Air India makes psychoactive substance testing mandatory for pilots after Phuket incidentAir India now mandates psychoactive substance testing for all pilots. This new internal measure enhances safety protocols beyond DGCA requi...
13 Aug, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Centre asks Air India to ‘take responsibility’ after Phuket-Delhi flight scare; orders tighter dope checks: ReportThe government has warned Air India to “take responsibility” for safety after the August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight scare and ordered DGCA to ti...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Air India flight’s 300-foot drop: AAIB says wait for evidence before drawing conclusionsAir India Phuket Delhi flight turbulence case: The government urges caution regarding Air India flight AI2379 conclusions. Investigations a...
12 Aug, 2026, 01.16 AM IST
Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs and above every 6 monthsA parliamentary committee proposes mandatory kidney function tests for adults aged twenty and above. High-risk individuals will undergo ann...
11 Aug, 2026, 08.32 PM IST
For MSMEs, compliance is becoming a test of operational readiness, not just paperworkMSMEs often have filings in place, but they struggle with contractor compliance, licence renewals, workplace safety, and inspection readine...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: India, which once couldn't make smallpox vaccine, has now crossed a pharma milestone the world can't ignore2026 Independence Day: India's pharmaceutical industry marks a historic milestone with a new drug approval. This achievement reflects decad...
10 Aug, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
India takes action against 90% of inspected high-risk pharmaceutical facilities, regulator saysAmid increasing global concerns over Indian pharmaceuticals, India's drug regulator is rigorously addressing high-risk manufacturing sites....
30 Jul, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
How AI is helping pharma prevent drug recalls, counter fakes and improve patient safetyArtificial intelligence is revolutionizing the pharmaceutical sector by significantly reducing the instances of drug recalls. By improving ...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Match Your AI Strategy to Your Organization’s RealityArtificial intelligence is often hailed as a game changer, but too many firms discover that their bold AI pilots collapse when their operat...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.01 PM 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
Centre plans new law for stricter quality checks and surveillance of drugs, medical devices, and cosmeticsIndia is creating a new law to improve drug quality and safety. This legislation will give more power to regulators for checking medicines,...
15 Oct, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
Centre to bring law for strict quality checks, surveillance of drugs and cosmeticsIndia is creating a new law to improve drug quality and safety. This legislation will give more power to regulators for testing and monitor...
15 Oct, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
Anti-doping bill introduced in Lok SabhaA bill which seeks to provide statutory framework for the functioning of the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and the National Dope Testi...
17 Dec, 2021, 05.01 PM IST
Covaxin manufacturing to vaccination takes 4 months, says Bharat BiotechThe timeline for manufacturing, testing and release for a batch of Covaxin was approximately 120 days, depending on the technology framewor...
29 May, 2021, 07.27 AM IST
Over 1000% difference in medical test prices across cities: Will govt standardise rates?An analysis by the economic survey reveals that there are not only wide differences in average prices of diagnostic tests but also the pric...
29 Jan, 2018, 05.11 PM IST
- Centre to create post of drug controller general in Ayush
A proposal to set up a Central Drug Controller's office for ayurveda, siddha, unani and homoeopathy drugs was sent to the Finance Ministry.
20 Aug, 2013, 06.32 PM IST
- India stresses on importance of collaboration with US in food and drug regulation
Ghulam Nabi Azad has stressed on the importance of collaboration with the USA in food and drug regulation as this will provide exposure to ...
13 Jun, 2012, 11.58 AM IST