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Gutka sale will soon be a non-bailable offence in Maharashtra

Gutka sale will soon be a non-bailable offence in Maharashtra

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The sale of gutka would be booked under non-bailable sections regarding the offence

US court rejects Ranbaxy' plea to block launch by rival cos

US court rejects Ranbaxy' plea to block launch by rival cos

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

US District Judge Beryl Howell in Minneapolis denied Ranbaxy's request, the court filing showed.

Pfizer withheld Covid vaccine news before elections: Trump

Pfizer withheld Covid vaccine news before elections: Trump

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Trump had said that he worked on removing a large number of bureaucratic obstacles to fast-track development and approval of a vaccine.

Sun Pharma seeks shareholders' nod for Rs 12,000-crore QIP

Sun Pharma seeks shareholders' nod for Rs 12,000-crore QIP

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Sun Pharma stated the company wanted shareholders' approval to "issue, offer and allot equity shares or non-convertible securities, other than warrants, up to an amount of Rs 12,000 crore ($2 billion), to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to a QIP."

US lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

US lifts mask guidance for fully vaccinated people

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The recommendation holds true for both indoors and outdoors, the CDC said.

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

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.

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'.

Regulator finds procedural lapses at Wockhardt's US facility

Regulator finds procedural lapses at Wockhardt's US facility

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

The FDA had imposed a ban on the company's Waluj plant in May.

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.

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.

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Dr Murthy, 43, a former United States Surgeon General, along with two other co-chairs -- Dr David Kessler and Dr Marcella Nunez-Smith -- would lead a team of leading public health experts who will advise Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the deadly virus.

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Chemists call for nationwide strike on Oct 14

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

The introduction of e-pharmacy, to protect the interest of a handful of players, would hamper the interest of 800,000 chemists and 80 lakh workers and their families

USFDA raises concerns about Ranbaxy's Toansa plant

USFDA raises concerns about Ranbaxy's Toansa plant

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

All of Ranbaxy's India-based factories are currently banned by the FDA from exporting medicines to the United States, the company's largest market, after the regulator's inspection found violation of its so-called good manufacturing practices.

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.

Aurobindo, Glenmark, Natco get USFDA nod for migraine tablets

Aurobindo, Glenmark, Natco get USFDA nod for migraine tablets

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Domestic firms Aurobindo Pharma, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals and Natco Pharma have received US health regulator's approval to market their generic Rizatriptan Benzoate orally disintegrating tablets used for treating migraine in the American market.

Army asks personnel not to consume Maggi

Army asks personnel not to consume Maggi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The Indian Army on Wednesday issued an advisory asking its personnel not to consume Maggi noodles.

US to unveil plans for global distribution of vaccine

US to unveil plans for global distribution of vaccine

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

In the next two weeks, the United States will detail plans to equitably distribute about 80 million (8 crore) COVID-19 vaccine doses globally without 'political requirements' of those receiving them, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Jaishankar 'endeavours' to expand vaccine production with US help

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Calling COVID-19 pandemic and vaccines as one of the most important aspects of his discussions with top officials of the Biden administration, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the endeavour is to expand production of vaccines in India with assistance from the US.

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York.

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.

'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.'

Rosier year-end seen for Indian pharma, thanks to faster US approvals

Rosier year-end seen for Indian pharma, thanks to faster US approvals

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Rosier year-end seen for Indian pharma thanks to faster US approvals.

'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'

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.

Ranbaxy Q4 net loss at Rs 73.6 crore

Ranbaxy Q4 net loss at Rs 73.6 crore

Rediff.com9 May 2014

It had posted net profit of Rs 125.75 crore (Rs 1.25 billion) during the January-March quarter of the previous fiscal, 2012-13.

Now, Mother Dairy in trouble after detergent found in milk

Now, Mother Dairy in trouble after detergent found in milk

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it has found detergent in one of the samples of Mother Dairy's milk packets, a claim contested by the Delhi-based company.

FDA warns India's Emcure Pharma, cites repeated data fudging at plant

FDA warns India's Emcure Pharma, cites repeated data fudging at plant

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

It is one of 42 drug-making factories in India that the FDA has banned in recent years

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.

What is meldonium? Why did Sharapova use it?

What is meldonium? Why did Sharapova use it?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

What we must know about the substance the Russian tennis ace was taking before it was banned this year.

Every 3rd tablet in the US market is from India

Every 3rd tablet in the US market is from India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

India lost its competitive advantage as China gave fiscal benefits to its local manufacturers. Besides, recent policy flip-flops have, however, dented India's image as the 'pharmacy of the world'.

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for skin infections cream

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for skin infections cream

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Glenmark Generics Inc USA, the subsidiary of Glenmark Generics Ltd has received nod for it's Hydrocortisone Butyrate Cream USP (0.1 per cent), abbreviated new drug approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said in a statement.

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

How India's pharma growth story fizzled out

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Once tipped to emerge as the biggest exporter, the pharmaceutical industry is yet to acquire the scale of those in software services, says Krishna Kant.

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.

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Biden, wife to receive Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Biden previously told Jake Tapper of CNN that he would be "happy to" take the COVID-19 vaccine once US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci said it was safe and he would get the injection in a public setting to prove it.

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Sayre Therapeutics: In the business of cancer

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Sayre Therapeutics aims for a spot among top 5 players in oncology.

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.

China may commit $6.5 billion for industrial parks in India

China may commit $6.5 billion for industrial parks in India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

China is expected to commit investments worth $6.5 billion to set up industrial parks in India and sign purchase agreements of over $3 billion with domestic companies during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping starting on Wednesday.

Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Dr Reddy's sued in US court by S Korean pharma co

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Suit alleges fraud by hiding significant deficiencies in CGMP regulations enforced by US health regulator.

PIL against Ranbaxy: SC questions advocate

PIL against Ranbaxy: SC questions advocate

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday posed some tough questions to a lawyer, asking him to substantiate his "unfounded allegations" in a PIL that Indian pharma major Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd was allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated medicines.