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 A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico. Visuals showed over 2,000 kilograms of the drug wrapped in paper packages painted to look like the juicy frui

Smuggler Disguised Meth Worth $5 Mn As Watermelons, Held At US-Mexico Border

 A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico. Visuals showed over 2,000 kilograms of the drug wrapped in paper packages painted to look like the juicy fruit and hidden among other cargo. Border agents pulled over the produce-laden tractor-trailer in California and discovered the 'watermelons' were actually bundles of the synthetic drug wrapped in colored paper. The driver of the truck was arrested.


&nbsp;A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico.

&nbsp;A group of smugglers disguised $5 million worth of methamphetamine as watermelons and tried to truck them across the US border with Mexico. Visuals showed over 2,000 kilograms of the drug wrapped in paper packages painted to look like the juicy fruit and hidden among other cargo. Border agents pulled over the produce-laden tractor-trailer in California and discovered the 'watermelons' were actually bundles of the synthetic drug wrapped in colored paper. The driver of the truck was arrested.

India's recent amendment to drug development rules aims to minimize animal testing and promote ethical practices in the pursuit of safer and more effective drugs.

India passes amendment to remove animals from drug-trials

India's recent amendment to drug development rules aims to minimize animal testing and promote ethical practices in the pursuit of safer and more effective drugs.

In a significant move towards drug development, the government of India recently passed an amendment to the New Drugs and Clinical Trial Rules (2023). This aims to streamline the process of drug development without the use of animals for the drug testing process.&nbsp;
The amendment emphasizes the importance of reducing, refining and replacing animal testing with alternative methods. &nbsp;It encourages researchers to explore alternative approaches, such as in silico (computer simulation) models and in vitro (test tube) studies, to minimize animal involvement.
Moreover, the amendment places a strong emphasis on the ethical treatment of animals during trials. It mandates that researchers provide a detailed justification for using animals, outlining the potential benefits of the research and the steps taken to minimize animal suffering. The rules also require researchers to adhere to internationally accepted guidelines on animal welfare.
This measure is expected to contribute to the advancement of scientific understanding and the development of safer and more effective drugs.
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Researchers found that Viagra may lower the risk of heart disease in men by up to 39 per cent. 

Men who use Viagra are 25% less likely to suffer from early death: Study

Researchers found that Viagra may lower the risk of heart disease in men by up to 39 per cent. 

Viagra could give you a boost beyond the bedroom; find out

Researchers found that Viagra may lower the risk of heart disease in men up to 39 per cent.

Viagra can help men more than just erectile dysfunction.&nbsp;
According to a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, viagra helps reduce the risk of early death. Researchers also found that the drug lowers the risk of heart disease in men up to 39 per cent.&nbsp;
For the study, the team examined 70,000 adult men aged 50. They looked at participants&rsquo; medical records to check who had taken the drug and whether or not they have suffered heart problems during&nbsp; the follow- up period.&nbsp;
The findings suggested that men who used erectile dysfunction drugs are less likely to suffer from heart diseases.
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Disclaimer: editorji does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained in this story are for informational purposes only. No material in this video is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider.

On camera: here's why people in US are turning into 'Zombies'

Now infamous as Zombie drug, Xylazine has been approved by America's Food and Drug Administration to treat animals. 

Now infamous as Zombie drug, Xylazine has been approved by America's Food and Drug Administration to treat animals.&nbsp;

A new drug has wreaked havoc in several cities of the United States for its Zombie effect.
According to New York Post, &nbsp;Xylazine or &ldquo;tranq&rdquo; &nbsp;has deadly symptoms including skin rotting.
Now infamous as Zombie drug, Xylazine has been approved by America's Food and Drug Administration to treat animals.&nbsp;
However lately, it has also been discovered in fentanyl which is an opiate used in medicines to reduce severe pain in humans, as per the NY Post report.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Particularly in Philadelphia, which is considered the epicentre of America's opioid crisis, Xylazine is being sold on the streets. People here have been found in an abnormally sub-conscious state allegedly after overdose of fentanyl.
Several purported videos show people behaving obnoxiously with some appearing to sleepwalking.
Xylazine is generally used as a sedative in horses and cows. However, with repeated exposure or overdose, it results in respiratory depression, excessive tiredness and severe wounds, which can develop into dead skin and may lead to amputation.
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Mexico nabs son of drug lord 'El Chapo' before Biden visit

Mexico arrests drug kingpin El Chapo's son ahead of Biden visit

Ovidio Guzmán, nicknamed “the Mouse,” had not been one of El Chapo's better-known sons until an aborted operation to capture him three years ago. 

Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n, nicknamed &ldquo;the Mouse,&rdquo; had not been one of El Chapo's better-known sons until an aborted operation to capture him three years ago

Mexican security forces captured Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n, an alleged drug trafficker wanted by the United States and one of the sons of former Sinaloa cartel boss Joaqu&iacute;n &ldquo;El Chapo&rdquo; Guzm&aacute;n, in a pre-dawn operation Thursday that set off gunfights and roadblocks across the western state's capital.
Defense Secretary Luis Cresencio Sandoval said Army and National Guard personnel had captured a son of &ldquo;El Chapo.&rdquo; Sandoval identified him only as Ovidio, in keeping with government policy.
Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n, nicknamed &ldquo;the Mouse,&rdquo; had not been one of El Chapo's better-known sons until an aborted operation to capture him three years ago. That attempt similarly set off violence in Culiacan that ultimately led President Andr&eacute;s Manuel L&oacute;pez Obrador to order the military to let him go.
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Thursday's high-profile capture comes just days before L&oacute;pez Obrador will host US President Joe Biden for bilateral talks followed by their North American Leaders' Summit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Drug trafficking, along with immigration, is expected to be a top talking point.
&ldquo;This is a significant blow to the Sinaloa cartel and major victory for the rule of law. It will not, however, impede the flow of drugs into the U.S. Hopefully, Mexico will extradite him to the U.S.,&rdquo; Mike Vigil, the DEA's former Chief of International Operations, said Thursday.
Vigil said that Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n was involved in all of the cartel's activities, especially the production of fentanyl. A 2018 federal indictment in Washington, D.C., accused the younger Guzm&aacute;n of conspiring to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana in the United States.
The CDC said last July that more than 107,000 Americans had died from a drug overdose during the year ending January 2022, most of them involving opioids including illegally made fentanyl.
L&oacute;pez Obrador's security approach reversed years of what came to be known as the kingpin strategy of taking down cartel leaders, which led to the fragmentation of large cartels and bloody battles for dominance. L&oacute;pez Obrador put all his faith in the military, disbanding the corrupt Federal Police and creating the National Guard under military command.
The capture was the result of six months of reconnaissance and surveillance in the cartel's territory, and then quick action on Thursday, Sandoval said. National Guard troops spotted SUVs, some with homemade armor, and immediately coordinated with the army as they established a perimeter around the suspicious vehicles and forced the occupants out to be searched.
The security forces then came under fire, but were able to gain control of the situation and identify Guzm&aacute;n among those present and in possession of firearms, Sandoval said.
Cartel members set up 19 roadblocks including at Culiacan's airport and outside the local army base, as well as all points of access to the city of Culiacan, Sandoval said, but the Air Force was able to fly Guzm&aacute;n to Mexico City despite their efforts, and he was taken to offices of the Attorney General's organized crime special prosecutor.
Sandoval said Guzm&aacute;n was a leader of a Sinaloa faction he called &ldquo;los menores&rdquo; or &ldquo;the juniors,&rdquo; who are also known as &ldquo;los Chapitos,&rdquo; for the sons of El Chapo.
Other &ldquo;little Chapos&rdquo; include two of his brothers &mdash; Iv&aacute;n Archivaldo Guzm&aacute;n and Jes&uacute;s Alfredo Guzm&aacute;n &mdash; who are believed to have been running cartel operations together with Ismael &ldquo;El Mayo&rdquo; Zambada.
The Chapitos have been taking greater control in the cartel because Zambada was in poor health and isolated in the mountains, Vigil said. &ldquo;The Chapitos know that if el Mayo dies, (the cartel) is going to break apart if they don't have control.&rdquo; &ldquo;It's going to be very important that the U.S. requests Ovidio's extradition quickly and that Mexico does it,&rdquo; Vigil said.
U.S. Homeland Security Investigations had posted a $5 million reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Guzm&aacute;n early last year.
Alleged cartel members responded to Thursday's operation by carjacking Culiacan residents and setting vehicles ablaze in the cartel stronghold. Local and state authorities warned everyone to stay inside.
Intermittent gunfire continued into the afternoon Thursday in Culiacan as Mexican security forces continued to clash with cartel gunmen and few people ventured out. Airports there and in several other Sinaloa cities remained closed.
Airline Aeromexico said in a statement that one of its jets was struck by a bullet Thursday morning as it prepared for takeoff. Passenger video posted online showed people cowering on the floor of the plane. The company said passengers and crew were safe.
Later, Mexico's Civil Aviation Agency said in a statement that an air force plane in Culiacan had also been hit with gunfire. In addition to the Culiacan airport, the agency said airports in Los Mochis and Mazatlan were also ordered closed and all flights cancelled for security reasons.
David T&eacute;llez was aboard that flight with his wife and children, preparing to return to Mexico City after visiting his in-laws.
Their plane had been waiting for its chance to take off as two large military planes carrying personnel landed as well as three or four military helicopters. Marines and soldiers deployed along the perimeter of the runway.
When the commercial flight was finally preparing to accelerate, T&eacute;llez heard gunshots in the distance. Within 15 seconds the sounds were suddenly more intense. &ldquo;We heard gunshots and threw ourselves to the floor,&rdquo; he said.
He did not know the plane had been hit until a flight attendant told them. The plane quickly returned to the terminal and they were hustled into a room. Late Thursday afternoon they were still in the airport, unsure of when they would be able to return to Mexico City.
Elsewhere in Culiacan, local reporter Marcos Vizcarra had sought shelter in a hotel after gunmen stole his car.
Then he explained via Twitter that armed men had entered the hotel where he had sought shelter &ldquo;and are threatening guests to give them their car keys.&rdquo; Later, Vizcarra reported that they had taken his phone, but he had made it home safely.
Such attempts to create chaos often come in response to arrests of important cartel figures in Mexico. One of the most notorious came when federal security forces cornered Ovidio Guzm&aacute;n in October 2019, only to let him escape after gunmen shot up the city with high-powered weapons.
L&oacute;pez Obrador said at the time he had made the decision to avoid the loss of life.
L&oacute;pez Obrador entered office highly critical of the toll of his predecessors' drug war. He embraced the phrase &ldquo;hugs, not bullets&rdquo; to describe his approach to Mexico's chronic violence, which would focus on social programs aimed at weakening the draw of organized crime.
But four years into his six-year term, the death toll remains high.
In July, Mexico captured Rafael Caro Quintero, once one of the godfathers of drug trafficking and the man allegedly responsible for the murder of a DEA agent more than three decades ago, just days after L&oacute;pez Obrador met with Biden at the White House.
At the time, the capture was seen as a signal that Mexico could be willing to go after high-profile cartel bosses again, something L&oacute;pez Obrador had been loathe to do.&nbsp;

