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New Delhi -- The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday issued a health advisory warning against the use and distribution of three cough syrups believed to be responsible for the deaths of several children in India over the last month. The drugs were identified as specific batches of Coldrif, Respifresh TR and ReLife, the WHO said in a statement, manufactured by three Indian companies: Sresan Pharmaceutical, Rednex Pharmaceuticals, and Shape Pharma. The oral liquid drugs were found to cont ...Read More >
(Reuters) -An Australian court on Wednesday stopped U.S. drugmaker Cosette from abandoning its A$672 million ($437.6 million) takeover of Mayne Pharma, which now awaits clearance from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). The ASX-listed pharmaceutical company said on Thursday it would take all steps within its scope to implement the deal. Shares in Mayne Pharma jumped as much as 14.8% to A$6.5 at open in Sydney, but were still trading way below the A$7.40 apiece that Cosette had offered. ...Read More >
Lords Mark Industries Ltd. secures US FDA Registration, Reinforces India's Position in Global Healthcare Manufacturing . 4 min read Last Updated : Oct 13 2025 | 1:16 PM IST Mumbai, October 11, 2025: Lords Mark Industries Ltd., has received US FDA registration for its range of surgical consumables, orthopedic supports, and hygiene products -- a milestone that reinforces its manufacturing excellence and strengthens India's position in the global healthcare supply chain. US FDA registration rep ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (PTI) Shares of pharmaceutical company Rubicon Research Ltd on Thursday listed with a premium of nearly 28 per cent against the issue price of Rs 485. The stock started trading at Rs 620.10, up 27.85 per cent, from the issue price on the BSE. At the NSE, the stock made its debut at Rs 620, registering a jump of 27.83 per cent. The company's market valuation stood at Rs 9,917.97 crore. The initial public offer of Rubicon Research garnered 103.90-times subscription on the clo ...Read More >
Bhopal/Nagpur: Doctors across the country have united to protest the arrest of paediatrician from Chhindwara, Dr Praveen Soni who is accused of prescribing the 'killer cough syrups' to kids resulting in their deaths.The Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP), representing over 47,000 paediatricians across the country on Friday sought withdrawal of cases against Dr Soni, claiming criminalising standard medical prescriptions will only create fear among doctors and severely impact healthcare delivery, ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday launched searches at seven locations in Chennai in connection with the Coldrif cough syrup case, which led to the deaths of several children. The raids are being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and are linked to Sreesan Pharma, the manufacturer of the syrup that is now banned across several states in the country. Premises being searched by the central probe agency reportedly include residences of top offi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 9 (PTI) Drug firm Lupin on Thursday announced the launch of a strategic partnership programme aimed at expanding the reach of a long-acting injectable platform developed by its subsidiary, Nanomi BV. The platform, PrecisionSphere demonstrates efficacy and safety in drug delivery and is ready for commercial use, following the recent US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) approval for the first product developed with this platform. The company's partnership programme is designed ...Read More >
MUMBAI, India and NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global pharma major Lupin Limited (Lupin) (BSE: 500257) (NSE: LUPIN) (REUTERS: LUPIN.BO) (BLOOMBERG: LPCIN) today announced the launch of a strategic partnership program aimed at expanding the reach of PrecisionSphere™ - the long-acting injectable (LAI) platform developed by its subsidiary, Nanomi B.V. (Nanomi). PrecisionSphere™ demonstrates efficacy and safety in drug delivery and is ready for commercial use, following the recent Unit ...Read More >
Representatives of Indian Medical Association (IMA), Madhya Pradesh Branch and doctors held a protest in Chhindwara district on Tuesday, demanding the release of a government doctor, Praveen Soni, who was recently sent to jail in relation to the death of children due to alleged consumption of cough syrup in the district. Dr Soni is a government paediatrician at Civil Hospital, Parasia in Chhindwara, who was recently suspended and later faced legal action, resulting in being sent on 14-days judi ...Read More >
Two more children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, have died from kidney failure after consuming a contaminated cough syrup, bringing the total to 16. The affected children had reportedly taken the Coldrif syrup, with samples found to contain toxic substances. Investigations are ongoing, leading to suspensions and arrests. Chhindwara, Two more children from Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara who were undergoing treatment for kidney failure after drinking a contaminated cough syrup have died, taking the ...Read More >
