Centre seeks NPPA report on high markups in hospital consumablesThe Centre has requested a report from the NPPA regarding price discrepancies. Maharashtra FDA flagged significant gaps between trade price...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Rs 11 IV for Rs 325, Rs 6 syringe for Rs 57: Tukaram Mundhe flags 2,841% inflated hospital bills that patients don't even know, sends recommendation to CentreMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has cited a survey showing substantial differences between procurement prices and printed MRPs ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Fake Cancer Drug Racket Busted: A man was selling counterfeit medicines to 100 hospitals across Bengaluru and other statesA major fake cancer drug racket has been busted in Karnataka, with investigators alleging that a licensed pharmacist supplied counterfeit m...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Imported dialysis solution fails endotoxin test in Himachal; lab flags nine regulatory violationsA Himachal Pradesh government drug laboratory has declared two batches of an imported peritoneal dialysis solution “Not of Standard Quality...
12 Sep, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Trump’s ‘Golden Age’ confronts economic angst that threatens GOPRepublican leaders express confidence in the economy's performance. However, voter polls reveal significant anxiety about current economic ...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources sayThe Trump administration seeks increased access to Venezuela's mineral wealth. This effort aims to secure critical minerals for national se...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Growing peptide trend raises safety concerns among doctorsDoctors express concern over popular injectable peptides for various health benefits. They caution that established peptide medicines diffe...
06 Sep, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money laundering now has a Pentagon oil dealBillionaire Alejandro Betancourt, once investigated by US authorities over alleged money laundering linked to Venezuelan state oil firm PDV...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Rabies vaccine row: CDSCO flags seized Abhayrab batch was misbranded, 4 arrested after media reportA seized batch of rabies vaccine Abhayrab was found misbranded and not of standard quality. Delhi Police arrested four people in connection...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.37 PM IST
Delhi mandates strict bus safety overhaul following alleged sleeper bus gang-rapeDelhi's transport department mandates stricter bus safety measures following a serious incident. Panic buttons and tracking devices must re...
02 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Maharashtra government approves policy to eradicate drugs by 2029; awareness, strict action plannedMaharashtra's cabinet has greenlit an ambitious policy aimed at completely eradicating drug use by 2029. This initiative engages multiple g...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Daiichi-Ranbaxy case: Delhi HC orders forensic audit into transactions of Fortis, Singh brothersThe Delhi High Court has appointed a forensic auditor to examine transactions. This audit aims to trace the dissipation of Fortis Healthcar...
01 Sep, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Shiv Sena MLC Kadu seeks resignation of MPSC chairman, secretary amid exam paper leak rowShiv Sena MLC Bacchu Kadu demanded resignations from MPSC officials on moral grounds. This call follows the arrest of six individuals, incl...
31 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
FDA buckles under HC heat, revives Mumbai Cricket Association's suspended eateries after fresh inspectionThe Bombay High Court warned food officials, leading to a license suspension withdrawal. Restaurants on Mumbai Cricket Association premises...
29 Aug, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Cyclosporiasis: Think your salad is harmless? Parasite outbreak spreads across Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas, Ohio, Massachusetts & 15 more states; FDA issues warningCyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to 20 states across the United States, with health authorities reporting more than 11,000 cases and near...
28 Aug, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
In 2025, Trump administration made shocking decisions for CDC but U.S. Federal Health Agency has new headache of 'zombie programs'. All you may want to knowIn January, Congress passed an appropriations bill, which became law, that specified funding for more than 200 projects and activities.
18 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Karnataka bans sale of tobacco, nicotine products for one yearKarnataka has banned gutkha and pan masala products for one year. The ban follows warnings from Chief Minister DK Shivakumar about intoxica...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.57 PM IST