Govt ends over-the-counter sales of all 'syrups'; mandates doctor's prescription for purchaseThe Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has mandated that all syrups, including cough syrups, are now prescription-only. This new r...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA bars hospitals from forcing patients to buy medicines in-houseMaharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has issued a significant directive. Hospitals and medical practitioners must now allow patients ...
14 Jun, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
No raids till further orders: Maharashtra tells Bombay HC in Patanjali labelling caseThe Maharashtra government has assured the Bombay High Court it will halt raids and confiscations concerning ayurvedic product labels. This...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Inside Zepto’s IPO filing — the key takeawaysQuick commerce platform Zepto has filed its updated draft papers for public listing, revealing detailed financials and operational metrics....
09 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
Hexagon Nutrition IPO Day 1: 37% subscription, Grey market signals 27% listing gainHexagon Nutrition's IPO opened strongly on its first day. Retail investors showed significant interest, subscribing 62% of their quota. The...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Competition watchdog flags treatment pricing issues at private hospitals in Delhi-NCRThe Competition Commission of India observed that patients in Delhi-NCR super-speciality hospitals often depend on in-house services, creat...
22 May, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Pregabalin moved to Schedule H1 as centre cracks down on drug misusePregabalin, a nerve pain medication, now faces stricter controls. The Union health ministry has moved it to Schedule H1. This change aims t...
22 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Online medicine sale fight: 20,000 chemists in Karnataka to halt work May 20Over 20,000 chemists in Karnataka will shut down their stores on May 20. This is part of a nationwide protest against online pharmacies. Th...
19 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
AbbVie loses patent plea for Hep C drugThe Indian Patent Office has denied a secondary patent for AbbVie's Hepatitis C drug Maviret. This decision ensures continued access to aff...
19 May, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
'You don't need money for success...': How this humble man from Bihar is making a huge impact across GujaratTarun Mishra, originally from Bihar and now in Gujarat, leads the Help Drive Foundation. He manages 22 shelter homes, offering support to a...
18 May, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
US visa restrictions on owner of India-based pharmacy, 13 associates for fentanyl traffickingThe US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals linked to an India-based online pharmacy, KS International Traders, and its owner fo...
12 May, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
8th Pay Commission for defence employees: Rs 69,000 minimum pay and massive cadre restructuring; what defence employee body wants from 8th CPCThe All India Defence Employees Federation (AIDEF) has submitted a memorandum to the 8th Pay Commission, demanding a Rs 69,000 minimum pay ...
08 May, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Agatha Christie: 'Follow your instinct. It's the best…'—Inspiring quotes by the 'Queen of Crime' and author of best-selling book 'And Then There Were None'Quote of the Day: Agatha Christie's enduring advice, "Follow your instinct. It’s the best advice," resonates today, reflecting her mastery ...
07 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
NPS Swasthya: A cushion, not fill-in, for health coverCan the NPS Swasthya scheme be an effective substitute for a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers hospitalisation and related ex...
06 May, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Kerala Bandh on April 28: Why is there a statewide strike? Check what is open and closed hereKerala Bandh Today April 28: A 12-hour statewide hartal is being observed in Kerala today, April 28, following the tragic death of dental s...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Rs 70,00,000 worth fake Mounjaro injections seized in Gurgaon; Police expose illegal weight-loss drug racket in NCRGurgaon Drug Racket: Authorities in Gurgaon have busted a major illegal pharmaceutical racket involving spurious Mounjaro KwikPen (tirzepat...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST