American proverb of the day: 'A dose of adversity is often...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on hardships, personal growth, weaknesses, character, wisdom, gratitude and inner strengthAmerican proverb of the day, “A dose of adversity is often as needful as a dose of medicine,” explains how hardships can contribute to pers...
11 Aug, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
US-based Amgen to open science and innovation center at Genome Valley in HyderabadAmgen will open a new science and innovation center in Hyderabad's Genome Valley. This facility is expected to become operational by the ye...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Examining Sheikh Hasina extradition request as per established procedures, MEA saysIndia is examining Bangladesh's request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition. The government stated its position on the matter remains unchanged...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.04 PM 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
Senior citizen couple was denied full access to their reserved berths due to overcrowding; they pursued the matter against Indian Railways in consumer commission and won Rs 50,000 in damagesFamily bought reservation ticket to travel to Tirupati but due to overcrowding manyunreserved, waiting list and ticketless passengers occup...
11 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Eli Lilly’s Foundayo becomes first oral weight-loss drug approved in UK for diabetesBritain's regulator approved Eli Lilly's Foundayo pill for weight and diabetes. This treatment is not yet available through the NHS in the ...
11 Aug, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
In 2017, two parents asked scientist Stanley Crooke to create treatments for their children's rare mutations. Years later, a custom drug cut one boy's seizures by 90% and helped him walk on his own for the first timeMedicine is undergoing a profound transformation by shifting focus from populations to individual patients. A novel custom drug for rare ge...
10 Aug, 2026, 08.25 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
Govt mops up Rs 45,306 cr from disinvestment, asset monetisation in FY26; exceeds RE targetGovernment's combined disinvestment and asset monetisation mop-up reached Rs 45,306 crore in FY26. This figure surpassed the Revised Estima...
10 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
"Brilliant coordination between CoE and team management": VVS LaxmanVVS Laxman confirmed excellent coordination between the Centre of Excellence and selection committees. Selectors regularly receive player f...
09 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidently developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter medication around the world: How did Felix Hoffmann invented Aspirin?In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidentally developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
For the first time, Maharashtra lets homeopathy doctors prescribe modern medicines; IMA calls strike, warns of bigger agitationMaharashtra has made a groundbreaking decision, permitting homeopathy practitioners to prescribe conventional medicines after completing a ...
05 Aug, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Maharashtra resident doctors begin indefinite strike over homoeopathy registration issueMaharashtra Resident doctors' strike: The statewide strike is against the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathi...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.51 AM IST
IPA seeks to regularise 'legacy' drugsThe Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance seeks to regularize many drugs. These drugs have been marketed for years without central approval. Examp...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowersScientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Resea...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent studyMetformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possi...
03 Aug, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Flying from India to the UAE? Know these baggage restrictions on food, medicines and other itemsTravelers from India to the UAE must check airline and customs regulations before packing. Certain food items like copra and poppy seeds ar...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST