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Trump calls fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction

US President Donald Trump announces plan to classify fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing nearly 330,000 American deaths. Read the full story for details on the crackdown.

Drugs worth Rs 97 lakhs destroyed by Dhubri Police

Dhubri police incinerated drugs valued at Rs 97 lakhs, including 464 kg ganja and thousands of pills. Officials report a significant drop in seizures due to sustained anti-narcotics efforts. Read more.

ANTF Arrests 4 in Major Rajasthan Drug Smuggling Bust

Rajasthan Police's ANTF arrested four smugglers, seizing 20.8 kg opium milk & 8 quintals poppy husk in Sikar & Bikaner. A sophisticated interstate network is uncovered. Read the full investigation details.

Two Held with 100 Kg Poppy Husk in Daltonganj

Palamu police arrested two men from UP with one quintal of poppy husk on NH-39. The contraband, valued at Rs 8 lakh, was seized during a vehicle check. Read the full details of the NDPS Act case.

Nobel Economics 2025: India's Tech Growth Challenge

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics highlights tech-driven growth and creative destruction. For India, the key is adapting tech, managing job disruption, and building safety nets. Read the analysis.

Palamu's Poppy Farmers Turn to Legal Crops

Palamu district witnesses historic shift as illegal poppy growers embrace mustard, potatoes & pulses. Police outreach and court sentences drive agricultural transformation in Kekargarh.

Where Bengaluru's Seized Drugs Actually Go

Exclusive investigation reveals the secret journey of confiscated drugs in India's tech capital - from police vaults to scientific destruction methods that prevent environmental damage.

Security forces destroy 30 acres of poppy in Manipur

In a major crackdown on drug cultivation, Indian security forces have destroyed poppy crops spanning 30 acres across Manipur's Kangpokpi district. The coordinated operation marks a significant blow to illegal narcotics production in the troubled region.

Amritsar demolishes drug peddler's property

In a strong anti-drug operation, Amritsar authorities demolished a drug peddler's property in Maqboolpura, sending a powerful message against narcotics trade in Punjab.

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