The affected children are from MP's Chhindwara, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, while states like Kerala and Telangana have issued public alerts banning the use of Coldrif syrup. The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has recommended the cancellation of the manufacturing licence of the Tamil Nadu-based pharmaceutical company that produced the cough syrup 'Coldrif', after tests confirmed the presence of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic substance, in the formulation, according to gov ...Read More >
Bhopal/Chandigarh, Oct 7 (PTI) The Punjab Government has banned the sale and use of Coldrif cough syrup, the move coming in the wake of deaths of 14 children in Madhya Pradesh, linked to consumption of the medicine. Punjab has become the latest state after Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand to impose curbs on the distribution of the syrup. A PIL was filed in the Supreme Court seeking inquiry and systemic reform in drug safety mecha ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 7 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav held a high-level meeting at the CM residence in Bhopal regarding the Chhindwara incident on Monday and ordered suspension of two drug inspectors, the Deputy Director of Food and Drug Administration, and transfer of a drug controller, according to an official release. CM Yadav emphasised that strict action would be taken against all guilty parties in the Chhindwara case. Also Read | TVK Rally Stampede: ...Read More >
* Six children have died of kidney failure in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district in 15 days * Investigators suspect contaminated cough syrup laced with toxic diethylene glycol as the cause of the deaths * Most of the victims had been administered Coldrif and Nextro-DS syrups, which have now been banned Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode In a heart-wrenching tragedy that has shaken Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district, six children have died of kidney failure in th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Centre on Friday issued an advisory to all states and Union territories calling for a "rational use of cough syrups in the paediatric population" after nine deaths were reported in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara due to kidney-related complications.The ministry of health and family welfare informed that the tests on the cough syrup samples revealed that it did not contain "Diethylene Glycol (DEG) or Ethylene Glycol (EG), contaminants that are known to cause serious kidney injury."Moreover ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 2: In a major festive season crackdown, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted three illegal manufacturing units engaged in producing adulterated desi ghee in North-East Delhi and seized over 1600 kg of duplicate ghee, the Delhi Police said on Thursday. Acting on intelligence inputs, teams carried out coordinated raids in Shiv Vihar, Karawal Nagar, and Mustafabad, seizing 1,625 kg of duplicate ghee and arresting six men. The crackdown comes amid rising demand for ghee during ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Pharmacists in India need to upgrade their skills and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an assistive tool, rather than seeing it as competition, according to experts, who discussed the role of friendly neighbourhood community pharmacists in the era of AI on World Pharmacists' Day at an event organised by Food and Drug Administration, Karnataka, Tuesday.AI is now capable of handling tasks such as drug dispensing and analysing patient histories in developed nations, but it will not ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) India's drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved Ozempic (semaglutide injection) manufactured by Danish pharma company Novo Nordisk for use in adults with type-2 diabetes. According to sources, Ozempic, the once-a-week injection, will be available only on a doctor's prescription. "Semaglutide Injection (Ozempic@) is indicated for the treatment of adults with Insufficiently Controlled Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus as an adjunct to Diet a ...Read More >
Indian markets saw gains on Friday. Britannia Industries is focusing on localized strategies. Hyundai aims for growth through domestic sales and exports. Alembic Pharma received US FDA EIR. Diamond Power secured a Rs 236 crore order from Adani Energy. GMR Airports reported a passenger traffic decline. RailTel received a Rs 209 crore order. Markets extended their winning streak on Friday, gaining nearly half a percent, in line with favorable global and domestic cues. In today's trade, shares of ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 15: Dalal Street is expected to see selective stock action on Monday, September 15, as several companies announced key updates over the weekend. Market sentiment may remain stock-specific, with developments spanning acquisitions, order wins, regulatory observations, and fundraising plans. Investors are likely to track healthcare, infrastructure, and power sector plays closely, alongside midcaps riding on new contracts. Global cues and domestic macro trends will set the broa ...Read More >
