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Covid invasion halts India's rural recovery, longer economic slowdown on cards

The world's No.5 economy reports first-quarter GDP data on August 31 and, according to a poll, it is likely to have contracted 20% over April-June.

Aug 20, 2020

Reliance Retail acquires majority stake in Netmeds for Rs 620 cr

This investment represents around 60 per cent holding in the equity share capital of Vitalic and 100 per cent direct equity ownership of its subsidiaries, Tresara Health Private Limited, Netmeds MarketPlace Limited and Dadha Pharma Distribution Private Limited.

Aug 19, 2020

Maharashtra: 2 dead, 4 injured after explosion at chemical factory in Palghar

Two labourer was killed and at least four others were injured in a reactor blast in a chemical factory in Boisar town of Palghar on Monday evening, the police said.

Aug 18, 2020

Telangana's private hospitals reserve 50% beds for COVID patients; govt caps charges

The private hospitals and Telangana government have arrive at consensus of giving 50 percent of the beds in private hospitals to the government to operate. An app will be set up for the same and the Department of Health will be filling up beds using the same.

Aug 13, 2020

#HonoringtheHonest Faceless Scheme for Taxpayers in India

Explained: What is Faceless Assessment Scheme, Exclusions that Modi introduced to reward honest taxpayers

There will be no physical interface between the taxpayers and the IT department. The Faceless appeal service will ensure complete transparency in workings and come into effect from September 25, 2020.

Aug 13, 2020

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO)

Digital Vision under DGCI scanner: Renaming Coldbest to Cofset AT cough syrup didn't help manufacturer

Cofset AT cough syrup, earlier sold as Coldbest in March 2019 is allegedly held responsible for causing renal failure, leading to deaths of nine children in the J&K earlier. DGCI orders nationwide halt on distribution and sales of Digital Vision's adulterated cough syrup.

Aug 10, 2020

Defence Ministry to put import embargo on 101 defence items: Artillery guns, sonars, assault rifles

The decision to impose a ban on import of 101 defence items was announced by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a big step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.

Aug 9, 2020

Massive fire breaks out at chemical factory in Gujarat's Valsad; 8 fire tenders at spot

A massive fire broke out at a chemical factory in Vapi city of Valsad district in Gujarat on Saturday afternoon, August 8. More than eight fire tenders were rushed to the spot.

Aug 8, 2020

Glenmark announces 400 mg 'FabiFlu' for Covid-19 treatment

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a research-led global pharmaceutical company, on Thursday announced that it is set to introduce a 400 mg version of oral antiviral - FabiFlu -- for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in India.

Aug 7, 2020

Remdesivir made affordable for India; costs ₹4,700 per vial, thanks to Jubilant

The company said it will make the drug available to over 1,000 hospitals providing Covid-19 treatment in India through its distribution network.

Aug 5, 2020

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Draft Defence Production policy makes defence sector 'Atnmanirbhar' [Full Text]

The policy aims to provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme.

Aug 3, 2020

FDA approves 'Corona canon': Bengaluru firm's invention kills 99.9% virus, gives India hope

Since the outbreak, scientists and innovators have been in a race against time to find possible solutions to mitigate and combat Coronavirus. In the latest development, a Bengaluru organisation De Scalene has found a workable solution that can thwart 99.9% of Coronavirus in the air, this technology has been approved by the US FDA and EU.

Aug 2, 2020

Spurious liquor tragedy toll reaches 21, Punjab CM orders probe

Even as at least 21 persons died due to alleged consumption of spurious liquor in Amritsar, Batala and Tarn Taran districts of Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry led by the Jalandhar Divisional Commissioner into the matter.

Aug 1, 2020

Rafale multirole fighter jets gives IAF decisive edge

Don't forget Manohar Parrikar as Rafale lands in India

Defence Ministry where red-tapism dominates even the daily affairs, Parrikar ensured that Rafale doesn't die down like any other defence deal.

Jul 29, 2020

Maruti Suzuki India posts first quarterly loss since listing

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd reported a quarterly loss for the first time since its listing in 2003, as the coronavirus lockdown and supply chain disruptions sapped demand for the country's biggest automaker.