Stocks in news: Tata Group stocks, HDFC Bank, Coforge, HFCL, Sun Pharma and Varun BeveragesOn September 11, Indian stock markets experienced a remarkable bounce back after an initial dip at opening. Key index heavyweights attracte...
15 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration: Inside the 140-point document on Global South's ambitionsBRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration at the 18th summit, reaffirming their commitment to cooperation, multilateralism and a more...
14 Sep, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
Govt plans new drugs law to overhaul pharma, medical device regulationThe government is set to replace the 1940 Drugs and Cosmetics Act with a new law covering drugs, medical devices and cosmetics. The draft b...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Company at center of US cyclospora outbreak complained to White House, source saysTaylor Farms complained to White House and FDA officials about government inspections. The company suspended operations in central Mexico a...
28 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
India expands medical education; number of medical colleges more than doubled since 2014The number of medical colleges in India has more than doubled since 2014, rising from 387 to 844, while MBBS seats have increased from 51,3...
24 Jul, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Supreme Court directs states to frame policy for early release of terminally ill, elderly prisonersThe Supreme Court has mandated that every state and Union Territory devise new policies concerning the early release of elderly and termina...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
Schedule H1 explained: Why did India tighten its prescription rules for high-alcohol medicines?Schedule H1 Explained: High-alcohol oral medicines now require a doctor's prescription under Schedule H1. This stricter classification mand...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Medicines with over 12% alcohol can no longer be sold without prescription: GovtIn a new regulatory change, medications with alcohol content exceeding twelve percent will require a prescription from a doctor. This decis...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Govt to plug regulatory gaps in drug dealsAuthorities discovered drugmakers hid licence cancellations to obtain supply orders. The government now mandates states display this inform...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Govt steps up efforts to curb 'irrational' drugs with crackdown on FDCs not part of official databaseThe government plans to act against drugmakers with unlisted products. This move aims to stop the sale of irrational fixed-dose combination...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
Regulator seeks views to curb similar sounding drug brandsThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation in India is inviting public contributions concerning new regulations aimed at curbing the s...
07 Jul, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Drug regulator looks to limit alcohol content in medicinesThe Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC), which comes under the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) and comprises a technical...
03 Jun, 2023, 12.54 AM IST
New expert committee to consult on drug pricing, new drug launchesAccording to DoP's latest order, the committee would deliberate and make recommendations on the claims of pharmaceutical cos about addition...
04 Dec, 2017, 06.26 AM IST
No decision to allow sale of medicine using internet: JP NaddaNadda spoke to All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists president J S Shinde and clarified that no such decision has been taken by ...
13 Oct, 2015, 10.11 PM IST
E-pharmacy: a positive drift in healthcareIndia too has witnessed a number of efficient e-pharmacies operating across cities, and has attracted patients and their care-givers.
10 Sep, 2015, 05.37 PM IST
- Soon, bar code & unique no on pill strips to check fakes
You could soon find out whether the drug you just bought from your pharmacy is original or counterfeit/spurious through a single SMS.
20 Feb, 2011, 11.52 AM IST