclassify marijuana, easing federal restrictions and encouraging scientific research. Read the full analysis.
President Trump signs an executive order to accelerate moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, boosting medical research. The move does not legalise cannabis federally but could reshape the industry. Read more.
Nagpur Police, led by CP Ravinder Singal, conducted massive 'Operation Thunder' raids in central slums using drones & canine squads. 1,200gm cannabis seized, key gangster networks targeted. Read more.
Former US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to reclassify cannabis, acknowledging its medical benefits and easing federal restrictions. A major shift in US drug policy.
A major review of 15 years of research finds weak evidence for medical cannabis benefits, with nearly 30% of patients meeting criteria for cannabis use disorder. Read the details.
Chandigarh's Excise Commissioner warns of strict action against illegal liquor promotion on social media. Stakeholders propose beer-focused reforms for 2026-27 policy. Read more.
Supreme Court asks Centre & Tamil Nadu to cooperate on establishing Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, stressing education for rural students over language policy disputes. Read the full story.
Donald Trump, at the Kennedy Center Honors, asserted his trade policies prevented conflicts. He also hinted at a 2024 run and criticized Biden's foreign policy. Read the full story.
Neemuch Police uncovers a large-scale illegal cannabis plantation on government land in Shivpuriya Chakkiwala village, seizing over 3 quintals of plants. An organised network is suspected.
New York City halts its controversial homeless encampment sweeps, a major policy reversal announced by Zohran Mamdani. This signals a significant break from Mayor Eric Adams's previous approach.
The Trump administration unveils a dramatic foreign policy reset, prioritizing peace with Russia and halting NATO expansion. Critics call it a win for Putin. Read the full analysis.
Khargone police recover 278 cannabis plants worth Rs 10 lakh from three farms in Maheshwar. SP Ravindra Verma details the operation. Read the full story.
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri states stable energy prices for 1.4 billion citizens is the government's priority. Read how this shapes India's oil imports and stance on US sanctions.
The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.50%. Economists praise the decision as balanced and forward-looking. Read the full analysis.
The RBI's Monetary Policy Committee has cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, citing benign inflation. Governor Sanjay Malhotra explains the move despite strong GDP growth. Read the full analysis.
The Russia-Ukraine war has redrawn global maps. K P Nayar argues India must engage with new realities and move beyond safe bets in its foreign policy. Read the analysis.