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India cracks down on misuse of weight-loss drugs across supply chain

New Delhi, March 24 -- As a surge in low-cost generic versions of popular weight-loss drugs widens access in India, the country's top drug regulator has launched a nationwide crackdown on their misuse... Read More


Mint Explainer: Can India become a global hub for biologic drugs? Here's the plan

New Delhi, March 24 -- India is gearing up for a Rs.13,000 crore leap into the future of healthcare-shifting from mass-produced generics to cutting-edge "living medicines" grown from cells, alongside ... Read More


Weight-loss party roars, regulator takes punch bowl away

New Delhi, March 23 -- Just when the weight-loss party was kicking into high gear, the drug regulator has made an entry. The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has asked states to ensure that e... Read More


Homoeopathy access likely to expand using allopathic retail networks

New Delhi, March 22 -- In a push for alternative medicines, India is planning to direct allopathic drug wholesale dealers to stock and distribute homoeopathy medicines in the world's third-largest pha... Read More


Homeopathy access likely to expand using allopathic retail networks

New Delhi, March 22 -- In a push for alternative medicines, India is planning to direct allopathic drug wholesale dealers to stock and distribute homeopathy medicines in the world's third-largest phar... Read More


India regulator asks states to implement uniform drug licensing norms to end quality gaps

NEW DELHI, March 18 -- India's top drug regulator has reiterated the need for states to adopt uniform licensing guidelines for all drug-manufacturing applications to maintain the same quality standard... Read More


Mint Explainer | Why India plans to end 'double testing' for plasma-derived medicines

NEW DELHI, March 15 -- The Centre plans to update India's regulatory framework for blood products and life-saving medicines derived from human plasma, aligning domestic testing protocols with global s... Read More


Mint Explainer | The gaps in India's withdrawal of life support protocols

New Delhi, March 14 -- The Supreme Court's landmark 11 March 2026 ruling that authorized the withdrawal of life support for 32-year-old Harish Rana is being hailed as a historic milestone for providin... Read More


India to remove added sugar from baby food

New Delhi, March 14 -- India plans to completely ban added sugar in all baby food products to combat rising obesity and metabolic diseases in the country, according to two government officials aware o... Read More


Sweet no more: India plans to remove added sugar from baby food

New Delhi, March 13 -- India plans to completely ban added sugar in all baby food products to combat rising obesity and metabolic diseases in the country, according to two government officials aware o... Read More