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Torrent Pharmaceuticals refutes allegations regarding Shelcal 500 quality test

NEW DELHI: Torrent Pharmaceuticals has strongly denied claims that a batch of its widely used Shelcal 500 failed a quality test conducted by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). The company clarified that the sample in question, seized by CDSCO, was not manufactured by Torrent and was identified as counterfeit. Recent media reports cited […]

US Mission to India opens 250,000 new Visa appointments for Indian travellers

He further noted that consular teams across India have worked tirelessly to meet the surging demand.

Cement prices see modest recovery in september amid challenging demand

North India followed with a rise of ₹10 per bag, while West and Central India saw increases of ₹6 and ₹5, respectively.

Piramal Pharma sets bold growth targets for 2030

“If we meet these goals, investors could expect ~15% annualized returns over the next six years,” the management stated. However, they acknowledged that reaching more than triple the current EBITDA could be a “tough ask.”

Cyber slavery fears for missing Indians in Southeast Asia

The recent revelation that 29,466 Indian nationals who travelled to Southeast Asia between January 2022 and May 2024 have not returned home raises significant concerns. Particularly alarming is the fact that many are believed to be victims of “cyber slavery,” trapped in forced labour, primarily in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Myanmar. This issue shines a […]

Pusa-2090: Sustainable solution to stubble burning

The agricultural landscape of northern India, particularly in states like Punjab and Haryana, has long been dominated by the high-yielding Pusa-44 rice variety. However, its long maturation period has inadvertently contributed to the severe issue of stubble burning, which has significant environmental and health repercussions. Enter Pusa-2090, a promising alternative that offers comparable yields but […]

Credit card growth slows as SBICARD struggles amid market challenges

Despite this, credit card receivables continue to outpace systemic credit growth, which registered at 17% YoY during the same period.

Modernising Traditional Vaidya healers can challenge Big Pharma

The collaboration between traditional tribal healers and modern medicine in India, exemplified by the Tribal Health Collaborative (THC), poses a unique challenge to “Big Pharma.” By integrating gram vaidyas (traditional healers) with modern healthcare systems, this approach brings authentic local healing practices to the forefront, focusing on affordable, accessible, and culturally resonant care.   This […]

Regulating fact-checking industry after Bombay HC decision

The recent ruling by the Bombay High Court striking down the Centre’s Fact Check Unit (FCU) rules has been a victory for free speech advocates, but it also brings up critical concerns about how misinformation should be managed in India’s digital landscape. While the government’s attempt to curb fake news was seen as overreaching, it […]

Reforming surveillance laws in India

The recent controversy surrounding phone tapping allegations in Kerala has brought the issue of surveillance laws in India into sharp focus. Accusations by MLA P.V. Anvar against Additional Director General of Police M.R. Ajith Kumar of unauthorized phone tapping involving ministers, journalists, and other officials have raised significant concerns about the misuse of power and […]

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