pharmaceuticals

Jamtara, March 7 – With the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), a ambitious public welfare initiative by the Narendra Modi government, the Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in the Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is rapidly becoming a major...

Gandhinagar, March 7 – The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state’s Essential Drugs List (EDL).Reacting to the...

New Delhi, March 7 Companies from Iceland are keen to enhance collaborations with Indian firms in sectors such as fisheries, clean energy, and innovation, leveraging the recently implemented free trade agreement between India and the EFTA bloc, an official said.India and the European Free...

New Delhi, March 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana reflects the central government's commitment to ensuring access to quality medicines at affordable prices for every citizen of the country.The prime minister also said that...

Mumbai, March 7 More than 67 per cent of women in India across sectors believe that equal pay exists in the workplace, with the real estate sector leading among industries, according to a report released by Naukri.com.The report 'What Women Professionals Want' is based on a survey of 50,000...

Science and Technology Minister Dr Jitendra Singh stated today that India and the United States should move towards a structured India-Delaware partnership in advanced bio-manufacturing. During a meeting with the visiting US delegation led by Delaware Governor Matt Meyer in New Delhi, Dr Singh...

Raipur, February 28. Chhattisgarh is set to join the nationwide 'Jan Aushadhi Week' celebrations from March 1 to 7, 2026, under the Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP).Organized by the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the Department of...

New Delhi, February 28 Zydus Lifesciences announced on Saturday that it has received approval from the US health regulator to market generic anti-parasitic and leprosy medications.The company has received final approvals from the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) for Ivermectin Tablets...

Mumbai, February 26 Emirates' cargo arm, SkyCargo, based in the Gulf, announced on Thursday that it has expanded its capacity in India by deploying two additional weekly freighter services, one each to Mumbai and Ahmedabad, starting next month.SkyCargo also stated that it continues to...

Mumbai, February 24 – President Droupadi Murmu stated on Tuesday that the Government of India has taken several important steps over the past decade to ensure that all citizens remain healthy and have access to quality healthcare.The President said that healthy citizens are the foundation of a...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated today that zero defects, zero impact, and equal opportunities for all are the key pillars of the country's growth story. Speaking at the plenary session of the National Quality Conclave 2026 virtually in New Delhi, Mr. Goyal said that these...

New Delhi, February 23 Drug maker Lupin announced on Monday that it has received approval from the European Commission for its biosimilar for the treatment of various eye conditions.The company has received approval for Ranluspec (ranibizumab), following the recent positive opinion from the...

New Delhi, February 23 Torrent Group announced its entry into the diagnostics sector on Monday.The company commenced operations of the country's largest National Reference Laboratory in Navi Mumbai, marking the group's expansion into diagnostic services through a reference-led model.The...

Washington/New Delhi, Feb 21 India will face a reduced tariff of 10 per cent from February 24 for 150 days, after US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on imports into America following a Supreme Court verdict against his earlier sweeping tariffs.The Indian government is...

New Delhi, February 21 Reducing the US's reciprocal tariff on India from 25 per cent to 10 per cent will significantly improve the competitiveness of labor-intensive sectors in the US, such as pharmaceuticals, electronics, engineering, textiles, and jewelry.This is a major setback for US...

New Delhi, February 19 Zydus Lifesciences announced on Thursday that it has launched its first biosimilar, developed indigenously, for the treatment of visual impairment.Anyra, the country's first biosimilar of Aflibercept 2 mg, is indicated for the treatment of visual impairment caused by...

Union Health Minister J P Nadda met his Brazilian counterpart, Alexandre Padilha, in New Delhi on the sidelines of the India-AI Impact Summit. They had a productive discussion on making healthcare accessible and affordable for everyone. Both sides also emphasized the need for closer and stronger...

Washington, February 18 – China’s expanding military presence, economic leverage, and technological dominance are intensifying India’s strategic concerns, top American and Indian experts told a U.S. congressional commission on Tuesday, warning that New Delhi’s rivalry with Beijing remains...

New Delhi, February 17 Interoperable systems have been enabled across platforms, and large-scale, consent-based health-data frameworks are being developed to empower citizens while ensuring data privacy and security, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said on Tuesday.He made the remarks while...

New Delhi, February 17 With the growing digital public infrastructure and health data ecosystems, India is now in a better position to meaningfully harness artificial intelligence (AI) to the benefit of doctors, healthcare workers, and the 1.4 billion citizens, Union Health Minister JP Nadda...