Govt renews MoU aimed at standardising medicinal plants used as traditional systems of medicineIndia's government has renewed a three-year pact for standardizing medicinal plants. This initiative aims to harmonize quality standards wi...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
No gutkha, no pan masala: Karnataka announces one-year ban on prohibited tobacco and nicotine productsKarnataka gutkha ban: Karnataka has announced a one-year ban on the sale and distribution of tobacco and nicotine products, including gutkh...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Zepto warehouse sealed in Bengaluru over food safety violationsBengaluru authorities sealed a Zepto warehouse for hygiene and labeling violations. The Food Safety Department conducted inspections follow...
12 Aug, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
Punjab drug war, jobs record under scanner as NAPA seeks white papersThe North American Punjabi Association has requested detailed reports from Punjab's Chief Minister. They seek verifiable data on the govern...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
Maharashtra FDA cracks down on Ayurvedic drug makers, cancels 10 licencesMaharashtra FDA has launched a statewide crackdown on Ayurvedic drug manufacturers. Inspections revealed serious violations of manufacturin...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Regulator mandates full review of globally unapproved drugsIndia’s drug regulator has clarified that new drugs not approved anywhere globally must undergo the full domestic regulatory process, even ...
12 Aug, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
UK first in Europe to approve Eli Lilly oral weight loss drugBritain has become the first country in Europe to approve orforglipron, the oral weight loss and diabetes treatment developed by US company...
11 Aug, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
"Did order come from PMO?": Arvind Kejriwal targets BJP over 'zombie drug' video claim linked to PunjabArvind Kejriwal accused BJP MPs of spreading falsehoods regarding a video purportedly from Punjab. The Punjab Police clarified the circulat...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
SC flags rise in drug abuse, trafficking across countryThe Supreme Court voiced serious concern regarding escalating drug abuse and trafficking nationwide. Justices noted the gravity of the situ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
Medical devices are not pharma products, companies say while opposing Draft BillIndia’s medical device industry and healthcare groups have opposed the draft Drugs, Medical Devices and Cosmetics Bill, 2026, arguing that ...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on plea for time-bound probe and speedy trial in drug-trafficking casesThe Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre on strengthening drug trafficking efforts. It called for time-bound probes and trial...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: India, which once couldn't make smallpox vaccine, has now crossed a pharma milestone the world can't ignore2026 Independence Day: India's pharmaceutical industry marks a historic milestone with a new drug approval. This achievement reflects decad...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy productsUttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemic...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
India must build export-oriented medical devices industry, says pharma secretaryTo bolster India's medical device industry, a strategic pivot toward international markets and enhanced global presence is essential. Foste...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.22 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
Centre to bar drugmakers from selling mislabelled, fraudulently approved products under new provisionsNew rules will bar drugmakers from selling products if false information was provided. The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has am...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
India takes action against 90% of inspected high-risk pharmaceutical facilities, regulator saysAmid increasing global concerns over Indian pharmaceuticals, India's drug regulator is rigorously addressing high-risk manufacturing sites....
30 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST