Maharashtra FDA cracks down on Ayurvedic drug makers, cancels 10 licencesMaharashtra FDA has launched a statewide crackdown on Ayurvedic drug manufacturers. Inspections revealed serious violations of manufacturin...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.08 AM IST
Bombay HC warns Maharashtra FDA for ‘sword to kill mosquito’ approach as Cadila challenges drug banThe Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra FDA for its drastic actions against companies. The court directed the regulator to grant h...
11 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidently developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter medication around the world: How did Felix Hoffmann invented Aspirin?In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his father’s rheumatic pains accidentally developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-...
09 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy productsUttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemic...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Bengaluru food safety drive finds violations at star hotels, 35 samples sent for testingFood safety officials inspected 26 Bengaluru hotels on Friday. Thirty teams collected 35 food samples for laboratory analysis. Violations i...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisonsEuropean prisons are struggling with extreme heat and overcrowding issues. Inmates in France, Italy, and Belgium face inhumane conditions d...
07 Aug, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Gujarat govt bans analogue paneer, cheese and butter citing public health concernsGujarat has banned the production and sale of analogue paneer. This decision protects public health and the state's dairy sector. Food safe...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the daySchool Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence law...
05 Aug, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Flying from India to the UAE? Know these baggage restrictions on food, medicines and other itemsTravelers from India to the UAE must check airline and customs regulations before packing. Certain food items like copra and poppy seeds ar...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Drugs cause ruin, liquor banned in 19 religious towns of MP: CM Mohan Yadav after launch of nationwide driveMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav highlighted substance abuse as a root cause of social ruin. His government has enforced prohibiti...
02 Aug, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Delhi court orders framing of charges in codeine syrup seizure caseA Delhi court ordered charges against Vipin Chawla for possessing over 4,300 kg of cough syrup. Police recovered 36,238 bottles of the bann...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
'Officials confused about who can ban whom': Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorismRussia has designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist. This action follows his refusal to comply with state demands for censors...
31 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Bombay HC restores FDA-suspended Navi Mumbai hotel's licence, says 'we are in India, need a realistic approach'The Bombay High Court quashed an FDA order suspending a hotel's food license. This action followed a surprise inspection which found only t...
30 Jul, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
No vada pav, samosa, chocolates near schools anymore: Maharashtra bans junk food within a 50-metre radius; check list of banned items & penaltiesMaharashtra FDA has banned junk food sales within fifty meters of schools. This move aims to promote healthier eating habits among students...
30 Jul, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
No chips, cola for kids: Maharashtra FDA bans sale of junk food within 50 metres of schoolsMaharashtra FDA banned unhealthy food sales within fifty meters of schools. This strict order applies to all government and private educati...
29 Jul, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Russia charges Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism and puts him on wanted listRussia's security agency has charged Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism. He has now been placed on an international wanted ...
29 Jul, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Manipur Police arrest woman for allegedly routing drug money to MyanmarIn a significant crackdown, Manipur Police apprehended a woman in Churachandpur for her involvement in channeling drug money to Myanmar, re...
25 Jul, 2026, 08.10 PM IST