AstraZeneca India gets approval to market anti-diabetes drug

AstraZeneca India's anti-diabetes drug gets approval from drug regulator

National drug regulator approves AstraZeneca India to market anti-diabetes drug

The company said Central Drugs Standard Control Organization's approval for its anti diabetes drug Dapagliflozin will help doctors address heart failures at an early stage

Drug firm AstraZeneca India on Tuesday said it has received approval from the country's drug regulator to market anti-diabetes medication Dapagliflozin.
The company said it has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDCSCO) for the drug indicated for diabetes patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Dapagliflozin is the first and only anti-diabetic drug approved to significantly reduce the risk of sustained eGFR (estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate), cardiovascular deaths and hospitalisations due to heart failure in adults with progressive chronic kidney disease, the drug firm said.
The approval is applicable for both diabetic and non-diabetic CKD patients, it added.
CKD is one of the leading causes of hospitalisation globally and in India, representing a significant clinical and economic burden.
"The timely approval of Dapagliflozin from the CDCSCO committee with the additional indication is a huge boost for nephrologists across the country towards the management of progressive CKD," AstraZeneca India Vice President - Medical Affairs and Regulatory Anil Kukreja said in a statement.
The approval will provide the clinical community with a potential therapeutic option to arrest the progression of CKDs and address heart failures at an early stage, he added.
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In a major drug haul, the Narcotics Control Bureau recovered MD drugs worth Rs 120 crore, said officials on Friday. 
The drugs were seized at two places in Gujarat and Mumbai. A total of 50 kilograms of drugs were recovered from Mumbai.
"Acting on an input, NCB recovered approx 50 kg of MD drugs concealed in a godown in Mumbai. Two people including the kingpin of the cartel were arrested. Both the arrested accused are from Mumbai," said Deputy Director General, NCB, SK Singh. 
In Gujarat, a total of 10.350 kg were seized while four persons were arrested. "Initially, info regarding the sale of MD drugs in Gujarat was shared by the Naval Intelligence Unit of Jamnagar, Gujarat. This input was jointly developed by NCB and Naval Intelligence Unit and seized around 10.350 kg of MD drugs and 4 persons were arrested," he added.
Singh further highlighted the involvement of a former pilot in the matter and said, "One of those arrested in Jamnagar has been identified as Sohail Ghaffar, who was a pilot with Air India from 2016-18. A preliminary probe revealed that both seizures have common linkages. 
The value of the total seized (60 Kg) MD drug is approximately Rs 120 crore."
 

Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized by NCB from Mumbai Godown

Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized from Mumbai Godown


Drugs worth Rs 120 crore seized from Mumbai Godown
&nbsp;

In a major drug haul, the Narcotics Control Bureau recovered MD drugs worth Rs 120 crore, said officials on Friday.&nbsp;
 The drugs were seized at two places in Gujarat and Mumbai. A total of 50 kilograms of drugs were recovered from Mumbai.
 "Acting on an input, NCB recovered approx 50 kg of MD drugs concealed in a godown in Mumbai. Two people including the kingpin of the cartel were arrested. Both the arrested accused are from Mumbai," said Deputy Director General, NCB, SK Singh.&nbsp;
 In Gujarat, a total of 10.350 kg were seized while four persons were arrested. "Initially, info regarding the sale of MD drugs in Gujarat was shared by the Naval Intelligence Unit of Jamnagar, Gujarat. This input was jointly developed by NCB and Naval Intelligence Unit and seized around 10.350 kg of MD drugs and 4 persons were arrested," he added.
 Singh further highlighted the involvement of a former pilot in the matter and said, "One of those arrested in Jamnagar has been identified as Sohail Ghaffar, who was a pilot with Air India from 2016-18. A preliminary probe revealed that both seizures have common linkages.&nbsp;
 The value of the total seized (60 Kg) MD drug is approximately Rs 120 crore."
&nbsp;

The Goa Police have arrested one more drug peddler in connection with the case of alleged murder of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, an official said on Sunday.
With this, five people have so far been arrested in the case.
Phogat (43), a former Tik Tok star and contestant on the reality TV show "Big Boss", was brought dead to a hospital August 23, a day after arrival in Goa.
On Saturday night, the Anjuna police in North Goa district arrested drug peddler Rama alias Ramadas Mandrekar for allegedly supplying drugs to another peddler Dattaprasad Gaonkar, who is already in custody in connection with the case, the official said.
Gaonkar had allegedly supplied drugs to two other accused Sudhir Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh, who accompanied Phogat on the Goa trip, police earlier said.
The Goa Police on Saturday said Phogat was given methamphetamine, a recreational drug, by her aides hours before her death.
Gaonkar had allegedly provided drugs to Phogat's aides Sagwan and Singh who fed them to her, police earlier said.
Edwin Nunes, the other arrested man, is the owner of the Curlies restaurant in North Goa where Phogat and her aides had partied on the intervening night of August 22 and 23.
Phogat was administered methamphetamine, and some left-over drug was recovered from the restaurant's washroom, Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi had said.
Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh allegedly told police that they had procured drugs from Gaonkar who worked as a room boy at Hotel Grand Leoney Resort in Anjuna where they were staying.
While Singh and Sagwan are charged with murder, Nunes and Gaonkar are booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Videos of CCTV footage from the restaurant had emerged on social media on Saturday. In one video, Phogat is seen dancing with Sagwan and the latter is seen forcing her to drink water which she instantly spits out.
Another video showed Phogat being escorted out of the restaurant by the accused. She is seen staggering and almost falling near the staircase on her way out.
Phogat was brought dead to St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa district on August 23 morning from the hotel where she was staying.
While doctors said Phogat had a heart attack, her brother alleged that Sagwan and Singh, who had arrived in Goa with her, had played a role in her death.
A local court on Saturday remanded Sagwan and Singh in police custody for 10 days. P

Sonali Phogat case: Goa Police arrest one more drug peddler

The Goa Police have arrested one more drug peddler in connection with the case of alleged murder of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, an official said on Sunday.

The Goa Police on Saturday said Phogat was given methamphetamine, a recreational drug, by her aides hours before her death.

