Rajasthan government orders three-layer drug testing after tragedyRajasthan is changing drug procurement rules after recent maternity deaths occurred. A probe found spurious oxytocin injections caused thes...
08 Jul, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
AI profiling of traffickers at airports, screening of students in varsities part of India's maiden drug control visionIndia will deploy AI passenger profiling and drug screening in educational institutions. This national roadmap aims to combat drug traffick...
07 Jul, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
Weather Tomorrow, July 8: IMD issues heavy rain alert for Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, Kerala, UP, Uttarakhand & more; check if your state is on the warning listWeather Tomorrow, July 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across several parts of the country on...
07 Jul, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
BRICS adopts Guwahati Declaration to strengthen fight against drug traffickingBRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking. They will enhance information ex...
07 Jul, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Kota Tragedy: Kin of victims seek financial help and better careVictims of the Kota Medical College case are suffering from kidney failure after childbirth. Spurious oxytocin injections allegedly led to ...
07 Jul, 2026, 07.42 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
India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat drug traffickingIn a proactive move, India has suggested establishing a dedicated virtual working group within BRICS to address the increasingly sophistica...
06 Jul, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
India to host two-day BRICS anti-drug agencies meet in Guwahati from July 6Guwahati will host a crucial two-day BRICS meeting from July 6, bringing together anti-drug agency heads to bolster intelligence sharing an...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
India proposes dedicated BRICS Virtual Working Group to combat narcotics traffickingIndia has proposed a dedicated virtual working group for BRICS nations to combat evolving drug trafficking trends. Speaking at a Guwahati m...
06 Jul, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Guwahati hosts BRICS meet amid rising synthetic drug threatIndia is set to host the BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in Guwahati from July 6-7. This crucial gathering aims to bolster intelligence sh...
06 Jul, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
FDA issues compliance order for milk sector in Maharashtra; warns of Rs 10 lakh fine for violationsMaharashtra FDA has mandated strict food safety compliance across the entire milk supply chain, from farms to retailers. New guidelines aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
New rules simplify drug launches, reduce manufacturer liability for overchargingNew rules now allow drug manufacturers to launch similar medicines without prior price approval, streamlining market entry. Companies can s...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.55 PM IST
Southwest monsoon enters Rajasthan, seven days behind schedule: IMDMonsoon has finally arrived in parts of Rajasthan, seven days behind schedule, bringing relief to eastern districts. The India Meteorologic...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Why CDSCO and BEE have not kept pace with the industries they overseeCDSCO still faces challenges like chronic understaffing, gaps in technical skills, weak lab infra and fragmented approvals. About a decade ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Punjab drug body finds critical lapses at Jackson Laboratories' manufacturing facility in AmritsarThe Punjab FDA has taken decisive action by revoking the manufacturing licence of Jackson Laboratories in Amritsar due to severe regulatory...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
WHO seeks details from India over oxytocin-linked deaths; licences of manufacturer cancelledThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has sought details from the Indian government after reports linked oxytocin injections made by Jackson ...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST