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Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastageIndia is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This...
Quote of the Day by the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale: 'I attribute my success to this: I never gave...'- Life lessons on accountability, perseverance, and the courage to act without excuses by 'The Lady with the Lamp'Florence Nightingale's inspiring quote, "I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse," emphasizes the vital role of acc...
Chocolate, juice, noodles, tofu, protein powder, cooking oil, water & more under FSSAI action; Here's which brands were called out for misleading claimsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on numerous food businesses for making misleading claims on product packaging. Companies ar...
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugsThe Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of...
Centre set to tighten oversight of pharma packaging materialsIndia is set to implement a mandatory registration for printed pharmaceutical packaging manufacturers to combat counterfeit drugs. This mov...
Amitabh Bachchan’s co-star once earned just Rs 100 daily, selling cotton. Today Panchayat’s Binod is bringing home lakhs. Who is Ashok Pathak?Ashok Pathak, the actor behind the viral 'Binod' character from Panchayat, has achieved national recognition after a challenging journey. O...
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
Maharashtra FDA bans serving food in newspapers, issues statewide food safety orderMaharashtra FDA has launched 'Safe Food, Healthy Maharashtra' banning food served on newspapers and enforcing strict hygiene. Hotels, resta...
Govt panel to meet industry on June 30 to review SEZ reformsA government panel is set to meet industry leaders on June 30 to explore ways to boost India's Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Discussions w...
FTA impact, import substitution, rupee payments at SEZ reforms panel meet June 30A government committee reviewing India’s Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy will hold a stakeholder meeting on June 30 to examine how free ...
Beyond returns: How benchmarking helps investors pick winning mutual fundsUnderstanding mutual fund performance goes beyond just returns. A benchmark, like Nifty 50 or Sensex, acts as a crucial yardstick to gauge ...
When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...
Assam Cabinet approves land law amendments to boost investmentAssam's Cabinet greenlit a bill to boost industrial investment by easing land reclassification for sectors like MSMEs and solar energy. Fai...
Sports Ministry invites applications for National Sports Board positionsApplications are now open for the National Sports Board's Chairperson and two member positions, crucial for sports body recognition and com...
FIFA World Cup 2026: What is the ‘green whistle’? The device catching everyone's attentionCanadian footballer Ismaël Koné's use of the "green whistle" for pain relief during a World Cup match has sparked interest. This handheld i...
Central Drugs Laboratories find 46 drug samples not of standard quality for MayHealth officials revealed that in May 2026, 46 drug samples tested by Central Drugs Laboratories and 113 by State Drugs Testing Laboratorie...
PSBs told to tighten scrutiny of government accounts amid fraud concernsIn response to a staggering ₹590 crore fraud uncovered in Haryana government accounts, the finance ministry has mandated that public sector...
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
FSSAI notices to 8 companies over misleading names, claimsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, for p...
FSSAI issues notices to 8 food companies for misleading 'healthy' claims on packaging, labelsFSSAI has issued notices to eight food companies, including Emami Healthy & Tasty, Neuherbs, Troovy and Plan B, for allegedly using mislead...