In 1860, German chemistry PhD Albert Niemann isolated cocaine from coca leaves; the tongue-numbness he noted led to the first local anesthesia 24 years laterA simple observation of numbness from coca leaves led to a medical revolution. Scientists isolated cocaine, revealing its power to block pa...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.24 PM IST
Global Market: China Resources New Energy's Shenzhen IPO set to rewrite listing recordsChina Resources New Energy has priced its Shenzhen IPO at 10.11 yuan per share and could raise up to 24.5 billion yuan, making it the large...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
BSE shares in focus as rival NSE files DRHP with Sebi for mega IPOBSE shares are under scrutiny as rival NSE files for India's largest IPO. While some see this as a natural reaction, experts believe it off...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
API prices fall as West Asia tensions ease, boosting Indian pharma sectorPrices for active pharmaceutical ingredients have seen a decline of five to ten percent, thanks to the calming geopolitical climate in West...
17 Jun, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
RIL AGM 2026 this week: Date, time, where to watch live and what to expectReliance Industries' 49th AGM on June 19 is expected to draw investor attention for updates on the much-awaited Jio IPO, Reliance Retail's ...
17 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST
Vishal Mega Mart shares in focus as IPO lock-in expiry frees up shares worth Rs 10,813 crore for tradeVishal Mega Mart shares made a strong market debut, listing with a 41% premium over the IPO price at Rs 110 on BSE in December 2024. Althou...
17 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
Firmly committed to building a drug-free Manipur, says CM Yumnam Khemchand SinghManipur is intensifying its fight against drugs. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a meeting to boost intelligence sharing and ...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Centre mandates prescription for syrup-based medicinesChemists must now have a doctor's prescription to sell cough syrups. The government has changed the Drugs Rules, 1945. This stops over-the-...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
SpaceX to release financial results through website and X platformThe move marks a departure from standard corporate communication practices, which typically involve newswire services like Business Wire or...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Sarvam joins unicorn club; Razorpay lines up IPOFresh funding has propelled Sarvam AI into the unicorn club. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
15 Jun, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
Will SpaceX's $75 billion IPO set the ball rolling for Reliance Jio and NSE listings in India?SpaceX's massive IPO is making waves globally. However, Indian market experts believe this will not directly impact upcoming listings of Ji...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Manipur security forces arrest 6, including PLA militants and drug peddlers, seize arms cacheManipur security forces arrested six individuals, including three PLA militants and two drug peddlers, recovering arms, ammunition, and IED...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
IPO Calendar: Two companies to launch public offers in a quiet week for the primary marketThe IPO market will see limited activity next week, with only two SME issues, Liotech Industries and Leapfrog Engineering, opening on June ...
14 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Sebi weighs introducing long-term futures and options contracts: Tuhin Kanta PandeySebi is evaluating longer-term futures and options contracts, broader commodity derivatives and bond index derivatives to deepen markets. T...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortageIndia's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused b...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Cancer drug prices raised 50% as NPPA acts on shortage concernsIndia's drug pricing authority has approved a 50% price hike for essential anti-cancer drugs carboplatin and cisplatin. This decision follo...
11 Jun, 2026, 09.31 PM IST