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Topic: Pharma

Telangana reactor blast: Govt will ensure firm pays Rs 1 crore to next of kin, says CM

Revanth Reddy announced that those who are grievously injured will receive Rs 10 lakh, while those who are injured but can resume work after recovery will be provided Rs 5 lakh.

Sigachi pharma blast: Death toll rises to 39, rescue operation underway

PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund.

8 dead in Hyderabad pharma factory explosion, search & rescue ops ongoing

Telangana CM Reddy expressed his grief directing that all steps be taken to save the workers & provide them advanced medical care.

At least 2 dead in pharma factory explosion In Hyderabad, say police

Search and rescue operations are ongoing for those trapped inside the Sigachi Industries plant at the Pashamylaram industrial estate In Telangana's Sangareddy.

India has a substandard, fake drugs problem. Lack of recall law, scrutiny is making matters worse

Underlining need for more accountability, experts also stress that govt data does not include fixed dose combination drugs, which account for over 40% of drugs sold in India.

Panel will keep watch for violation of new drug marketing code, says pharma secretary

Implemented in March, UCPMP 2024 will look into complaints regarding unethical practices in sector. Code gains significance given that Patanjali is facing SC heat for misleading ads.

Four killed, over 10 injured in explosion at pharma plant in Telangana

Explosion in reactor at pharmaceutical company in Sangareddy district triggered fire. Relief operations underway.

Govt move to review drug pricing mechanism triggers concern as pharma industry invited to join panel

Panel formed by Centre to review pricing framework for drugs & medical devices will have representatives from Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance & Indian Drug Manufacturers Association.

India denies nod to ‘1st-ever weekly insulin’ for diabetics, seeks more info from maker Novo Nordisk

Icodec has been touted as a therapy that could eliminate the need for daily or mealtime insulin injections for people with severe diabetes. It has not been approved by any country so far.

US lawsuit settlement puts spotlight back on ranitidine. India still undecided on ‘cancer-risk’ drug

Ranitidine still sold as popular heartburn medicine in India despite being banned or suspended in US, Europe & Australia. It was dropped from essential medicines list last year.

On Camera

With nuke lunacy, Asim Munir joins Pakistan’s Hall of Generals who swapped brains for bluster

Munir indicates that he’s willing to go for broke, even if it risks taking his country “and half the world” down with him. It’s important to understand where he is coming from.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

Can’t restrict ‘extent of induction’—why SC struck down gender quotas in Army’s JAG recruitment

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ruled that the Indian Army cannot cap the number of women in its Judge Advocate General (JAG) branch...

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.