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Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Probe report mentions Sameer Wankhede's Rolex watch, properties

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The SET's findings have now been taken on record by the Central Bureau of Investigation which recently raided the 2008-batch Indian Revenue Service officer after it filed an FIR against him for corruption and alleged violation of rules in the raids that took place at the Cordelia cruise berthed at the Mumbai coast on October 2, 2021.

Food adulterers in Maharashtra will face life term

Food adulterers in Maharashtra will face life term

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The government said it would amend the existing law, to provide for life imprisonment to offenders.

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Army exposes ISI's plot to involve women, juveniles in terror network

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

As part of the deradicalisation strategy, the army, with the cooperation of the Union Territory administration, has undertaken a series of initiatives.

'We put pressure on Biden admn over vaccines'

'We put pressure on Biden admn over vaccines'

Rediff.com13 May 2021

'Supplies should start moving to the Serum Institute without any impediments.'

Fungus on chocolates due to humidity: Cadbury

Fungus on chocolates due to humidity: Cadbury

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

The company claimed the growth of fungus was not possible during the manufacturing process.

FDA to prosecute Cadbury for insect infestations

FDA to prosecute Cadbury for insect infestations

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

A report was positive for the presence of two dead and one live insect, FDA Commissioner Uttam Khobargade said in Mumbai.

Cadbury's 2nd plant under lens

Cadbury's 2nd plant under lens

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

Trials find Covid vax safe for kids aged 5-11 yrs: Pfizer, BioNTech

Trials find Covid vax safe for kids aged 5-11 yrs: Pfizer, BioNTech

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Pfizer and BioNTech SE on Monday said trial results of COVID-19 vaccine showed that it is safe and produced robust neutralising antibody response in children aged five to 11 years, and they plan to seek regulatory approvals as soon as possible.

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod to sell generic Diovan tablets in US

Ranbaxy gets FDA nod to sell generic Diovan tablets in US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Ohm Laboratories Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ranbaxy has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration for manufacturing and marketing Valsartan tablets in strengths of 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, and 320 mg on an exclusive basis, Ranbaxy Laboratories said in a statement.

Manikchand's mineral water under lens

Manikchand's mineral water under lens

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has issued a show cause notice to a Pune-based diversified group for putting 'objectionable' label in its bottled mineral water and seized water bottles worth Rs 245,000 from Aurangabad.

US warns Novartis on manufacturing violations at 2 India plants

US warns Novartis on manufacturing violations at 2 India plants

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

US firm Mylan NV received a stern warning from the FDA in August for faulty manufacturing practices at three of its India drugmaking plants.

China asks Rio-bound athletes to sign no-drugs pledge

China asks Rio-bound athletes to sign no-drugs pledge

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

China has asked Olympic-bound athletes and coaches to sign a pledge not to use banned drugs and pass a written test, as it seeks to enforce its zero-tolerance stance on doping, Xinhua news agency reported on Thursday.

Indian regulator also scans Ranbaxy

Indian regulator also scans Ranbaxy

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The move comes in the wake of many facilities of Ranbaxy in India being barred by the US Food and Drugs Administration for supplying medicines to the US.

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.

Gutkha worth over Rs 7 lakh seized in Maharashtra

Gutkha worth over Rs 7 lakh seized in Maharashtra

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration seized gutkha worth over Rs 7 lakh from various parts of the state over the last two days in an effort to enforce the ban on gutkha sales.

Why Dipa Karmakar accepted suspension in doping case

Why Dipa Karmakar accepted suspension in doping case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

India's gymnastics ace Dipa Karmakar on Saturday said she accepted provisional suspension after returning positive for a banned drug to swiftly resolve her case with the international federation.

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The US vice-president-elect received a dose of the Moderna vaccine from clinical nurse Patricia Cummings at United Medical Center, which is located in Southeast Washington, DC.

US FDA conducts surprise inspection of Dr Reddy's Vizag plant

US FDA conducts surprise inspection of Dr Reddy's Vizag plant

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

The FDA has been tightening its monitoring of Indian pharma majors over compliance issues. Surprise plant inspections and import alerts have been frequent outcomes

'Won't be forgotten': Trump thanks India for hydroxychloroquine

'Won't be forgotten': Trump thanks India for hydroxychloroquine

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'I want to thank Prime Minister Modi of India for allowing us to have what we requested for the problem arose and he was terrific. We will remember it'

Want to invest in Healthcare ETFs?

