Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather paceVultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into protected tiger...
31 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
A flash of blue light just solved one of drug development's biggest puzzles, here's all about itScientists at the University of Münster report a major advance in light-powered chemistry for housane molecules on May 20, 2026. Using phot...
20 May, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Drug regulator drafts guidelines on high-risk solvents after tainted syrup deaths in kidsIndia's drug regulator is creating new rules for dangerous solvents in children's medicines. This follows tragic deaths linked to contamina...
14 May, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Chinese medicines bring relief to India’s cancer patientsIndia’s cancer treatment landscape is seeing a shift as lower-cost immunotherapy drugs developed in China and marketed through Indian partn...
10 May, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Mumbai watermelon case update: Stunning twist as no additives found in fruit by FDA, focus shifts to poison angleMumbai watermelon case: Investigations into the deaths of a Mumbai family have ruled out food adulteration, with FDA tests finding no conta...
02 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
DCGI to accept toxicity data approved in other countries for drug reviewAnimal toxicity data generated in other nations is likely to be accepted, and the regulator may not seek fresh tests in India on a case-to-...
03 Aug, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Govt set to ban two vet drugs to protect vulturesIn the representation, it was mentioned that Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac in cattle as toxic as Diclofenac and can kill vultures. Study showe...
11 Jul, 2023, 12.47 AM IST
New toxic drug impurities detected in some heart pills in USThe impurities were found in blood pressure drugs which have been recalled in Canada as well as Europe earlier this year. U.S. officials he...
13 Oct, 2021, 10.26 PM IST
Victory for animal rights: Govt scraps repeat tests on animals for drugs in use abroadRepeat tests on animals for drugs, which have already been approved by other countries will not be necessary from now on in India.
18 Mar, 2016, 08.40 PM IST
Hollywood actress Gillian Anderson pens letter to Indian government to ban animal testingA People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) supporter, Gillian Anderson is currently in India shooting for Gurinder Chadha's 'Vice...
08 Oct, 2015, 04.24 PM IST
Venus Remedies gets European patent for antibiotic drugThe product is designed for mixed multi-drug infections for pediatric, geriatric and adult immuno-compromised patients.
03 Jun, 2014, 04.23 PM IST
IISc professor’ virtual liver product gets patent in USThe virtual liver mimics normal liver functions and generates likely outcomes of new drugs before the drug is tested on animals and humans.
17 Feb, 2014, 10.34 AM IST
'Cylindrical nanoparticles more effective for breast cancer'Cylindrical-shaped nanoparticles are seven times deadlier on the breast cancer cells.
03 Dec, 2013, 02.21 PM IST
Virtual Liver may be cure for drug failures in clinical trialsA Bangalore biotechnology firm is trying to predict animal liver toxicity by using a computer model.
22 Oct, 2012, 05.22 AM IST
- Taking the toxin out of your cancer treatment
RA Sengupta and Shiladitya Mashelkar have set up a Delhi-based co, Invictus Oncology, to take a modified Cisplatin to the market.
02 Jul, 2012, 04.27 AM IST
- New biochip technology may eliminate animal testing
Researchers have developed a new biochip technology, which could soon put a stop to the use of animals for testing in the chemical and cosm...
18 Dec, 2007, 02.45 PM IST
- Curbs imposed on GM drugs licensing
With an increasing number of drug companies seeking entry into the Indian market for recombinant technology-based drugs, regulators are tig...
02 Jul, 2002, 01.59 AM IST