Microplastics found in brain, ovaries, and placenta: Experts warn of silent threat to vital organs

Nagpur: As ‘Plastic Free July’ begins, experts are raising an alarm over emerging evidence that microplastics — tiny fragments smaller than 5 millimetres — are infiltrating the human body and…

Six held for exchanging bribes to give favourable report to medical colleges

The six accused were arrested when the bribe amount of ₹55 lakh was exchanging hands. The money was delivered in Bengaluru The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six…

Telangana pharma factory blast: Death toll reaches 44, rain hampers rescue operations

The death toll in the blast at Sigachi Industries Pvt. Ltd., in Pashamylaram industrial area in Sangareddy district has risen to 44, with Area Hospital, Patancheru, continuing to receive the…

Alembic Pharma surges over 12% on USFDA approval for Cancer drug

Shares of Alembic Pharmaceuticals soared more than 12 percent in intra-day trade on Monday, June 30, after the company announced that it had secured final approval from the US Food…

Some fake dentists learned from online video, says academic

KUALA LUMPUR:  Many bogus dentists arrested by authorities previously worked as clinic assistants, dental lab technicians or picked up skills through online videos. Driven by ignorance, greed, and the pursuit…

Pharma Firms To Face Periodic Inspection As HC Flags Effluent Risks

Sikkim:  The High Court of Sikkim has disposed of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) concerning the unauthorised release of effluents and extraction of groundwater by pharmaceutical companies, while directing the…

JB Chemicals shares tank 7% as Torrent Pharma acquires controlling stake worth Rs 25,689 crore

Shares of JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals nosedived as much as 7 percent to Rs 1,673 on June 30 after Torrent Pharmaceuticals acquired a controlling stake in the company from global…

Bharat Biotech, GSK to cut malaria vaccine price by more than half by 2028

Bharat Biotech International Ltd and GSK plc on Wednesday said they will reduce the price of the world’s first malaria vaccine for children ‘RTS,S’ developed by GSK, PATH and partners,…

Sun Pharma ropes in Richard Ascroft as North America CEO

Mumbai: Sun Pharma has announced the appointment of Richard Ascroft as the new North America (NAM) Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In a statement shared via LinkedIn, the company said, “We…

Torrent Pharma shares surge 4% as JPMorgan upgrades to overweight; 18% upside seen

Shares of Torrent Pharmaceuticals rose as much as 4 percent to Rs 3,350 on Friday after global brokerage JPMorgan upgraded the stock to ‘Overweight’, citing strong growth levers in the…