ACC clears Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi’s reappointment as Drugs Controller (India)Dr Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi will continue as Drugs Controller (India) at CDSCO. His reappointment is on a contract basis for one year start...
28 Feb, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
India's drug regulator inspected 90% of cough syrup makers, found lapses in some, official saysIndia's drug regulator inspected almost all cough syrup makers. Some companies showed compliance issues. This follows concerns after India-...
24 Feb, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
CDSCO to create 1,500-member scientific cadre to fast-track drug approvalsThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) plans to create a 1,500-member scientific cadre to speed up drug approval timelines...
24 Feb, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Drug regulator cracks down hard on non-compliant cough syrup makersAuthorities are cracking down on hundreds of cough syrup manufacturers failing quality checks. This action follows tragic deaths linked to ...
24 Feb, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
India ranks among top contributors in reporting adverse events: Drugs Controller General of IndiaDCGI Dr. Rajeev Raghuvanshi highlighted India's leading role in global adverse event reporting during the 5th National Pharmacovigilance We...
17 Sep, 2025, 05.19 PM IST
India's drug regulator eyes lighter oversight, more AI to boost efficiencyIndia's drug regulator is set to streamline processes by establishing fixed approval timelines and exploring the use of artificial intellig...
04 Sep, 2025, 06.30 PM IST
CDSCO revamps NOC process for unapproved drug exports to boost efficiency & reduce manpower pressureIndian drug regulator CDSCO is streamlining the process for granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for unapproved drug exports by moving...
28 Feb, 2025, 11.30 AM IST
New NOC process in works for export of unapproved drugsThe Indian drug regulator CDSCO is revamping the process for granting No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for the export of unapproved drugs t...
28 Feb, 2025, 12.22 AM IST
India's drug regulator to streamline export process to reduce workloadIndia's drug regulator plans reforms to ease export clearances and simplify manufacturing licenses to reduce workforce strain. With only 2,...
27 Feb, 2025, 09.58 PM IST
11 countries already recognise Indian pharmacopoeia as their standard: DCGI Rajeev RaghuvanshiIndia is supplying drugs, vaccines, and medical devices to over 200 countries, with 11 countries recognizing Indian pharmacopoeia standards...
14 Oct, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
Ordered recall of drugs not meeting quality standards, action started to book 5 fake drug manufacturers: DCGIIndia's drug regulator has ordered the recall of around 45 medicines that did not meet quality norms, while action has been taken against m...
09 Oct, 2024, 04.11 PM IST
Risk-based audits of drug units to begin from July 1The revised Schedule M, which is considered more stringent than the World Health Organization's (WHO) good manufacturing practices (GMP) in...
27 Jun, 2024, 11.39 PM IST
Indian regulator says 36% of inspected drug-making units had to be shutIndia's drug regulator has ordered the closure of over 36% of its 400 drug manufacturing units since last year due to concerns over sub-sta...
27 Jun, 2024, 08.17 PM IST
UP Public Service Commission paper 'leak': Water bottle trick uncovered after arrest of 5 engineersSix individuals arrested in Prayagraj for the paper leak of the Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer Examination-2024, which originated ...
24 Jun, 2024, 03.39 PM IST
International Patients' Union platform launched to connect patients with top doctors, policy-makers, and industry leadersThe platform connects patients with top doctors, regulators, policy-makers, industry leaders as well as fellow patients, and enable them to...
08 Apr, 2023, 11.17 AM IST
Rajeev Raghuvanshi appointed as new Drug Controller General of IndiaOn November 11, last year, Dr VG Somani's term as DCGI was extended for three months, for the second time, coming into effect on November 1...
22 Feb, 2023, 04.42 PM IST
UPSC recommends Rajeev Singh Raghuvanshi as next DCGIThe UPSC recommendation has to be approved by the Health Ministry, followed by approval of the Appointments Committee of Cabinet led by Pri...
30 Jan, 2023, 07.19 PM IST