Piyush Goyal meets pharma industry leaders to discuss R&D, competitiveness boost

New Delhi: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has discussed strategies to boost competitiveness and strengthen research and development activities with the business representatives of the pharmaceutical industry. “Had…

Senores Pharma to Buy Two Teva ANDAs

Mumbai, August 14, 2025 — Senores Pharmaceuticals will acquire two abbreviated new drug applications (ANDAs) from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. The deal is Senores’ third US move in six months, underscoring…

Lab-grown rabies antibodies show promise as cheaper, safer alternative

Mumbai: India’s public hospitals and dispensaries may soon have a safer, more affordable option for preventing rabies after a suspected rabid dog bite: one already in use in private clinics since…

Lilly launches Mounjaro KwikPen in India

Mumbai, August 14, 2025 — Eli Lilly and Company (India) has rolled out the Mounjaro (tirzepatide) KwikPen across the country, expanding treatment choices for people with type-2 diabetes and those…

Gujarat FDCA receives Rs. 32 crore from state govt to expand Surat drug testing lab

Mumbai:  The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has received Rs. 32 crore to expand its drug testing laboratory in Surat, as part of a larger state initiative to…

Govt to decriminalise 1,000 minor offences, overhaul IP regime

New Delhi:  The Government will identify 1,000 provisions penalising minor offences within the next 45 days for decriminalisation, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. He also invited…

Max Healthcare Sets 9,500-Bed Goal by 2028

Max Healthcare to Add 9,500 Beds by 2028 New Delhi, August 14, 2025 — Max Healthcare plans to expand to 9,500 beds by 2028. The network will add capacity through…

Africa Looks to India to Build Affordable Healthcare

New Delhi, August 14, 2025 — As traditional development aid to Africa slows, policy voices are urging a deeper health partnership with India—spanning low-cost generics, medical devices, digital health and…

Fortis Noida Installs O-Arm 3D Imaging for Safer Surgery

Noida, August 14, 2025 — Fortis Hospital, Noida has installed the O-Arm 3D intra-operative imaging system to support complex spine and neuro surgeries. The system gives surgeons real-time, CT-like 3D…

Supreme Court Dismisses IMA Plea Against Patanjali Ads

New Delhi, August 14, 2025 — The Supreme Court has dismissed the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) writ petition that accused Patanjali Ayurved of running misleading advertisements against modern medicine. The…