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During the conclave, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath,

MOUs worth Rs 10,000 crore inked at UP Pharma Conclave

February 04, 2026 7:09 pm

CM says state working with a clear vision and strong policy framework to become a leading pharma hub

This is an elitist Budget. But it may still yield growth

February 01, 2026 5:36 pm

Budget emphasises growth and competitiveness but offers little to address deep deficiencies in public health and education. New initiatives focus on top-tier institutions and medical tourism, leaving basic schools and hospitals underfunded

15 minutes saved Rs 2.16 crore: How a Bengaluru pharma firm used ‘golden hour’ to outsmart a Nigerian email spoofing scam

January 21, 2026 5:55 pm

Using a spoofed email closely resembling pharmaceutical major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories' official ID, the fraudsters deceived Group Pharma into transferring payments meant for Dr Reddy’s into a mule account in Gujarat.

Pharma company, its employees convicted for ‘illegal diversion" of meth precursor abroad

January 13, 2026 8:37 am

Pseudoephedrine is a critical precursor used in the illicit manufacture of methamphetamine, a psychotropic substance posing serious threats to public health and national security.

Nivin Pauly's Malayalam web series Pharma's trailer has been unveiled

Pharma trailer: Nivin Pauly embarks on a mission to expose pharmaceutical industry’s unethical practices

December 05, 2025 8:48 pm

Pharma stars Nivin Pauly, Rajit Kapur, Binu Pappu, Narain, Shruti Ramachandran, Veena Nandakumar, Muthumani and Aalekh Kapoor in pivotal roles.

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Pharma & consumer goods: Donald Trump’s tariff threats, and where India could feel the heat

January 31, 2025 10:13 am

India's trade surplus with the US and its reliance on American trade policy for US dollar earnings make it a key player.

ED searches 8 locations in Mumbai, Haryana in Rs 220-cr bank fraud case against pharma company

October 25, 2024 8:58 pm

ED officials, during search operations, seized/ frozen movable assets such as bank funds and demat accounts to the tune of Rs 14.53 crore.

Johnson & Johnson proposes paying $8.9 bn to settle talcum powder lawsuits

April 05, 2023 10:06 am

The lawsuits filed against J&J had alleged its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer, through use for feminine hygiene, or mesothelioma, a cancer that strikes the lungs and other organs.

Why the 2 largest US pharmacies have agreed to pay $10 billion settlements in opioids lawsuits

November 04, 2022 10:31 am

This is the latest in similar settlements by US pharma giants. In July last year, three of America’s biggest drug distributors and one manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, agreed to a $26 billion settlement for their alleged role in fueling the deadly opioid epidemic.

BSc Nursing vs B Pharma: What to choose? Experts outline key differences

August 16, 2022 10:27 am

BSc Nursing vs B Pharma: B.Sc Nursing involves bedside patient care, while B.Pharma is about the manufacturing and prescription of drugs.

PHARMA VIDEOS

The extent of damage done by faulty implants: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:10 pm

An Indian Express investigation with ICIJ reveals that global pharma majors are operating with no oversight for medical devices for quality, clinical testing, pricing or performance. This is leading to dangerous surgeries and faulty implants risking