Data Dive | Highs and Hotspots: India's Evolving Drug Crisis

Nivedita Singh

Published at: 27 August 2026 6:19 pm

As cases hit a new high in 2025, India's drug crisis is evolving on multiple fronts

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Nivedita Singh

Published at: 27 August 2026 6:19 pm

Data Dive | Highs and Hotspots: India's Evolving Drug Crisis

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Research: Nivedita Singh | Graphics: Jayati Srivastava

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