India proposes tough anti-doping law amendments to crack down on traffickers, syndicates and illegal suppliers

May 21, 2026 5:14 PM

India proposes tough anti-doping law amendments to crack down on traffickers, syndicates and illegal suppliers

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has placed proposed amendments to anti-doping laws in the public domain for stakeholder consultation, seeking to criminalise organised doping-related activities while protecting athletes from criminal prosecution for routine anti-doping rule violations. The proposed framework is aimed at tackling the growing network involved in trafficking, illegal supply, administration and commercial distribution of prohibited performance-enhancing substances and metho...

Break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade: FM Sitharaman tells DRI

June 3, 2025 4:10 PM

Break big smuggling syndicates, curb narcotics trade: FM Sitharaman tells DRI

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to adopt a holistic and technology-driven approach to tackle smuggling and narcotics trade amid increasingly complex geopolitical environment and security threats. In her address at the inaugural event of the DRI’s new headquarters, the Finance Minister said there was a need to go beyond surface-level enforcement and focus on uncovering deeper systemic threats. "Investigate holistically, keepin...