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E-Cigarettes Banned Under Law, No Cases Of Drug-Laced Vapes: Centre
Asserting that electronic cigarettes remain completely banned under Indian law, the government informed Parliament that no case related to the seizure of e-cigarettes and vape devices with narcotic substances has been investigated by the NCB.
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Food Authority Orders Nationwide Testing Of Eggs For Banned Antibiotics
The quality of eggs distributed by a brand called Eggoz was recently questioned and the issue received a lot of public interest. The FSSAI has accordingly directed its regional offices to conduct checks.
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Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
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Research Identifies Genetic Connections Between Addiction Risk And Lower Levels Of Education
New research reveals shared gene variants that link higher addiction risk with lower educational attainment, raising substance use disorder risk by up to 66% and highlighting the need for stronger prevention strategies.
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Maharashtra's 'Organised Crime' Solution To Sale Of 'Gutkha' Around Schools
Cracking down on the sale of 'gutkha' and other prohibited substances near educational institutions, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act will be amended,
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"Mockery Of System": Supreme Court Slams 16-Year Delay In Acid Attack Case
An acid attack survivor's heartbreaking plea for justice still absent, 16 years after the barbaric assault and a simultaneous appeal to help other women, including those forced to drink the substance prompted shock from the Supreme Court.
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Telangana Nursing Student Attacked With Chemical Substance, Suffers Injuries
A nursing student in Telangana's Warangal district was attacked with a chemical substance by three unidentified individuals. According to the police, the incident occurred in the district's Kazipet Mandal area on Monday evening.
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New Study Reveals Gender Differences In Brain Patterns Linked To Substance Abuse Risks
Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths toward substance use and addiction", said senior author Amy Kuceyeski.
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Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
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Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
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ISIS-Backed Terrorist Plot Using Deadly Ricin Chemical Busted: Sources
A terrorist module operated by ISIS was planning chemical attacks across India using ricin a highly toxic substance extracted from castor beans when they are processed into castor oil sources in the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad told NDTV Friday.
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Are Protein Powders Doing You More Harm Than Good? New Study Says Yes
The protein powders on the market are causing serious health issues. Explore what a new crowd-funded study says about heavy metal contamination and other substances that are dangerous.
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Molecule: The Dangerous Illegal Slimming Pill Putting Lives At Risk
The ingredients purported to be in Molecule include dandelion root, fennel seeds and black tea benign-sounding botanicals that disguise what tests have actually found. These pills contain sibutramine, a substance with a chequered regulatory history
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Vivo V60e Review: Style, Substance, and Stamina
The Vivo V60e is a decent option in its segment, at least on paper. It promises a premium design, vibrant display, great cameras, and a long battery life. However, on-paper metrics often fail to translate into the real-world experience. So, does the Vivo V60e deliver on its USP and make a sensible purchase in this highly competitive price bracket? ...
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Ammonium Nitrate In Delhi Red Fort Blast. How Is It Different From RDX?
Ammonium nitrate is a controlled substance in India. So how the terrorists managed to get such large quantities of ammonium nitrate and other explosive substances used is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, question investigators need to answers.
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E-Cigarettes Banned Under Law, No Cases Of Drug-Laced Vapes: Centre
Asserting that electronic cigarettes remain completely banned under Indian law, the government informed Parliament that no case related to the seizure of e-cigarettes and vape devices with narcotic substances has been investigated by the NCB.
-
Food Authority Orders Nationwide Testing Of Eggs For Banned Antibiotics
The quality of eggs distributed by a brand called Eggoz was recently questioned and the issue received a lot of public interest. The FSSAI has accordingly directed its regional offices to conduct checks.
-
Children Picking Up Drugs, Smoking In 10 Indian Cities Around 13 Years: Study
Overall, 15.1 per cent of participants reported lifetime use, 10.3 per cent reported past year use, and 7.2 per cent reported use in the past month of any substance, the study found.
-
Research Identifies Genetic Connections Between Addiction Risk And Lower Levels Of Education
New research reveals shared gene variants that link higher addiction risk with lower educational attainment, raising substance use disorder risk by up to 66% and highlighting the need for stronger prevention strategies.
-
Maharashtra's 'Organised Crime' Solution To Sale Of 'Gutkha' Around Schools
Cracking down on the sale of 'gutkha' and other prohibited substances near educational institutions, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act will be amended,
-
"Mockery Of System": Supreme Court Slams 16-Year Delay In Acid Attack Case
An acid attack survivor's heartbreaking plea for justice still absent, 16 years after the barbaric assault and a simultaneous appeal to help other women, including those forced to drink the substance prompted shock from the Supreme Court.
-
Telangana Nursing Student Attacked With Chemical Substance, Suffers Injuries
A nursing student in Telangana's Warangal district was attacked with a chemical substance by three unidentified individuals. According to the police, the incident occurred in the district's Kazipet Mandal area on Monday evening.
-
New Study Reveals Gender Differences In Brain Patterns Linked To Substance Abuse Risks
Findings published in the journal Nature Mental Health "may help explain why boys and girls often follow different paths toward substance use and addiction", said senior author Amy Kuceyeski.
-
Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
-
Delhi's Air Quality At Its Worst: Here's What It's Doing To Your Body
When the air quality drops, it impacts human health in multiple serious ways. This happens because polluted air contains harmful substances that enter the body mainly through breathing. Read on to know what severe air pollution is doing to your body.
-
ISIS-Backed Terrorist Plot Using Deadly Ricin Chemical Busted: Sources
A terrorist module operated by ISIS was planning chemical attacks across India using ricin a highly toxic substance extracted from castor beans when they are processed into castor oil sources in the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad told NDTV Friday.
-
Are Protein Powders Doing You More Harm Than Good? New Study Says Yes
The protein powders on the market are causing serious health issues. Explore what a new crowd-funded study says about heavy metal contamination and other substances that are dangerous.
-
Molecule: The Dangerous Illegal Slimming Pill Putting Lives At Risk
The ingredients purported to be in Molecule include dandelion root, fennel seeds and black tea benign-sounding botanicals that disguise what tests have actually found. These pills contain sibutramine, a substance with a chequered regulatory history
-
Vivo V60e Review: Style, Substance, and Stamina
The Vivo V60e is a decent option in its segment, at least on paper. It promises a premium design, vibrant display, great cameras, and a long battery life. However, on-paper metrics often fail to translate into the real-world experience. So, does the Vivo V60e deliver on its USP and make a sensible purchase in this highly competitive price bracket? ...
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Ammonium Nitrate In Delhi Red Fort Blast. How Is It Different From RDX?
Ammonium nitrate is a controlled substance in India. So how the terrorists managed to get such large quantities of ammonium nitrate and other explosive substances used is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, question investigators need to answers.
