Measles outbreaks, immunity gaps among children and adolescents concerning: WHOThe WHO South-East Asia Region has the highest childhood immunisation coverage globally, reaching 94 percent for DTP3 vaccine. Experts high...
24 Sep, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
AssetGro Fintech to file DRHP with Sebi for Rs 2,000-2,500 cr IPOAssetGro Fintech is gearing up to file its draft IPO documents with Sebi by the end of September. With expectations to raise between ₹2,000...
24 Sep, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Duty-free shops not exempt from Indian laws, Bombay HC upholds ban on nicotine pouchesThe Bombay High Court recently upheld a ban on imported nicotine pouches at Mumbai's airport. The court maintained that imported goods must...
23 Sep, 2026, 04.43 PM IST
Pfizer India speaks up after Karnataka FDA crackdown, says patient safety is top priorityPfizer India has stated that patient safety and product quality are their top priorities following FDA actions. The Karnataka FDA canceled ...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
Home Minister Amit Shah sets three-year target for a drug-free IndiaUnion Home Minister Amit Shah has set a three-year deadline to eradicate drug trade. He announced this goal while inaugurating the Third Na...
22 Sep, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Fortis audit order could drag listed firms into promoters' personal debt cases: InGovernInGovern has warned that the Delhi High Court’s Fortis Healthcare forensic audit order could set a wider precedent, potentially exposing li...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibioticsIndia’s drug regulator has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing risks includ...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Ichor Biologics seeks $80-100 million PE funding for minority stake saleIchor Biologics is seeking eighty to one hundred million dollars from private equity investors. The Hyderabad-based company operates in the...
22 Sep, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Before giving cough syrup to your child, check the bottle: Sale still continues despite advisory for kids under 4; check what changes are being plannedIndia's drug regulatory authority is evaluating the introduction of new warning labels for cough syrups. These proposed labels will promine...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Drug-free India by 2029: Centre lays out 3-year roadmap with 200-plus actionsIndia aims to become drug-free by 2029 with a detailed three-year roadmap. This plan focuses on enforcement, synthetic drugs, demand reduct...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Cough syrup bottles may soon carry a warning label in 'red'The move comes amid continued concerns over the prescribing of cough syrups to infants and young children, despite a directorate general of...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Government to ease BA-BE study norms for domestic generic drug approvals, cut import licence timelinesPharmaceutical companies will soon find it easier to conduct drug studies. Applicants can start eligible trials after intimating the drug r...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Drugs Panel to weigh bringing all sterile drug products under central licensing amid contamination concernsA proposal will soon be considered to centralize licensing for all sterile drug products. This move aims to tighten regulations on medicine...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
Health Ministry proposes CCTV surveillance at medical stores selling prescription drugsIn a bid to enhance regulation, the Union Health Ministry has put forth a proposal for mandatory CCTV installations at pharmacies across In...
17 Sep, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
Trump praises PM Modi's opium crackdown as India remains on US drug listUS President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for tackling opium production, even as India remains on Washington's major i...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.05 AM IST
Centre proposes easier norms for faster drug rolloutIndia's government plans to streamline drug approval processes for domestic use. Applicants can now start studies after intimating the drug...
15 Sep, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Government panel plans to retain rule allowing doorstep drug deliveryA government sub-committee has decided to uphold the 2020 rule for doorstep delivery of medicines, recognizing its critical importance for ...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST