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Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Trump suggests injecting disinfectant as COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Trump also raised the possibility of using light to combat the deadly viral infection.

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Why 1,700 employees of Pfizer's India arm may lose their jobs

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

A key lesson for the pharmaceutical sector in this case is to not downplay the significant impact that regulatory non-compliance can have on operations.

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

7 Indian pharma players race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

Bharat Biotech, Serum Institute, Zydus Cadila, Panacea Biotec, Indian Immunologicals, Mynvax and Biological E are among the domestic pharma firms working on the coronavirus vaccines in India.

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Wockhardt's Shendra unit set for key US test

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

If the company manages to get a go-ahead from the regulator for this plant, it might result in resumption of supplies of several of their products, barred from the US last year.

UP minister quits Yogi cabinet, may join Akhilesh; 3 MLAs follow him out

UP minister quits Yogi cabinet, may join Akhilesh; 3 MLAs follow him out

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Informing about his decision, Maurya said in a tweet in Hindi, 'Due to the attitude of gross neglect towards Dalits, backwards, farmers, unemployed youth and small and medium-sized traders, I am resigning from the council of ministers of Yogi (Adityanath) of UP.'

Why China won't attend NSA-level meet on Afghanistan hosted by India

Why China won't attend NSA-level meet on Afghanistan hosted by India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

"Due to scheduling reasons, it is inconvenient for China to attend the meeting," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told mediapersons.

Now, Goa bans sale of Maggi; 11th state to ban noodle brand

Now, Goa bans sale of Maggi; 11th state to ban noodle brand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

Goa on Sunday joined several other states in banning the sale of Nestle's instant noodle brand 'Maggi' which is at the centre of a raging nationwide row over food safety concerns.

Approval delays to hurt Indian pharma cos' US sales

Approval delays to hurt Indian pharma cos' US sales

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Some Indian generic drugmakers are, however, uncertain about the pace of approvals in the near future.

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Do I Need To Be Hospitalised For COVID-19?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There are no drugs to be given in the first week, if you have been hospitalised.' 'If you're getting any drug, that drug is likely to be unnecessary.' 'Or the hospitalisation is unnecessary.'

Compliance worries hit shares in India's top two drugmakers

Compliance worries hit shares in India's top two drugmakers

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Credit Suisse analysts cut their rating on Sun Pharma stock to 'neutral' from 'outperform

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The state government had in the first week of June banned Maggi sale in the state after the product failed the food safety test.

Another big blow for Ranbaxy

Another big blow for Ranbaxy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Slapped with Rs 242-crore fine by US authorities for rule violations at Toansa unit, say sources; 2nd such hefty rap in the recent past from US regulators for bending rules.

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

PM says he couldn't go to Jalandhar temple as there were no arrangements

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Such is the situation of the government in Punjab, the prime minister said while hitting out the Congress, and asserted that he will come to Jalandhar again and pay obeisance at the Devi Talab Mandir.

Investors concerned about Wockhardt

Investors concerned about Wockhardt

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

The rap from both the US and UK drug regulators, including the latest one from the latter, has hit the scrip.

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Pharma sector in alarm over govt's cure

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The government plans to rationalise trade margins for many other medical devices, besides stents and knee implants.

Kerala prepares action plan for vaccination of teens

Kerala prepares action plan for vaccination of teens

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

As the COVID-19 vaccination of children falling into the age bracket of 15 to 18 years is scheduled to begin from January 3, the Kerala health department has prepared an action plan for inoculation of all eligible beneficiaries.

Covaxin gets nod for use in children above 12 years with riders

Covaxin gets nod for use in children above 12 years with riders

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 of the CDSCO on October 12 after deliberating Bharat Biotech's EUA application had recommended granting emergency use approval to Covaxin for use in the 12-18 years age group with certain conditions.

Dr Reddy's: New launches to drive growth

Dr Reddy's: New launches to drive growth

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Analysts are eyeing bigger launches that will positively impact company's fortunes.

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

What is ailing India's pharma sector?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Low growth visibility and trouble with regulators have resulted in lack of interest from investors

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Trump's health secy quits over plane scandal

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

The names of two Indian-Americans -- Seema Verma and Bobby Jindal -- have emerged as possible candidates.

