With most drug candidates failing in humans, India’s draft rules bet on the wrong science in animal lab testingRecent draft rules in India threaten advancements in non-animal testing for drug development and safety. The new regulations may prioritize...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.18 PM IST
'Mann smelled of alcohol in Parliament by 11 am', Rahul Gandhi launches all-out attack on AAP at Sangrur rallyRahul Gandhi launched a campaign rally in Sangrur where he criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party for failing to addre...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
India leads on non-animal testing and its draft lab animal rules threaten to undo thatIndia's draft Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Rules 2026 proposes significant changes to animal research regulations and oversight. It all...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
NPPA updates list of reduced MRP of 1,085 anti-cancer drugsThe National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority updated the maximum retail price for 1,085 anti-cancer medicines. This revision follows a pre...
04 Nov, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
US midterms 2026: Voters back abortion rights and reject Trump's redistricting in state ballot measuresDuring the recent midterm elections, abortion-rights supporters marked significant achievements in both Missouri and Virginia, highlighting...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Assam Cabinet approves key amendments to Assam Services (Discipline & Appeal) Rules including polygamy dismissalThe Assam Cabinet has approved an amendment to dismiss government employees engaging in polygamy and prohibit future employment. An investi...
04 Nov, 2026, 02.04 AM IST
Wockhardt seeks 14-year data shield for India-made drugsMumbai-based Wockhardt has struck success in its innovative research on a range of antibiotic drugs, bridging a global pipeline gap for dif...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
SC posts pleas challenging validity of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 to January 21 next yearThe Supreme Court has delayed hearings regarding the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. It has asked the involved p...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
Cancer drug prices fell in 2019 too, but mark-ups of up to 700% are backThe government's latest cancer drug price cuts may offer patients some relief, but the impact could be short-lived. An analysis of medicine...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Telcos to face up to Rs 20 lakh fine per quarter per circle for complaint redressal lapsesTelecom Regulatory Authority of India has introduced new rules for telecom operators and internet providers to enhance complaint redressal....
02 Nov, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
India’s medicine sales grow in double digits for four straight quarters, led by chronic care drugsOver the past four quarters, India's medicine sales have increased significantly due to rising demand in chronic care segments. The growth ...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
IBBI tightens real estate insolvency rules to prioritise home deliveryIndia's insolvency regulator has implemented new rules to prioritize project completion and better homebuyer oversight. Independent assessm...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Bombay HC tells Shreya Life to rename antibiotic drugThe Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of Shreya Life Sciences’ antibiotic trademark Lefoxin Biox from the register, ruling that it ...
30 Oct, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Karnataka HC grants relief to JioStar, Zee over 2% cess as broadcasters challenge lawThe Karnataka High Court has issued a ruling preventing the state government from taking action against broadcasters. This relates to a 2% ...
28 Oct, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
Missouri voted to protect abortion. Why could Amendment 3 take those rights away just two years later?Missouri voters protected abortion rights in 2024, but those protections face another vote on November 3, 2026.A new Amendment 3 would repl...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
EPS-95 pension row: Retirees challenge 2007 EPF amendment over lower pension; Karnataka HC rules against themThe Karnataka High Court ruled against retired employees challenging amendments to the Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995. The court found the...
27 Oct, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Health ministry proposes curbs on prescription drug ads by retailers, wholesalers and distributorsThe union health ministry has proposed extending advertising restrictions on prescription drugs to retailers and distributors. This change ...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST