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Anti-Doping Act Set To Be Amended, Five-Year Jail For Suppliers Of Banned Drugs
India is aspiring to become an Olympic host in 2036 and has bagged the 2030 Commonwealth Games already but the country's poor doping record could become a major hindrance to that plan.
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Drug Ban To Purple Cap Race: How GT Star Kagiso Rabada Turned Around His Career In 12 Months
Kagiso Rabada has endured a roller-coaster 12 months, going from a drug ban in early 2025 to winning the World Test Championship with South Africa, and then starring for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
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What Are Oral Steroids And How Are They Different From Painkillers?
Oral steroids and painkillers both relieve discomfort but work very differently. While steroids suppress inflammation and immune activity, painkillers mainly ease symptoms. Understanding their uses, risks, and misuse is key to safe treatment.
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Illegal Steroids, Expired Supplements Racket Busted In Delhi
Joint task force seized banned steroids and expired supplements from an illegal hub in Delhi's Najafgarh area.
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Pakistan's T20 World Cup Star Mohammad Nawaz Faces Complete Ban After Doping Allegations, Says This To ICC
Experienced Pakistan all-rounder Muhammad Nawaz has submitted his response to the ICC and the PCB following his positive dope test during the T20 World Cup
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Public Health Alert: Rajasthan Bans 7 Sub-Standard Medicines
Jaipur, April 22 (IANS) Prioritising public health and patient safety, the Commissionerate of Food Safety and Drug Control, Rajasthan, has issued an alert regarding seven medicines and declared them “Not of Standard Quality” following laboratory test
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Kagiso Rabada Smoking In Gujarat Titans Camp? Viral Video Stumps Internet
Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has landed in fresh controversy after a video allegedly showing him smoking a cigarette went viral on social media.
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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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Two Held For Possession Of Banned Cough Syrups: Why Are Codeine-Based Cough Syrups Prohibited In India?
Azim Ahmed Naeem Ahmed Khan (29) and Abuzaid Imtiaz Khan (28), were found in possession of 57 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup and 338.1 gm of mephedrone, which they were intending to sell.
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Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
India's drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has revised testing permission norms to speed up approvals. From June 1, 2026, companies can start lab testing immediately after application, a step aimed at reducing delays while mai
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Tamil Nadu Bans Almond Kit Cough Syrup Due To Toxin Contamination
The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution and consumption of the cough syrup 'Almond Kit' after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol, the state's drug control body said in
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"Can Men Get Pregnant?" Indian-American Doctor Asked During Abortion Hearing
The tense discussion came during the HELP Committee hearing titled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs," at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
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Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns
The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.
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Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
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Rajasthan Medical Body Bans 7 Firms, 40 Medicines In 2025 For Substandard Quality
Rajasthan Medical and Health Department, intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public, is adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities.
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Anti-Doping Act Set To Be Amended, Five-Year Jail For Suppliers Of Banned Drugs
India is aspiring to become an Olympic host in 2036 and has bagged the 2030 Commonwealth Games already but the country's poor doping record could become a major hindrance to that plan.
-
Drug Ban To Purple Cap Race: How GT Star Kagiso Rabada Turned Around His Career In 12 Months
Kagiso Rabada has endured a roller-coaster 12 months, going from a drug ban in early 2025 to winning the World Test Championship with South Africa, and then starring for Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.
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What Are Oral Steroids And How Are They Different From Painkillers?
Oral steroids and painkillers both relieve discomfort but work very differently. While steroids suppress inflammation and immune activity, painkillers mainly ease symptoms. Understanding their uses, risks, and misuse is key to safe treatment.
-
Illegal Steroids, Expired Supplements Racket Busted In Delhi
Joint task force seized banned steroids and expired supplements from an illegal hub in Delhi's Najafgarh area.
-
Pakistan's T20 World Cup Star Mohammad Nawaz Faces Complete Ban After Doping Allegations, Says This To ICC
Experienced Pakistan all-rounder Muhammad Nawaz has submitted his response to the ICC and the PCB following his positive dope test during the T20 World Cup
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Public Health Alert: Rajasthan Bans 7 Sub-Standard Medicines
Jaipur, April 22 (IANS) Prioritising public health and patient safety, the Commissionerate of Food Safety and Drug Control, Rajasthan, has issued an alert regarding seven medicines and declared them “Not of Standard Quality” following laboratory test
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Kagiso Rabada Smoking In Gujarat Titans Camp? Viral Video Stumps Internet
Gujarat Titans pacer Kagiso Rabada has landed in fresh controversy after a video allegedly showing him smoking a cigarette went viral on social media.
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Health Ministry Mulls Ban On Cough Syrups For Children Under 2 Years: Report
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) Health Ministry is reportedly considering banning prescriptions of paediatric cough syrups for children under two years and discouraging their use for those under five.
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Two Held For Possession Of Banned Cough Syrups: Why Are Codeine-Based Cough Syrups Prohibited In India?
Azim Ahmed Naeem Ahmed Khan (29) and Abuzaid Imtiaz Khan (28), were found in possession of 57 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup and 338.1 gm of mephedrone, which they were intending to sell.
-
Central Drugs Body Revamps Testing Permissions To Fast-Track Drug Approvals in India
India's drug regulator Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has revised testing permission norms to speed up approvals. From June 1, 2026, companies can start lab testing immediately after application, a step aimed at reducing delays while mai
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Tamil Nadu Bans Almond Kit Cough Syrup Due To Toxin Contamination
The Tamil Nadu government has banned the manufacture, sale, distribution and consumption of the cough syrup 'Almond Kit' after laboratory tests confirmed the presence of the highly toxic chemical ethylene glycol, the state's drug control body said in
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"Can Men Get Pregnant?" Indian-American Doctor Asked During Abortion Hearing
The tense discussion came during the HELP Committee hearing titled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs," at the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
-
Centre Bans High-Dose Nimesulide Oral Drugs Over Health Risk Concerns
The Centre has banned oral nimesulide formulations above 100 mg with immediate effect, citing potential health risks and the availability of safer alternatives. The move, taken under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, applies nationwide.
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Health Ministry Bans Nimesulide Oral Doses Above 100 Mg Over Safety Concerns
The government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations of pain and fever medications, containing Nimesulide above 100 milligrams in immediate release dosage form, with immediate effect.
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Rajasthan Medical Body Bans 7 Firms, 40 Medicines In 2025 For Substandard Quality
Rajasthan Medical and Health Department, intensifying its focus on strengthening healthcare quality and ensuring better services for the public, is adopting a zero-tolerance policy toward negligence or irregularities.