Markets come off two-month highs; Nifty ends below 8,250; IT stocks drag

Markets come off two-month highs; Nifty ends below 8,250; IT stocks drag

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

The BSE Midcap also cut all its intraday gains to shed 0.3% at close

Sun Pharma to delist Ranbaxy on completion of $4-bn merger

Sun Pharma to delist Ranbaxy on completion of $4-bn merger

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The merger has fortified Sun Pharma's position.

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Pharma cos should learn to appreciate FDA norms: Experts

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Since 2013, the FDA has banned around 30 Indian drug manufacturing units for various violations

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

Enough stockpile of COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups: Niti member

Enough stockpile of COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups: Niti member

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Paul noted that "three to four months from now, there will be other vaccines and the stockpile will be even bigger. "And more acceleration can be brought about in the vaccination programme," Paul added.

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Maha portfolios: Ajit Pawar gets finance; Aaditya tourism

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

With this allocation of portfolios, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP has got most of the 'plum' ministries.

FDA raises concern over US unit: Wockhardt

FDA raises concern over US unit: Wockhardt

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Wockhardt MD Murtaza Khorakiwala said his firm had responded to the FDA's observations but declined to give details.

Regulator might inspect Wockhardt units

Regulator might inspect Wockhardt units

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Last month, the US Food and Drugs Administration had placed Wockhardt's facilities in Waluj near Aurangabad on import alert, barring supply of various products from these facilities to the US.

Now, US FDA gets a call from Indian pharma companies

Now, US FDA gets a call from Indian pharma companies

Rediff.com27 Oct 2013

The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance has approached regulator for a dialogue to understand the concern raised by it

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Lapses by some pharma cos overshadowed good things: FDA chief

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

On her maiden visit to India, US Food and Drug Administrator Margaret A Hamburg has said recent lapses in quality by a handful of pharma companies has overshadowed the good things done by other Indian companies, who emphasise on quality products and practices.

Ranbaxy's Singh brothers told to pay Rs 2,562-crore fine to Daiichi

Ranbaxy's Singh brothers told to pay Rs 2,562-crore fine to Daiichi

Rediff.com6 May 2016

In 2014, Sun Pharma agreed to buy Ranbaxy -- which was then controlled by Daiichi.

'No one is saying the vaccine is unsafe'

'No one is saying the vaccine is unsafe'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

'Nobody is attacking the company or the vaccine.' 'The concerns are about the process and the lack of transparency.'

'Science is a team sport'

'Science is a team sport'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

'Working in collaboration is beneficial and more rewarding in the long run.' 'Competition may bring personal glory, but is very short lasting.' 'Work with people who are interested in working with you instead of competing with you.'

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Vice President Mike Pence said Trump had authorised a ban on entry of foreign nationals who travelled to Iran in the last 14 days. The United States also advised its citizens not to travel to parts of South Korea and Italy, from where reports of coronavirus have appeared.

Maggi issue: Will food regulator move the Supreme Court?

Maggi issue: Will food regulator move the Supreme Court?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The court had provided a conditional relief to Nestle India.

COVID: 'Treatment gets very challenging'

COVID: 'Treatment gets very challenging'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'When you are on these drugs, there is a possibility that you come to the hospital late, just by virtue of the fact that you believe that things are going to turn around, because you are on all these medicines.'

Govt places urgent orders for 11.45 cr HCQ tablets

Govt places urgent orders for 11.45 cr HCQ tablets

Rediff.com2 May 2020

A senior official at the health ministry told ANI: "For HCQ, we have placed orders for about 11.45 crore tablets to two Indian firms -- IPCA laboratories and Zydus Cadila. So far, we have received 6.64 crore HCQ drugs and remaining will arrive by May 16."

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Prevent Afghan territory from becoming source of terror: PM to G20

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

In a virtual address at the G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan, Modi also pressed for 'urgent and unhindered' humanitarian assistance to Afghan citizens and underlined the need for having an inclusive administration that includes women and minorities, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

US authorises Moderna vaccine for emergency use

US authorises Moderna vaccine for emergency use

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

According to an official statement, the FDA has determined that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has met the statutory criteria for issuance of an emergency use authorisation (EUA).

Wockhardt: Recovery not in sight yet

Wockhardt: Recovery not in sight yet

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The news that exports to the US will not restart before next year as well as the September quarter performance are sentiment dampeners.