The Goa Police have arrested one more drug peddler in connection with the case of alleged murder of BJP leader Sonali Phogat, an official said on Sunday.
With this, five people have so far been arrested in the case.
Phogat (43), a former Tik Tok star and contestant on the reality TV show "Big Boss", was brought dead to a hospital August 23, a day after arrival in Goa.
On Saturday night, the Anjuna police in North Goa district arrested drug peddler Rama alias Ramadas Mandrekar for allegedly supplying drugs to another peddler Dattaprasad Gaonkar, who is already in custody in connection with the case, the official said.
Gaonkar had allegedly supplied drugs to two other accused Sudhir Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh, who accompanied Phogat on the Goa trip, police earlier said.
The Goa Police on Saturday said Phogat was given methamphetamine, a recreational drug, by her aides hours before her death.
Gaonkar had allegedly provided drugs to Phogat's aides Sagwan and Singh who fed them to her, police earlier said.
Edwin Nunes, the other arrested man, is the owner of the Curlies restaurant in North Goa where Phogat and her aides had partied on the intervening night of August 22 and 23.
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Phogat was administered methamphetamine, and some left-over drug was recovered from the restaurant's washroom, Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi had said.
Sagwan and Sukhwinder Singh allegedly told police that they had procured drugs from Gaonkar who worked as a room boy at Hotel Grand Leoney Resort in Anjuna where they were staying.
While Singh and Sagwan are charged with murder, Nunes and Gaonkar are booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
Videos of CCTV footage from the restaurant had emerged on social media on Saturday. In one video, Phogat is seen dancing with Sagwan and the latter is seen forcing her to drink water which she instantly spits out.
Another video showed Phogat being escorted out of the restaurant by the accused. She is seen staggering and almost falling near the staircase on her way out.
Phogat was brought dead to St Anthony Hospital at Anjuna in North Goa district on August 23 morning from the hotel where she was staying.
While doctors said Phogat had a heart attack, her brother alleged that Sagwan and Singh, who had arrived in Goa with her, had played a role in her death.
A local court on Saturday remanded Sagwan and Singh in police custody for 10 days. P

The NCB has seized about 50 kg of "high-quality" heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi's Jamia Nagar, the federal anti-narcotics agency said on Thursday, claiming to have busted an Indo-Afghan drug-smuggling racket.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy Director General (operations) Sanjay Kumar Singh said during a press briefing that cash amounting to Rs 30 lakh was also seized after the operation at a residential premises in the south Delhi area on Wednesday.
The drugs were kept in backpacks and jute bags and were wrapped in packets of e-commerce major Flipkart and other companies, the officer said.
He said this was one of the biggest narcotics seizures in Delhi, that too from a residential area, in the recent past.
Another 47 kg of "suspected" narcotics were also seized from the premises and the NCB has sent the seized substance to a laboratory for testing, Singh said.
The seized heroin originated from Afghanistan and the cash found is suspected to have been channelled through hawala (illegal routing of cash), he added.
The agency also seized cash-counting machines and some other "incriminating" material from the premises.
"It has been revealed that an Indo-Afghan syndicate based in Delhi, the National Capital Region and the neighbouring states is connected with the case. These syndicates have expertise in manufacturing and adulterating heroin locally, Singh said.
A senior officer said the "kingpin" of the syndicate is based in Dubai and the agency is probing the case further, including certain links with Pakistan-based narcotics operatives.
The man who was arrested -- an Indian national -- does not stay in the raided apartment at Shaheen Bagh and had taken it on rent, the officer, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
The India-Afghanistan syndicates smuggle goods to India through maritime as well as land-border routes and heroin is smuggled with legitimate goods and cargo, the NCB said.
The contraband is subsequently extracted from these goods by the Indian members of the syndicates with the help of some Afghan nationals, it added.
The agency is carrying out raids to bust the entire network and the traffickers are linked to operatives based in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, the agency said.

