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AIIMS Delhi Director M Srinivas likely to replace Dr VK Paul as NITI Aayog Member
Apr 25, 2026New Delhi , April 25 (ANI): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi Director, Dr M Sirinivas, is likely to become a member of NITI Aayog, replacing its Member Dr VK Paul.Dr M Sirinivas is... -
IRS officer’s daughter murder case: DNA profiling report likely to come within fifteen days following forensic protocols
Apr 24, 2026New Delhi , April 24 (ANI): The DNA profiling report for the daughter of an IRS officer is expected within 15 days, according to Dr Sudhir Gupta, Head of Forensic Medicine at AIIMS Delhi. Forensic experts... -
Autopsy report shows assault, strangulation in alleged rape-murder of IRS officer’s daughter, says Dr Sudhir Gupta
Apr 23, 2026New Delhi , April 23 (ANI): In the ongoing investigation into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter, the autopsy report findings have revealed multiple injury patterns suggesting a violent physical struggle prior to death, according... -
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) regularly monitoring adverse events of weight-loss drugs
Apr 4, 2026New Delhi , April 4 (ANI): The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission ( IPC), which acts as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) and provides evidence-based research to CDSCO, will be monitoring the... -
GLP-1 should not be used as a quick fix for weight loss and diabetes management, warns top experts
Mar 30, 2026New Delhi , March 30 (ANI): Top medical experts are raising urgent alarms against using GLP-1 as a lifestyle enhancer, highlighting the risk of shortages for high-risk patients.GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are... -
Drug regulator inspects 49 entities over unauthorised sale of weight loss drugs
Mar 24, 2026New Delhi , March 24 (ANI): The national drug regulator on Tuesday intensified its vigil on the supply chain of GLP-1-based weight loss medications following reports of unauthorised sales and misuse. The move comes after the... -
‘Weight loss drugs serious medicines for serious problem, shouldn’t be used recklessly,’ warns AIIMS expert
Mar 23, 2026New Delhi , March 23 (ANI): The generic semaglutide has entered the Indian market at a huge discount compared to innovator products already available, according to an expert from AIIMS, Dr Nikhil Tandon, professor and HOD... -
“Strict pharmaco vigilance a must, more data needed,” caution doctors as generic GLP-1 drugs enter market
Mar 20, 2026New Delhi , March 20 (ANI): With the patent expirations for GLP-1 drugs, used for treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, major Pharma companies in India are lining up cheaper generic alternatives.These alternatives are likely to... -
Harish Rana Euthanasia case: Ex-AIIMS Head advocates dignified end with support without causing direct harm
Mar 17, 2026New Delhi , March 17 (ANI): Former Head of the Department of Onco-Anaesthesia, Pain and Palliative Care at AIIMS Delhi, Doctor Sushma Bhatnagar, who earlier handled the case of Harish Rana, stressed the importance of providing... -
CDSCO issues advisory to curb misleading promotion of prescription medications for obesity
Mar 11, 2026New Delhi , March 11 (ANI): The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has issued an advisory to pharmaceutical manufacturers, importers, and marketing authorization holders to ensure strict compliance with the provisions of the Dru......Read More
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‘Wait 15 days, truth will come out’: CM Yogi Adityanath on SIT probe in Ram Mandir ‘missing donations’ allegations
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) , June 19 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday announced that a Special Investigation Team has been constituted to probe the matter flagged by the trust, and appealed... -
Ramdas Athawale says Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs leaving due to Uddhav Thackeray’s political decisions
New Delhi , June 19 (ANI): Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Friday said that several MPs of the Uddhav Thackeray-headed Shiv Sena (UBT) were dissatisfied with the party leadership and thus were distancing themselves...