Karnataka explores biotech financing framework, AI-led innovation to support sector growthKarnataka is developing a dedicated support framework for its biotechnology sector, encompassing funding, mentoring, and regulatory guidanc...
16 Jun, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
Why the ET Most Innovative AI Product Awards 2026 are spotlighting industry-specific innovationThe most impactful AI products of 2026 aren't built to do everything; they're built to solve one problem exceptionally well. The ET Most In...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Centre mandates prescription for syrup-based medicinesChemists must now have a doctor's prescription to sell cough syrups. The government has changed the Drugs Rules, 1945. This stops over-the-...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
Florida sues TikTok, claiming it violates state child safety lawThe lawsuit seeks a court order directing the platform, which is owned by ByteDance, to make changes to bring it into compliance with the l...
16 Jun, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
The hidden cost of looking better: What health insurance covers, and what it leaves you to payRising demand for weight-loss drugs, cosmetic procedures and wellness treatments is creating a growing out-of-pocket healthcare expense cat...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's drug donanemab approved in India, but neurologists flag cost, access barriersA new drug for Alzheimer's, donanemab, has arrived in India. It aims to slow the disease's progression by clearing brain plaques. While off...
14 Jun, 2026, 12.28 PM IST
29 years after Uphaar fire, the victims' association presses for special law on negligence-driven disastersMarking the 29th anniversary of the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy, the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) on Saturday intensified...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Government scraps licensing rule for vehicle safety technologyIndia has taken a bold step by deregulating key radio frequencies, paving the way for innovative advancements in self-driving and collision...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
DoT delicenses mid, high frequency bands to boost passenger safety, autonomous car developmentIndia's telecom department has removed licensing for 5.9 GHz and 77-81 GHz spectrum bands. This move will enhance passenger safety in vehic...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Baidu, PostBus get regulatory nod for robotaxi service in eastern SwitzerlandBaidu's self-driving service, AmiGo, has gained regulatory approval in Switzerland. This joint venture with PostBus plans to launch Europe'...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
CIC pulls up PNGRB over RTI reply on safety, inspections of IGL pipeline workThe Central Information Commission has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is for not properly answering a Righ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
Regulators tighten GMP oversight of pharma plantsSeveral states have constituted dedicated multi-member teams to ensure no facility slips through the cracks before a GMP Certificate is iss...
12 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
AstraZeneca's Enhertu gets regulatory approval in India for first-line HER2-positive breast cancerAstraZeneca Pharma India has secured approval from India's drug regulator for its smart chemotherapy drug Enhertu. This allows for its impo...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
AI risks are here, time for tough rules: Anthropic CEO Dario AmodeiAs artificial intelligence grows more powerful, governments must move beyond transparency measures and introduce stronger regulations to ad...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
India's weight-loss market grows upThe landscape of India's anti-obesity drug market has reached a point of refinement. While there are affordable generic options, their upta...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
Drug companies directed to step up vigil on adverse reactionsIndia's drug regulator, CDSCO, has mandated all drug companies to establish systems for tracking adverse drug reactions. This move comes am...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Zydus Semaglutide approval: Delhi HC directs CDSCO to decide on patient safety concernsThe Delhi High Court has asked the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to review a petition challenging Zydus Lifesciences' approva...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.22 AM IST