Delhi drug bust: 50 kg of heroin seized, one held from Jamia Nagar: NCB

The Narcotics Control Bureau has seized about 50 kg of &lsquo;high-quality' heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi on Thursday. The agency claims&nbsp;to have busted an Indo-Afghan drug-smuggling racket.&nbsp; The NCB Deputy Director General of operations Sanjay Kumar Singh said that cash amounting to Rs 30 lakh was also seized. He said this was one of the biggest narcotics seizures in Delhi, that too from a residential area.&nbsp; Another 47 kg of "suspected" narcotics were also seized from the premises which has been sent for testing.&nbsp; The agency also seized cash-counting machines and some other "incriminating" material.&nbsp; The India-Afghanistan syndicates smuggle goods to India through maritime as well as land-border routes and heroin is smuggled with legitimate goods and cargo.&nbsp;

The NCB has seized about 50 kg of "high-quality" heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi's Jamia Nagar

The NCB has seized about 50 kg of "high-quality" heroin and arrested a man after it conducted raids in the Shaheen Bagh area of Delhi's Jamia Nagar, the federal anti-narcotics agency said on Thursday, claiming to have busted an Indo-Afghan drug-smuggling racket.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy Director General (operations) Sanjay Kumar Singh said during a press briefing that cash amounting to Rs 30 lakh was also seized after the operation at a residential premises in the south Delhi area on Wednesday.
The drugs were kept in backpacks and jute bags and were wrapped in packets of e-commerce major Flipkart and other companies, the officer said.
He said this was one of the biggest narcotics seizures in Delhi, that too from a residential area, in the recent past.
Another 47 kg of "suspected" narcotics were also seized from the premises and the NCB has sent the seized substance to a laboratory for testing, Singh said.
The seized heroin originated from Afghanistan and the cash found is suspected to have been channelled through hawala (illegal routing of cash), he added.
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The agency also seized cash-counting machines and some other "incriminating" material from the premises.
"It has been revealed that an Indo-Afghan syndicate based in Delhi, the National Capital Region and the neighbouring states is connected with the case. These syndicates have expertise in manufacturing and adulterating heroin locally, Singh said.
A senior officer said the "kingpin" of the syndicate is based in Dubai and the agency is probing the case further, including certain links with Pakistan-based narcotics operatives.
The man who was arrested -- an Indian national -- does not stay in the raided apartment at Shaheen Bagh and had taken it on rent, the officer, who wished to remain anonymous, said.
The India-Afghanistan syndicates smuggle goods to India through maritime as well as land-border routes and heroin is smuggled with legitimate goods and cargo, the NCB said.
The contraband is subsequently extracted from these goods by the Indian members of the syndicates with the help of some Afghan nationals, it added.
The agency is carrying out raids to bust the entire network and the traffickers are linked to operatives based in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Delhi, the agency said.

Having a conversation with your children about drugs such as cannabis and alcohol is not an easy task but it is a necessary chat to have.

How to talk to children of different ages about the impact of drug and alcohol consumption

Having a conversation with your kid about drugs and alcohol is not an easy task; but a necessary chat to have. It is important that the chat is dealt with a lot of care and sensitivity. 

How to have the Drug Conversation with children from different age groups

Having a conversation with your kid about drugs and alcohol is not an easy task; but a necessary chat to have.&nbsp;It is important that the chat is dealt with a lot of care and sensitivity.&nbsp;

As a child transitions from pre-teens to teens and then adulthood, parents begin to worry about the various experiences,&nbsp;challenges and threats that their child may come across at each step.&nbsp;The use of substances such as alcohol, marijuana, cannabis, cigarettes, and other drugs is one such major worry.&nbsp;
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While parents can guide children by talking about substance use, a conversation of this magnitude needs to be tackled with sensitivity. As per the NHS, UK, it is important that parents pick a good time to talk, ensure there isn't a sense of panic, avoid scare tactics and gather ample knowledge before starting the chat.&nbsp;
According to the&nbsp;Alcohol and Drug Foundation, UK, you can start a discussion related to drugs when a child is 8 years old. Here are some tips that might come in handy while dealing with children of different age groups.&nbsp;
<h3>Tips for children aged 4 to 7 years old</h3>
<ul style="list-style-type: circle;">
<li>Keep telling your child from time to time about the&nbsp;dangers of drugs, smoking, and alcohol, as well as the advantages of eating healthy foods.</li>
<li>If you discover that your child has heard about heroin or other hard drugs on TV or the radio, ask them if they are familiar with them. Explain to them the ill effects of hard drugs, smoking, and drinking alcohol.</li>
<li>Whenever you consume a medicine at home, make sure your child is aware of it. Explain why the drug is being used and why&nbsp;it should only be taken by people who are unwell.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Tips for children aged 8 to 12 years old</h3>
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<li>Begin by inquiring about their opinions on drugs. Your youngster is more likely to open up with you if you inquire in a casual manner without using any scare tactics.&nbsp;</li>
<li>If your child does not feel comfortable to talk then let them know that they can come to you whenever they feel ready to have a conversation.</li>
<li>Keep track of all the drug-related news and make sure your child is aware of what has transpired&nbsp;and why.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/lifestyle-news/health/beware-cannabis-users-at-7-times-higher-risk-of-severe-mental-illness-1633668973872" target="_blank">Beware! Cannabis users at 7 times higher risk of severe mental illness</a>
<h3>Tips for children aged 13 to 17 years old</h3>
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<li>Dealing with children between the ages of 13 to 17 can be tricky. It is important to know that your child may be friends with others who consume drugs. So prepare yourself for all doubts, queries and questions.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Try and understand your child's opinion on drugs. And use this opportunity to inform them about issues like drinking and driving.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Do your homework and stay abreast with drug street names and how various drugs impact the body so you can provide accurate information.</li>
</ul>
Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/story/is-cannabis-really-as-safe-as-many-think-new-research-finds-major-red-flag-1631160370059" target="_blank">Is cannabis really as safe as many think? New research finds major red flag</a>
At the end of the day no matter what the age or issue, let your child know that you will be there for them through thick and thin.&nbsp;

