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Cough syrup deaths: No state follows pharma safety norms

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will conduct testing, inspection and auditing of cough syrup manufacturers. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has been posted for......

Flight To Fortune: How Assad Spirited Away Syria's Wealth To Russia

As Damascus teetered, Assad's aide orchestrated a shadowy airlift, spiriting millions and secrets to Russia, paving his own escape route. IMAGE: Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks......

US-Gambia joint probe links child deaths to Indian cough syrups

A joint probe by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the US and the Gambian health authorities has suggested a strong link between the death of many children in Gambia and the......

BJP, Cong spar over syrup related deaths in Uzbekistan, Gambia

The alleged role of Indian pharma companies in the deaths of children abroad led to a verbal tussle between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Congress on Thursday. IMAGE: The health ministry of......

WHO wrong in linking Gambia kids deaths to Indian cough syrups: DCGI

The World Health Organisation drew a premature link between the deaths of children in Gambia and the four India-made cough syrups which adversely impacted the image of the country's pharmaceutical......

Quality Lapses Shut Down Drug Makers

Most of the pharma units are failing in documentation, and validation processes, and many don't have full-fledged quality control laboratories. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only......

What is Schedule M and why it's mandatory for all pharma units

With an eye on improving quality assurance in the wake of increased global scrutiny on Indian pharma products, the Centre on Tuesday said that Schedule M of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 will......

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Global Pharma Healthcare is recalling entire lots of eye drop linked to vision loss in the US, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com The......

Under the lens: Regulator moots pre-export govt testing for cough syrup cos

After reports of contamination in cough syrups sent from the country, India is considering a system to test them before exporting. Image used for representative purpose only. Photograph: Ajeng......

Govt bans exports of non-basmati white rice

The government on Thursday banned exports of non-basmati white rice to boost domestic supply and keep retail prices under check during the upcoming festive season. Photograph: Jianan Yu/Reuters......

Salt destroys SA bowlers as England breach 300-run mark!

England's 304-2 is the third highest total in T20Is overall, only behind Zimbabwe's 344-4 against Gambia in Nairobi in 2024 and Nepal's 314-3 vs Mongolia in Hangzhou in 2023. IMAGE: Phil Salt......

Zimbabwe humiliates Sri Lanka, bowls them out for 80

IMAGE: File photo of Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza who led his team to famous victory. Photograph: Zimbabwe Cricket/X Sri Lanka ended on the wrong side of history, slumping to their......

Zimbabwe smash their way to record-breaking T20I total against Gambia

IMAGE: Zimbabwe skipper Sikander Raza smashed 15 sixes in his unbeaten 133 off just 43 balls. Photograph: ICC Zimbabwe posted the highest-ever team total in the history of T20Is by amassing a......

Gambia's football team in emergency landing scare

IMAGE: A statement from the Gambia Football Federation said preliminary investigations indicated that there was a loss of cabin pressure and oxygen. Photograph: Thaier Al-Sudani/Reuters Gambia......

Baroda Smashes World T20 Record!

IMAGE: Baroda Captain Krunal Pandya celebrates with his team after their record-breaking effort against Sikkim at the Holkar stadium in Indore, December 5, 2024. Photograph: Krunal Pandya/X ......