Drug regulator warns against prolonged use of painkillers, antibioticsIndia’s drug regulator has warned against the indiscriminate, repeated or prolonged use of painkillers and antibiotics, citing risks includ...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Phone screen guards to get expensive: Here’s what new BIS rules from April 2027 mean for buyers in IndiaThe government has mandated BIS registration for smartphone screen protectors from April 1, 2027, requiring compliance with IS 19348:2025 q...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Ind vs JPN T20 wide controversy explained: India escapes shocking defeat against Japan. What happened in final over, what ICC rule says?India beat Japan by two runs in a historic five-over T20I. Here's what happened during the controversial Axar Patel wide call, why the deci...
22 Sep, 2026, 02.54 PM IST
Before giving cough syrup to your child, check the bottle: Sale still continues despite advisory for kids under 4; check what changes are being plannedIndia's drug regulatory authority is evaluating the introduction of new warning labels for cough syrups. These proposed labels will promine...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
India and Nepal explore strategic bilateral ties, global role at RIS seminarBridging bilateral engagements from academic and diplomatic discourse to humanitarian solidarity, India advanced its assistance towards Nep...
19 Sep, 2026, 11.12 PM IST
India sends fresh tranche of relief material to NepalIndia sent eleven tonnes of relief supplies to Nepal on Saturday. This aid includes medicines, tents, and sleeping bags for flood victims. ...
19 Sep, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
India continues relief efforts in flood-hit Nepal, dispatches 11 tonnes of aidIndia sent eleven tons of relief supplies to Nepal on Saturday. This latest aid includes medicines, tents, and hygiene kits for flood victi...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
CGHS new rule: Central government employees outside CGHS areas can now opt for CGHSThe central government has made it easier for employees to access CGHS facilities without geographical limitations. This new directive allo...
19 Sep, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Cough syrup bottles may soon carry a warning label in 'red'The move comes amid continued concerns over the prescribing of cough syrups to infants and young children, despite a directorate general of...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Drugs Panel to weigh bringing all sterile drug products under central licensing amid contamination concernsA proposal will soon be considered to centralize licensing for all sterile drug products. This move aims to tighten regulations on medicine...
18 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
She became a wife at 11. 12 years later, she chose prison over living with her husband. At 24, she became India’s first woman to get a divorceIn an era where women’s rights were nothing more than a laughingstock in India and women were bartered away like cattle for marriage even b...
18 Sep, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
Hospitals seek new pricing rules as Maharashtra FDA flags high markupsThe healthcare industry seeks a differentiated framework for medical device pricing reviews. Hospitals incur significant costs beyond procu...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Centre seeks NPPA report on high markups in hospital consumablesThe Centre has requested a report from the NPPA regarding price discrepancies. Maharashtra FDA flagged significant gaps between trade price...
17 Sep, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
Rs 11 IV for Rs 325, Rs 6 syringe for Rs 57: Tukaram Mundhe flags 2,841% inflated hospital bills that patients don't even know, sends recommendation to CentreMaharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has cited a survey showing substantial differences between procurement prices and printed MRPs ...
16 Sep, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Fake Cancer Drug Racket Busted: A man was selling counterfeit medicines to 100 hospitals across Bengaluru and other statesA major fake cancer drug racket has been busted in Karnataka, with investigators alleging that a licensed pharmacist supplied counterfeit m...
15 Sep, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
Water bottle sold Rs 7 above MRP at temple shop, consumer court orders shopkeeper to pay Rs 7 lakhThe Kakinada district consumer commission has fined a shop licensee operating inside the Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy Temple at An...
15 Sep, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Government panel plans to retain rule allowing doorstep drug deliveryA government sub-committee has decided to uphold the 2020 rule for doorstep delivery of medicines, recognizing its critical importance for ...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.46 AM IST