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Dead snake found in mid-day meal packet in Sangli

Dead snake found in mid-day meal packet in Sangli

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

A tiny dead snake was allegedly found in a packet distributed under the mid-day meal scheme meant for children aged between six months and three years at an anganwadi or a government-run nursery school in western Maharashtra's Sangli district, prompting the authorities to launch a probe.

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

'Zero-For-Zero Tariff Is Best Medicine For India'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

'No retaliatory tariffs now. You can retaliate after a few months.' 'Today, there is no need to retaliate because it is a question of long term benefits.'

Ranbaxy drug gets FDA nod

Ranbaxy drug gets FDA nod

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Ranbaxy Laboratories has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market Clarithromycin XL 1,000 mg tablets.

Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for epilepsy drug

Sun Pharma gets USFDA nod for epilepsy drug

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

Drug maker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Thursday said it has received the US health regulator's nod for marketing a generic version of the Keppra injection, used for treating epilepsy, in the American market.

Wockhardt receives US nod for cardiac drug

Wockhardt receives US nod for cardiac drug

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology major, Wockhardt has received final approval from the United States Food & Drug Administration for marketing the cardiac drug.

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Want To Invest In Pharma & Healthcare?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

'A long-term investor with a 4 to 5 year horizon could invest in this theme via SIPs.'

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Who will succeed Biren Singh as Manipur CM?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned on Sunday, following months of ethnic violence in the state. BJP leaders have begun closed-door meetings to decide the next course of action. The opposition welcomed Singh's resignation, while the BJP hopes the move will help restore peace in the region.

US drug regulator raps Sun Pharma unit

US drug regulator raps Sun Pharma unit

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

The US subsidiary of Sun Pharmaceuticals, Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories, has received a warning letter from the Food and Drug Administration.

India could be 'efficacy test' for TB drug okayed by US

India could be 'efficacy test' for TB drug okayed by US

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

There are also lingering concerns over the culture of misuse of pharmaceutical products in India, which has, in the past, led to other drugs becoming increasingly ineffective.

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Of Trump's reciprocal tariffs and trade deals

Ranbaxy resumes drug exports to US after 4 years

Ranbaxy resumes drug exports to US after 4 years

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The firm, however, said the anti-cholesterol tablets meant for the US market will be produced at its Mohali SEZ plant in Punjab and not at the three units banned by the US health regulator.

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for new drug

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for new drug

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Friday said it had received approval from US Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market nitrofurantoin monohydrate macrocrystals capsules (100 mg) and planned to bring the new drug to the market in April.

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

The Many Portfolios Of Yogi Adityanath

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

In his second term in office, UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has retained 34 portfolios.

US: Indian student hammered to death by drug addict he was helping

US: Indian student hammered to death by drug addict he was helping

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Vivek Saini, a part-time clerk at a store that sheltered Faulkner, had shown kindness to the accused for almost two days and provided him with chips, a coke, water, and even a jacket for warmth, M9 News Channel reported on Sunday.

USFDA nod for Aurobindo's AIDS drug

USFDA nod for Aurobindo's AIDS drug

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

The United States Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval to the fixed-dose combination drug products lamivudine and zidovudine tablets -- manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.

India to have US FDA-like drug regulator

India to have US FDA-like drug regulator

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

To be called Central Drug Administration or National Drug Authority, it will have 10 sub-authorities to deal with areas like cosmetics, blood safety, medical equipment, etc.

You Can Be Deported From The US If..

You Can Be Deported From The US If..

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Universities and immigration authorities take student conduct seriously. Behaviour that is deemed unacceptable or dangerous can lead to legal consequences, including deportation, warns Dr Pananjay Tiwari, founder and director, Impel Overseas Education.

Indian drug firms top FDA list

Indian drug firms top FDA list

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

With 62 filings, domestic pharma companies have filed the maximum number of drug master filings with the US Food and Drug Administration in the July-September 2006 quarter.

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Budget Prepares For Rise In Cancer Cases

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Do we have enough trained oncologists and medical professionals in India to man these over 4,500 beds in the public sector?

'BJP Will Come To Power In Kerala In 2026'

'BJP Will Come To Power In Kerala In 2026'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'In today's political spectrum, it is the Bharatiya Janata Party that always says, nation first.'

Dawn Alliance to set up generic drug facility

Dawn Alliance to set up generic drug facility

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The US-based Dawn Alliance group is planning to set up a United States Food and Drug Administration-approved generic drug manufacturing facility in India.

