Chaibasa Blood Bank Scandal Exposes Years of Regulatory Lapses

Chaibasa, Jharkhand– Shocking HIV outbreak linked to contaminated blood transfusions at a government-run blood bank in Chaibasa has left five thalassemia-affected children battling the virus, unraveling a web of regulatory negligence…

DCGI delegates powers to Joint Drug Controllers to drive faster approvals

New Delhi: In a bid to fast-track approvals for import licenses and decisions related to serious adverse events (SAE), the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has delegated licensing authority…

After the death of children, MP AYUSH department seized Ayurvedic medicines and sent samples for testing

New Delhi:  Following the death of a five-month-old baby in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara after allegedly consuming Ayurvedic medicines, the state government’s AYUSH department has seized the medicines and sent samples…

AI Deepfakes Hijack Voices of Politicians and Celebrities to Scam Diabetics with Bogus Cures

New Delhi— In a chilling escalation of cyber fraud, scammers are harnessing artificial intelligence to clone the voices and likenesses of high-profile figures—ranging from government leaders to Bollywood icons—to hawk counterfeit…

Two More Infant Deaths from Suspected Toxic Cough Syrup Rock

New Delhi—  In a heartbreaking echo of a tragedy that has already claimed dozens of young lives, two more infants have died in Madhya Pradesh, allegedly after being given contaminated…

Rewa Crackdown: Collector Pratibha Pal Orders Sealing of Over a Dozen Medical Stores in Fake Drugs Scandal

Rewa, Madhya Pradesh–  In a decisive escalation against the rampant sale of counterfeit and expired medicines plaguing the district, Rewa Collector Pratibha Pal has spearheaded a series of aggressive raids,…

Health ministry issues draft rules to debar applicants submitting misleading or forged information

New Delhi:  The Union ministry of health and family welfare has come out with a draft of amendment to certain rules under the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945 to debar…

22 de-addiction centres in Punjab Under ED lens

Chandigarh/Dehradun/ New Delhi:  When the Punjab government decided on Tuesday that no private person will be allowed to operate more than five drug de-addiction centres in the state, the move…

Jharkhand’s Blood Scandal: Govt Suspends Officials, Launches Probes Amid Calls for NAT Testing Mandate

Ranchi–  In a heartbreaking breach of medical trust, five thalassemia-afflicted children in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district have tested HIV-positive after receiving contaminated blood transfusions at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital, exposing glaring…

Former Asst. Drugs Controller Gets 2-Yr RI in DA Case

Bhubaneswar:  The court found Mallick guilty under Section 13(2) read with 13(1)(e) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, for amassing assets beyond his known sources of income. It sentenced…