The pandemic has led to a faster process in rolling out the right drug into the market, as pointed out by&nbsp;Umang Vohra, Global CEO &amp; MD of Cipla.
In an exclusive conversation with Editorji&nbsp;and Fortune India, Vohra&nbsp;mentioned that&nbsp;data science and technology&nbsp;are allowing to match a prediction with the evidence really quickly.
"What took years to put together in terms of computational&nbsp;power, now just takes 10% of the time," Cipla's&nbsp;Global CEO&nbsp;told Editorji.
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Cipla CEO Exclusive | Game changing moves in approvals and discovery 

The pandemic has led to a faster process in rolling out the right drug into the market, as pointed out by Umang Vohra, Global CEO & MD of Cipla.

The pandemic has led to a faster process in rolling out the right drug into the market, as pointed out by&nbsp;Umang Vohra, Global CEO &amp; MD of Cipla.
In an exclusive conversation with Editorji&nbsp;and Fortune India, Vohra&nbsp;mentioned that&nbsp;data science and technology&nbsp;are allowing to match a prediction with the evidence really quickly.
"What took years to put together in terms of computational&nbsp;power, now just takes 10% of the time," Cipla's&nbsp;Global CEO&nbsp;told Editorji.
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What took years to put together in terms of computational&nbsp;power, now just takes 10% of the time

Duo from Canada get drugged by what they described as a beautiful 'delicious' smelling flower. Turns out they were smelling world's scariest drug

Watch: Canadian singer Raffaela Weyman 'drugs herself' after sniffing this 'beautiful' flower

In a&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;video, singer-songwriter Raffaela Weyman revealed the terrifying moment she accidentally poisoned herself after sniffing 'Devil's Breath'.

This beautify flower, Angel&rsquo;s Trumpet, is dangerously deceptive TikTok user Raffaela Weyman and her best friend shared their scary story On their way to a party, the duo shot videos sniffing the flower &lsquo;We suddenly felt f***ed up when we arrived at the party&rsquo; &lsquo;Had my first sleep paralysis dream and craziest nightmare&rsquo;: Raffaela Angel&rsquo;s Trumpet, termed as world&rsquo;s scariest drug grows in South America Also known as Devil&rsquo;s Breath, one may hallucinate, reach a &lsquo;zombie-like&rsquo; state Interestingly, it is used in a prescription drug to treat motion sickness

Duo from Canada get drugged by what they described as a beautiful 'delicious' smelling flower. Turns out they were smelling world's scariest drug.

A Canadian TikTok&nbsp;influencer "accidentally drugged herself" and her best friend after smelling a "beautiful" flower that made her experience sleep paralysis.
The woman, who shared her story on TikTok, accidentally inhaled Devil's Breath, which is said 'to lead to hallucinations, frightening images, and a lack of free will'. In a&nbsp;TikTok&nbsp;video, singer-songwriter Raffaela Weyman revealed the terrifying moment she accidentally poisoned herself with a yellow flower. "When we arrived at our friend's birthday, we both suddenly felt so f**ked up and had to leave.
"When I got home and fell asleep, I had the craziest dreams and experienced sleep paralysis for the first time in my life.