US reciprocal tariffs to have limited impact on India: S&P

US reciprocal tariffs to have limited impact on India: S&P

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said the impact of the US reciprocal tariff will be limited on India as the economy is domestically oriented with less reliance on exports. YeeFarn Phua, Director, Sovereigns and International Public Finance Ratings, Asia-Pacific S&P Global also said India will clock a 6.7-6.8 per cent GDP growth over the next two years.

US Cong seeks details of Ranbaxy drug approvals

US Cong seeks details of Ranbaxy drug approvals

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

Two United States senators have asked the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) to provide details of market approvals given to all medicines sold by India's largest drug-maker Ranbaxy in that country.

Indian drug makers maintain pace of US mktg nod

Indian drug makers maintain pace of US mktg nod

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

This increase is despite the decreased growth of drug sales in the US - the world's largest market - which has seen a tightening of regulations and aggressive competition.

4 Indian drug firms recall products in US market

4 Indian drug firms recall products in US market

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Indian drug firms like Marksans Pharma, Aurobindo Pharma, Zydus and Jubilant are recalling products in the US market, as per the latest enforcement report by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). While Marksans Pharma is recalling diabetes drug, Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) is recalling drug which is used to reduce stomach acid. Similarly, Aurobindo Pharma (USA) is recalling pain relieving drug, while Jubilant Cadista is recalling a medication used to treat schizophrenia.

Ranbaxy gets US FDA nod for drug

Ranbaxy gets US FDA nod for drug

Rediff.com15 Mar 2004

Ranbaxy Laboratories on Monday said it has received tentative approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration to manufacture and market anti-hypertension drug Quinapril Hydrochloride in the US.

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The identification of host dependency factors mediating virus infection may provide key insights into effective molecular targets for developing broadly acting antiviral therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 and other deadly coronavirus strains, according to the researchers.

US bans import of 30 generic drugs of Ranbaxy

US bans import of 30 generic drugs of Ranbaxy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2008

The United States Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday banned the import of more than 30 generic drugs manufactured by Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited alleging that poor quality control at the firm's factories could be harmful to users of these medications used to treat everything from high cholesterol to Type 2 diabetes to everyday allergies.

Alembic to expand bulk drugs business in US

Alembic to expand bulk drugs business in US

Rediff.com22 May 2003

Indian drug maker Alembic Ltd plans to expand its bulk drugs business in the United States by joining hands with US formulations makers, the Bombay Stock Exchange said on Thursday.

New drug regulator on US FDA lines

New drug regulator on US FDA lines

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

Rediff.com2 Apr 2025

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.

US nod for 2 Indian anti-AIDS drugs

US nod for 2 Indian anti-AIDS drugs

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Indian pharma majors cash in on off-patent drugs

Indian pharma majors cash in on off-patent drugs

Rediff.com1 May 2007

In comparison, Indian companies received only 23 out of 139 final approvals (16.54 per cent) in the corresponding period in 2006.

Sun Pharma, Cipla get tentative nod for drug

Sun Pharma, Cipla get tentative nod for drug

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Sun Pharma Ltd has received tentative approval for cancer drug Ondansetron from US Food and Drug Administration.

Indian firms eye $2.5-bn US drug market

Indian firms eye $2.5-bn US drug market

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

The anti-depressant drug market in the US is primarily ruled by Effexor XR (Venlafaxine) of Wyeth (now owned by Pfizer).

Orchid gets US nod to sell anti-epileptic drug

Orchid gets US nod to sell anti-epileptic drug

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Orchid Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals on Monday said it has received US health regulator's approval to sell anti-epileptic levetiracetam tablets in the American market.

Reddy's get US FDA nod for drug

Reddy's get US FDA nod for drug

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

UK follows Trump? Indian eateries in UK under lens for illegal immigrants

UK follows Trump? Indian eateries in UK under lens for illegal immigrants

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The UK Home Office has announced a crackdown on illegal working across the country, targeting restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes. In January, Immigration Enforcement teams conducted record-breaking raids, arresting 609 individuals, a 73% increase from the previous year. The crackdown comes as the government introduces new legislation aimed at tackling criminal gangs that facilitate illegal immigration. The Home Office highlights the dangers of illegal migration and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals while emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding workers and removing foreign criminals.

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for hypertension drug

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod for hypertension drug

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd has received the US Food and Drug Administration approval to market Fosinopril sodium tablets in the United States.