IPC launches 7 new reference standards to boost drug quality in India

The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission launched seven new Nitrosamine Impurities Reference Standards at its first-ever interactive meeting in Kolkata. This move aims to strengthen drug quality and safety by enabling accurate detection of these carcinogens. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), nder the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, organised its first-ever interactive meeting … Read more

Indian economy shows resilience amid global headwinds, says RBI bulletin

The RBI’s August Bulletin states the Indian economy shows notable resilience to global headwinds like geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties. This strength is supported by buoyant domestic demand and robust activity in manufacturing and services. The Indian economy continues to demonstrate resilience despite a fragile global environment marked by geopolitical tensions and trade-related uncertainties, with … Read more

No cause for alarm over influenza, situation being monitored: Govt

The Union Health Ministry is monitoring seasonal respiratory illnesses, including H1N1, and assures there’s no cause for panic. The current situation is consistent with seasonal trends, with advice for caution among high-risk groups. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in coordination with the Department of Health Research (DHR), Indian Council of Medical … Read more

IIT Delhi student’s death an ‘institutional murder’, says AISA chief

AISA president Neha Bora called an IIT Delhi student’s death an ‘institutional murder,’ blaming systemic pressure and centralised exams. She highlighted three suicides at IIT Bombay and extended solidarity to protesting students. All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora on Tuesday called out the heavy centralisation of examinations and growing isolation in premier institutes, … Read more

Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Gandhari’ trailer unveils a dark world of mystery

The trailer for Taapsee Pannu’s ‘Gandhari’ is out. The film is an action-thriller about a mother’s search for her abducted daughter in a mysterious town. Directed by Devashish Makhija, the movie also stars Ishwak Singh and will stream on Netflix. The trailer of Taapsee Pannu starrer ‘Gandhari’ has been unveiled, bringing an action-thriller where Taapsee, … Read more

Dog ‘Steals’ Rs 4 Lakh Jewellery Bag From MP Hospital, CCTV Leaves Police Stunned (WATCH)

Police investigating the disappearance of jewellery worth nearly Rs 4 lakh from a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh were surprised to discover that the suspected ‘thief’ was a stray dog. CCTV footage showed the animal carrying away a patient attendant’s bag, apparently attracted by food inside. Police tracked its movement and recovered the bag. In … Read more

Begur Gold Theft: Man Allegedly Steals Sister-In-Law’s Jewellery Worth ₹10 Lakh To Start Business

A Bengaluru man was arrested for allegedly stealing 75 grams of his sister-in-law’s gold jewellery worth around ₹10 lakh in Begur. Police said he allegedly planned the theft to raise money to start a new business. In a shocking incident in Bengaluru’s Begur area, a man was arrested for allegedly stealing his sister-in-law’s gold jewellery … Read more

Cooperation key to restoring peace in Manipur, says CM Yumnam Singh

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh thanked the Naga and Kuki communities for their cooperation in ensuring smooth public transport on NH-2, calling it a vital step toward restoring peace, normalcy, and connectivity in the state. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh thanked the Naga and Kuki communities for their cooperation in ensuring the smooth movement … Read more