A Hong Kong judge lamented that a five-year-old boy starved to death by his mother could have been saved if social workers had noticed his severe malnourishment. The mother was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
PM Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' campaign, urging youth to reject drug abuse and families to communicate openly. He called for respecting drug survivors and announced strict action against traffickers, noting the campaign will run for 100 weeks.
Fitness influencers associated with Gencore Global, a UK wellness brand, are promoting illegal steroids and performance-enhancing drugs through an underground Telegram network. The network, rebranded as Anabolic By Nature, was initially called Rohm. Experts warn of a blurred line between fitness culture and illegal drug promotion.
Two former nurses are suing Heritage Valley Sewickley Hospital in Pennsylvania, alleging the facility ignored a nurse's substance abuse for eight years, which they claim contributed to two patient deaths and involved fraudulent billing.
Myanmar authorities destroyed over 50 tonnes of confiscated narcotics, valued at approximately $600 million, in nationwide ceremonies marking the UN's International Day Against Drug Abuse. The destruction, primarily in Yangon, Mandalay, and Shan state, highlights Myanmar's persistent role as a major drug producer, exacerbated by ongoing internal conflict.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising a new era of secular and social justice governance. He highlighted the inherited financial strain, pledging transparency, strict action against corruption and drug abuse, and prioritizing education, roads, and water facilities for the people.
C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising immediate welfare measures like free electricity up to 200 units. He emphasized performance, transparency, and a singular center of power, vowing to tackle fiscal mismanagement and drug abuse. Vijay also highlighted education, transport, and women's safety as key priorities, marking a new era of social justice.