Want to invest in Healthcare ETFs?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

If a retail investor wants exposure to a healthcare ETF, it should be a part of his satellite portfolio, suggests Sanjay Kumar Singh.

The desi who may lead Biden's Covid task force

The desi who may lead Biden's Covid task force

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Murthy, 43, who originally hails from Karnataka, was appointed America's 19th Surgeon General by then president Barack Obama in 2014.

US FDA tightens regulatory noose on Indian drug firms

US FDA tightens regulatory noose on Indian drug firms

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Import alert on Ranbaxy's Mohali unit; Strides' injectible arm gets warning letter

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Home ministry orders CBI probe into Sonali Phogat's death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The Union home ministry on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the death of Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sonali Phogat, officials said.

Hydroxychloroquine doesn't help treat COVID-19: Report

Hydroxychloroquine doesn't help treat COVID-19: Report

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Trump has been aggressively promoting the use of hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.

Ranbaxy stock nosedives 20% on USFDA restrictions

Ranbaxy stock nosedives 20% on USFDA restrictions

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Shares of Ranbaxy Laboratories on Friday slumped as much as 20 per cent in the morning trade after the USFDA prohibited the company from producing and distributing drugs for the American market from its Toansa plant in Punjab.

'A lot has been done between India and the US in the last two years than it was done before'

'A lot has been done between India and the US in the last two years than it was done before'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'With Trump, the relationship was very transactional, whereas with President Biden it is very structured.'

Ranbaxy woes continue to dog Sun Pharma

Ranbaxy woes continue to dog Sun Pharma

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The recalled drugs were manufactured and distributed in the US by Ohm Laboratories.

How investigative agencies use narco testing to crack crimes

How investigative agencies use narco testing to crack crimes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Also known as truth serum, it has been used for solving crucial cases in the past.

This simple TIP will help you fight coronavirus

This simple TIP will help you fight coronavirus

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Meticulous hand washing is your best bet to get rid of the grime that clings to the hand, that might harbour nasty pathogens, including the coronavirus.

Andhra govt gives nod for use of ayurvedic med for Covid treatment

Andhra govt gives nod for use of ayurvedic med for Covid treatment

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Andhra Pradesh government on Monday gave the green signal for the use of the traditional medicine, touted as a miracle cure particularly for COVID-19 patients, being prepared by an Ayurvedic practitioner B Anandaiah in Krishnapatnam village in SPS Nellore district.

Ranbaxy stock ends nearly 4% down post Sun Pharma deal

Ranbaxy stock ends nearly 4% down post Sun Pharma deal

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Under terms of the agreed deal, Ranbaxy shareholders will get 0.8 of a Sun Pharmaceutical share for each Ranbaxy share they own.

Covid: First Indian to get Trump cocktail discharged from hospital

Covid: First Indian to get Trump cocktail discharged from hospital

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Mohabbat Singh was administered a cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab at the Medanta Hospital as part of the "single dose infusion-based treatment" on Tuesday and then kept under observation.

Dilip Shangvi down Rs 90,840 crores in two years!

Dilip Shangvi down Rs 90,840 crores in two years!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

An end to Sun Pharma founder Dilip Shanghvi's woes are not in sight.

Nepalese officials claim Indian youth shot were smuggling drugs

Nepalese officials claim Indian youth shot were smuggling drugs

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Nepalese officials had alleged that the four entered Nepal for the smuggling of narcotics. They also claimed to have recovered 'brown sugar', a pistol and a machine used to print fake currency notes from Govinda Singh.

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Sanjay Valvani, New York hedge fund exec found dead in apparent suicide

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Prosecutors unveiled charges against Valvani alleging he fraudulently made $25 million by getting advance information about US Food and Drug Administration approvals of generic drug applications

USFDA issues import alert on Ranbaxy's Mohali plant

USFDA issues import alert on Ranbaxy's Mohali plant

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

While the US health regulator did not specify details for issuing the alert, it said 'detention without physical examination may be appropriate when an FDA inspection has revealed that a firm is not operating in conformity with current good manufacturing practices'.

US regulator urges USV to probe staff for inaccurate data reporting

US regulator urges USV to probe staff for inaccurate data reporting

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

The US Food and Drug Administration has asked USV to probe employees who might have been responsible for inaccurate data reporting.

Biological E's Corbevax cleared as Covid booster dose

Biological E's Corbevax cleared as Covid booster dose

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

BE's Corbevax is the first such vaccine in India to be approved as a heterologous COVID-19 booster in the country.