On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major eventsJune 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of...
31 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
In Iran's capital, weapons demonstrations send a signal at home and abroad as threat of war remainsIran is displaying its military might and training citizens in weapons handling. This show of force comes as U.S. President Donald Trump th...
21 May, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Red Fort area blast case: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10 accusedThe National Investigation Agency has filed a massive 7,500-page chargesheet in the Red Fort car bomb explosion case. Eleven people were ki...
14 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
What is shelf-stable synthetic blood? The scientific advancement that could transform battlefield and emergency careA revolutionary synthetic blood is nearing human trials. This freeze-dried product can be stored for years at room temperature. It can be r...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Tariff threat ain't over yet! Sun Pharma, other pharma stocks plunge up to 6%Pharma stocks fell after reports that the Trump administration may impose tariffs—potentially up to 100%—on drugmakers not ensuring low pri...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Trump administration readies new tariffs on select drugmakers: ReportThe Trump administration is reportedly preparing to impose 100% tariffs on drugmakers that haven't secured deals for lower U.S. prices. Sev...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.24 AM IST
Key drug prices may surge on hoarding and higher demandEscalating Middle East conflict is expected to increase demand for essential medicines. This surge could lead to higher drug prices, potent...
07 Mar, 2026, 06.35 PM IST
Big US pharma stocks rise as Street reacts to Trump's tariff on drugsPresident Trump announced new 100 percent import taxes on branded pharmaceuticals. These tariffs begin October 1. Companies building US man...
26 Sep, 2025, 10.07 PM IST
Companies stare at huge losses as unsold Covid drugs pile upDuring the past two years, there were sky-rocketing sales of Covid-19 portfolio of drugs, sometimes even severe shortages. But now the indu...
02 May, 2022, 10.26 PM IST
Assam consigns rhino horn hoard to flames to highlight they have no medicinal valueIndian laws as well as international conventions forbids sale of body parts, whether of humans and animals, both by individuals and governm...
22 Sep, 2021, 03.56 PM IST
Poaching could increase under virus lockdownsPoaching of endangered species could rebound as authorities divert their attention to enforcing coronavirus lockdown measures, an internati...
29 Apr, 2020, 12.48 PM IST
Pharmacists to ration drugs to avoid shortagePharmacists in the country have decided to ration the sale of medicines to customers in a bid to curb panic buying and stave off a shortage...
15 Apr, 2020, 07.39 AM IST
US begins stockpiling malaria medicine for treating COVID-19 patientsThe US has started procuring malaria medicine 'Hydroxychloroquine' for treating COVID-19 patients as it anticipates a favourable result fro...
31 Mar, 2020, 10.41 AM IST
GST rollout: Drug retailers go slow on stockpilingAccording to Vivek Mallya, a Bengaluru-based chartered accountant, uncertainty prevails on the availability of full input tax credit on tra...
21 Jun, 2017, 11.32 AM IST
Pharma companies blame archaic law for lack of swine flu drugs"Since the drug comes under Schedule X, there are various licences required to stock the medicines, which dissuades chemists to stock them,...
19 Feb, 2015, 05.55 AM IST
- China wakes up, calls for protection of tigers
India’s newfound partnership with China on environment issues has yielded results in the area of tiger protection as well.
04 Jan, 2010, 02.59 AM IST
- Drug sales rise 18% to Rs 3,230 cr
Retail sales of medicine in the domestic market grew by 18.3% to Rs 3,230 crore in June as dealers and retailers increased stockpiles to pr...
27 Jul, 2009, 12.18 AM IST