Centre flags unapproved drug combinations, raises safety concerns | India News

NEW DELHI: In a major public health alert, India’s top drug regulator has flagged around 90 medicines—ranging from painkillers and antibiotics to cough syrups and vitamin supplements—being sold without approval, raising concerns over patient safety and gaps in enforcement.In a communication to all state drug controllers, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) said multiple…

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Geopolitics is a permanent force in global policy, feels economist Gita Gopinath | India News

– Speaking on the sidelines of the Indiaspora Forum 2026 in Bengaluru on Monday, Harvard economics professor and former IMF first deputy managing director Gita Gopinath warned that geopolitics is now a permanent, transformative force in global policy. Gopinath noted that the world is shifting away from the post-Cold War era toward a landscape defined…

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Stock market today (March 24, 2026): Nifty50 opens above 22,800; BSE Sensex rises over 1,100 points as US-Iran war tensions ease

Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Indian equity benchmarks Nifty50 and BSE Sensex rallied in opening trade on Tuesday after a day of massive selloff. Hopes of an early halt to the US-Iran war led to the stock market rebounding. While Nifty50 went above 22,800, BSE Sensex was up over 1,100 points. At…

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114 Rafales, 60 MTA aircraft, AEW&C deals to be concluded in 2026-27: Defence ministry to parl panel | India News

NEW DELHI: To boost IAF’s strength, India is set to conclude several big contracts in the financial year 2026-27, including deals for buying 114 Rafale fighter jets, up to 60 medium transport aircraft (MTA) and additional airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems, the defence ministry has told a parliamentary panel.“There is an increase of…

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Companies Act seeks to allow new exec compensation tools

NEW DELHI: Finance and corporate affairs minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday introduced fresh amendments to the Companies Act, which seeks to decriminalise several procedural defaults, provide flexibility in buyback of shares and recognise new instruments for executive compensation.The bill, which has been referred to a joint Parliamentary committee for examination, provides for allowing restricted stock…

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