Delhi HC grants interim protection from arrest to Vicky Ramancha in Ozempic scam

New Delhi:  The Delhi High Court on August 19 granted interim protection from arrest to businessman Vicky Ramancha, the prime accused in the alleged US$18.8 million international scam involving counterfeit…

MNCs push to restart refurbished med device imports; seeks entry in repair initiative

New Delhi:  Months after regulators in India discontinued the imports of refurbished medical devices, multi-national players have called for restraining the category imports and including the industry in the government’s…

Large quantity of banned cough syrup recovered from truck, three arrested

Kharagpur: Law enforcement officials executed a naka checking operation in the Fekoghat region of the Beliabeda police station, located within the Kharagpur Jhargram district, resulting in the seizure of a significant…

Colgate, Fair and Lovely, washing powder and soap are all fake…!

Jaipur:  You may be buying products of branded companies, but there is no guarantee whether the products are genuine or not. There are such mafias in the cities who are…

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…

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…

CDSCO Launches 1-Year NOC System for Non-Medicinal Drug Imports

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has announced the launch of a new online Dual Use No Objection Certificate (NOC) system through its SUGAM Portal, effective August 31, 2025.…

878 Tramadol capsules being smuggled in Scorpio seized, three arrested

Bansur: Narayanpur police station has busted a drug smuggling racket. Police have recovered 878 Tramadol capsules from a Scorpio. Three people have been arrested in this case. According to police station…

An Index To Gauge States For Drug Enforcement, Improve Drug Quality

New Delhi:  The Union government is drawing up an index to gauge states and union territories on their preparedness to enforce Central regulations on drugs, medical devices and cosmetics, according…