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.
Punjab farmers are missing out on the golden mustard opportunity. Low profits and high input costs keep them away, threatening oilseed self-sufficiency. Discover the full story.
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.
Madras High Court directs Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary to act as only 135 criminal cases were filed for 1,439 illegal mining incidents detected since 2020. Read the shocking details.
Jharkhand police deploy drones and awareness campaigns in Ranchi, Khunti, Chatra, and Palamu to identify and destroy illegal poppy plantations. Farmers are shifting to legal crops.
Manipur security forces eradicate over 600 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul and Kangpokpi districts. Major blow to drug trade as operations continue. Read the full report.
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.
Farmers in Krishnagiri are gearing up to dispatch two lakh flowers, including white roses, to Kerala daily for the Christmas and wedding season. Discover the festive bloom trade driving this seasonal surge.
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.
The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
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.
Mumbai airport customs officials seized over 25 kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis in two major busts, arresting nine passengers from Bangkok. Details on the NDPS Act arrests and other smuggling cases inside.
A new study reveals Delhi's severe smog hours tripled after Punjab & Haryana's 2009 groundwater policy. Learn the link between paddy cultivation and toxic air.
DRI intercepts 3 passengers from Thailand at Lucknow airport, seizing 12.7 kg of hydroponic cannabis. Total narcotics seized at airport crosses 75 kg in six months. Read more.
Congress leader Dinesh Gundu Rao writes to Union Minister Piyush Goyal, urging to declare rubber as an agricultural product and fix a Minimum Support Price to aid struggling farmers in Dakshina Kannada. Read the full story.
Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana exceed 100% groundwater extraction, far above India's 60% average. Over-reliance on paddy cultivation drives the crisis. Read the full report.
Gujarat Police's SMC seized 200kg of cannabis plants in a Botad farm raid, arresting one and identifying three wanted suspects. The contraband was valued at nearly Rs 1 crore. Read the full details.
Mike Tyson opens up on podcast about his deep cannabis connection, a $40,000 monthly habit, and why his family begged him to start smoking again after a 5-day break.
WHO officially recognises 'scromiting' or Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), a severe condition linked to long-term cannabis use causing a surge in emergency room visits. Learn the risks.