As the acute shortage for anti-viral drug&nbsp;Remdesivir&nbsp;continues, the govt has&nbsp; assured that prices will be brought down as manufacturers have volunteered to reduce prices to less than Rs 3,500 by end of this week.Seven Indian companies&nbsp;produce Remdesivir injections under licensing agreement with Gilead SciencesThe price control comes after reports indicated drug was being sold at 10 times it's MRP&nbsp;in the black market. Price for the injection ranges between producers from Rs 900/injection to Rs 5,400/injection&nbsp;

Remdesivir prices to be brought down as shortage pushes black market prices up 10x

As shortage pushes black market prices of Remdesivir&nbsp; up 10 times, Govt assures prices to will bought down by Rs 3,500 by the end of the week.&nbsp;

Remdesivir prices to be brought down

<ul>
<li>Manufacturers volunteer to reduce price of&nbsp;Remdesivir&nbsp;</li>
<li>Govt:&nbsp;Remdesivir&nbsp;price to be bought down by Rs 3,500 in a week&nbsp;</li>
<li>7 Indian companies including Cipla, Mylan&nbsp;produce&nbsp;Remdesivir</li>
<li>Reports:&nbsp;Remdesivir&nbsp;being sold in the black market at 10x the retail price</li>
<li>Price for&nbsp;Remdesivir&nbsp;ranges from Rs 900/dose - Rs 5,400/dose</li>
</ul>

As the acute shortage for anti-viral drug&nbsp;Remdesivir&nbsp;continues, the govt has&nbsp; assured that prices will be brought down as manufacturers have volunteered to reduce prices to less than Rs 3,500 by end of this week.Seven Indian companies&nbsp;produce Remdesivir injections under licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences The price control comes after reports indicated drug was being sold at 10 times it's MRP&nbsp;in the black market. Price for the injection ranges between producers from Rs 900/injection to Rs 5,400/injection&nbsp;

Tocilizumab, a drug used to treat arthritis, could help lower risk of mortality caused due to Covid-19, according to a new study published in&nbsp;The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
The study was&nbsp;India&rsquo;s first multi-centre randomized controlled trial on the use of the drug to treat Covid-19.
It stated that the arthritis drug was found to be safe as the reported adverse events did not differ between patients who received the drug and those who received just standard care.

Drug used for treating arthritis could help lower risk of mortality from Covid: study

Tocilizumab, a drug used to treat arthritis, could help lower risk of mortality caused due to Covid-19, according to a new study.&nbsp;
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Tocilizumab, a drug used to treat arthritis, could help lower risk of mortality caused due to Covid-19, according to a new study published in&nbsp;The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
The study was&nbsp;India&rsquo;s first multi-centre randomized controlled trial on the use of the drug to treat Covid-19.
It stated that the arthritis drug was found to be safe as the reported adverse events did not differ between patients who received the drug and those who received just standard care.

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has sought time till December 21, to appear before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Rampal was summoned for the second time for questioning regarding the drug probe related to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.&nbsp;
NCB officials raided&nbsp;the 'Rock On' actor's Mumbai&nbsp;residence on November 9 and seized some electronic gadgets and found a banned drug.&nbsp;

Drug probe: Arjun Rampal seeks time till Dec 21 to appear before NCB

Arjun Rampal has sought time till December 21, to appear before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) after he was summoned by the agency for the second time

Arjun Rampal seeks time till December 21 to appear before the NCB
Rampal was summoned for 2nd time for questioning by NCB
NCB&nbsp;raided Rampal's&nbsp;Mumbai residence on Nov 9

Bollywood actor Arjun Rampal has sought time till December 21, to appear before the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Rampal was summoned for the second time for questioning regarding the drug probe related to late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.&nbsp;
NCB officials raided&nbsp;the 'Rock On' actor's Mumbai&nbsp;residence on November 9 and seized some electronic gadgets and found a banned drug.&nbsp;

Oxford vaccine India trial on hold after DGCI notice

Phase 2 of Covid-19 trials being conducted across 17 sites in India have now been paused till further instructions from the regulator.

Serum pauses COVID vaccine trials till further DGCI instructions

Phase 2 of Covid-19 trials being conducted across 17 sites in India have now been paused till further instructions. &nbsp;DCGI on Wednesday issued a show-cause notice to Serum Institute of India for not informing about AstraZeneca suspending the clinical trials of the Oxford vaccine candidate in other countries, and also for not submitting casualty analysis of the "reported serious adverse events".&nbsp;&nbsp;
Following a scathing show-cause notice from the drug regulator, the Serum Institute of India has paused trials till further instructions from the Drug Controller General of India.

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