Apple Watch's hypertension detection feature has secured FDA clearance and will roll out globally from September 15 via watchOS 26. Apple has received FDA clearance for its new hypertension alerts feature on the Apple Watch, with the rollout scheduled to begin on September 15 through watchOS 26. First announced alongside the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3, the feature will also be available on older models including Apple Watch Series 9 and later, as well as Apple Watch Ultra 2 ...Read More >
India's outlook remains robust. The country recorded 8 per cent steel demand growth in 2024 and is expected to grow more than 7 per cent in 2025. India is expected to emerge as a major growth centre for global steel demand over the coming decades, even as China's dominance wanes. China, which accounted for 49 per cent of world steel consumption in 2024, is projected to see demand fall by an average of five to seven million tonnes (Mt) annually over the next decade. China's share of global dema ...Read More >
Ms Virk is also allegedly linked with a former director of the now-defunct Reliance Capital Limited. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Sandeepa Virk projected herself as the owner of hyboocare.com, a website claiming to sell beauty products * Ms Virk is also allegedly linked with a former director of the now-defunct Reliance Capital Limited * She has been sent to the custody of the Enforcement Directorate till Friday Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): The credit-to-deposit ratio in Indian banks has stayed below 80 per cent as credit offtake in the country continues to lag, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The report highlighted that while both credit offtake and deposit growth have increased sequentially, they remain significantly lower than the levels seen last year. Deposits continued to outpace credit offtake in the current fortnight, leading to a narrowing of the credit-deposit gap. It state ...Read More >
PATNA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is all set to embark on 'Vote Adhikar Yatra' from Bihar's Rohtas district on August 17 to register a protest against how the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls was being conducted in the state. This comes at a time when the Opposition is ratcheting up its protest against the SIR and casting aspersions on the integrity of elections. AICC general secretary (organisation) and MP KC Venugopal held a meeting with the INDIA bloc leaders ...Read More >
Srinagar- Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, V.K. Bidhuri, on Wednesday said that the recent seizures of rotten meat in the Valley are unlikely to be the result of a single day's lapse and are more plausibly linked to a prevailing demand-supply gap. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the full-dress rehearsal for Independence Day celebrations at Bakshi Stadium, Srinagar, Bidhuri said the Chief Minister has already convened a meeting on the issue and directed concerned departments to take st ...Read More >
Aug 1 (Reuters) - Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN.O), opens new tab beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter revenue and profit on Friday helped by robust demand for its blockbuster eczema treatment, Dupixent, sending its shares up nearly 3% in premarket trading. Investors have set a high bar for Regeneron and French partner Sanofi's (SASY.PA), opens new tab Dupixent, one of the U.S. drugmaker's growth drivers, especially after it received approval to treat a common lung condition called c ...Read More >
European stocks rose on Friday, heading for small weekly gains, as investors focused on corporate earnings to assess the impact of US tariffs on businesses. The STOXX 600 index climbed 0.3% to 548.84 points, set for its second weekly gain. Other major indexes, including Germany's DAX, France's CAC40, and Britain's FTSE 100, also saw modest increases. Swedish defense company Saab jumped 12.7%, leading the STOXX 600, after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and raising its sa ...Read More >
July 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale of Juul's e-cigarette device and refill cartridges in tobacco and menthol flavors, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The decision follows wide expectation within the industry that the Trump Administration would ease regulatory hurdles for launching new vapes and other smoking alternatives. Some companies have seen FDA applications for new nicotine products languish for years or, like Juu ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 16 (PTI) Biocon Biologics on Wednesday said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market a diabetes treatment medication. The company, a unit of Biocon Ltd, has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Kirsty as the first and only interchangeable biosimilar to NovoLog (Insulin Aspart). Kirsty is a rapid-acting human insulin analog indicated to improve glycemic control in adults and pediatric patients with diabetes mellitus. The m ...Read More >
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