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drug samples tested for quality, 2,988 have been declared as not of standard quality and 282 were found to be spurious, according to government data for the year 2023-2024. Prosecutions were launched in 604 cases for manufacturing, sale and distribution of spurious drugs, the data revealed. The government has been running a major drive against spurious and substandard drugs. As per the data from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) there are approximately 10,500 units in the country which are manufacturing different types of dosage forms and APIs. «The govt has been carrying out raids in pharmaceutical companies in various states and those which were found to be in violation of regulations and were issued show cause notices,» said a senior person in the know.

The global phenomenon that is Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour is coming to an end after the popstar performed more than 150 shows across five continents over nearly two years

Shares of Eli Lilly climbed early Wednesday after the drugmaker detailed a study showing that its blockbuster weight-loss drug Zepbound helped patients shed more pounds than Wegovy from rival Novo Nordisk

cash reserve ratio (CRR) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) later in the week. The benchmark S&P BSE Sensex gained 110.58 points or 0.14% to settle at 80,956.33, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 24,467.45, higher by 10.30 points or 0.04%.

Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug, Zepbound, has been shown to lead to more significant weight loss than Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, according to results from a new clinical trial. The study, funded by Lilly, is the first to compare the two drugs directly, providing valuable insights into their efficacy for weight loss. Lilly announced the results on Wednesday, claiming that Zepbound outperforms Wegovy, which has been a leader in the weight loss market.

The European Union has agreed to delay by a year the introduction of new rules to ban the sale of products that lead to massive deforestation

Naresh Bhatt, has been indicted on charges of murder and concealing a body after the disappearance of his wife, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, 28, from Nepal. Mamta was last seen on July 29, and her body has not been recovered, but disturbing evidence suggests foul play. A grand jury in Prince William County has charged Bhatt with murder, defiling a body, and concealing evidence following a thorough investigation.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Passenger vehicle (PV) sales, which have been struggling to maintain momentum throughout 2024, experienced yet another setback in November following the festive season-led surge, according to a Mint analysis of vehicle-registration data from the ministry of road transport and highways’ Vahan portal. PV sales contracted 7.6% year-on-year, with registrations dropping to 400,746 units in November from 433,677 units a year ago, showed the data.

FOX Business correspondent Gerri Willis speaks with real estate agent Lizette Sinhart on persistent housing hurdles.

Naga Chaitanya is gearing up to marry actress Sobhita Dhulipala on December 4 in Hyderabad. Their wedding has become the talk of the town with guest-list being discussed widely. Meanwhile, an old photo from Chaitanya’s first marriage to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu has resurfaced online, drawing attention and sparking conversation among netizens who asked the actress to delete the photo. Chaitanya and Samantha were married in October 2017, and the following month, Samantha shared a heartfelt birthday post for her then-husband on Instagram. The photo, which showed Samantha giving a peck on Chaitanya’s cheek, was accompanied by a loving caption expressing her affection and prayers for his happiness. As news of Chaitanya’s wedding to Sobhita Dhulipala gained traction, Samantha’s old post went viral, leading to a wave of comments urging her to “delete it”. Many users on social media expressed surprise at seeing the post reappear on their feeds and suggested that it was time to move on from the past. A user expressed support for Samantha, encouraging her to stay strong and reminding her that she deserves much more.

Sabrina Carpenter and actor Barry Keoghan have allegedly decided to part ways. The couple began dating about a year back and now the reports about their split have left their fans in dismay. According to reports, the couple has decided to take a break from the relationship to prioritise their careers. Meanwhile, fans are speculating that Barry Keoghan may have cheated on the Please Please Please singer. According to reports by the PEOPLE, the pair have ended their romantic relationship for now, approximately a year after they began dating. Both Carpenter, 25, and Keoghan, 32, are said to be prioritizing their careers, leading them to mutually agree on taking a break. Representatives for the stars have not provided any comments regarding the split. Meanwhile, fans on social media have been speculating that Barry Keoghan may have cheated on the singer. One user on X believes that Barry Keoghan might have been unfaithful to Sabrina Carpenter, noting that the actor often appears to have a work-heavy schedule as a reason he struggles with serious relationships. They also advised celebrities to avoid getting involved with influencers or reality TV stars.

Lupin Ltd. 0.65 per cent to Rs 2095.05 at 01:55PM (IST) in Wednesday's trade. The stock hit a high of Rs 2099.00 and low of Rs 2062.30 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 2081.40 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 01:55PM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 1.05 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 36.38 and a price-to-book ratio of 5.16.

Tata Power Company Ltd. 0.66 per cent to Rs 425.95 at 12:39PM (IST) in Wednesday's trade. The counter hit a high of Rs 432.00 and low of Rs 424.40 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 428.80 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 12:39PM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 16.04 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 36.32 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.89.

PI Industries Ltd. 1.86 per cent to Rs 4217.00 at 12:44PM (IST) in Wednesday's trade. The scrip has hit a high of Rs 4219.60 and low of Rs 4098.20 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 4139.60 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 2587 shares so far with a value of Rs 1.07 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 35.25 and a price-to-book ratio of 6.74.

Varun Beverages Ltd. traded 0.9 per cent at Rs 615.40 at 12:34PM (IST) on Wednesday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex 160.18 points to 81005.93. The scrip had settled at Rs 621.00 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 682.84 and 52-week low of Rs 422.16, respectively. As per BSE data, total traded volume on the counter till 12:34PM (IST) stood at 64560 shares with a turnover of Rs 4.00 crore.

New research shows that nearly three out of 10 U.S. drugstores that were open during the previous decade had closed by 2021

The HSBC final India Services Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P Global, stayed almost unchanged at 58.4 in November from 58.5 in October, but was lower than a preliminary estimate of 59.2. A sub-index measuring new business — a gauge of demand — fell from October but showed no concerning signs of weakness. It was supported by international demand that rose at its fastest pace since August.

As per by the Central Pollution Control Board, the AQI was measured as '211' at 8 am. Drone visuals showed a thin layer of smog engulfing the areas of Bikaji Cama, Moti Bagh and AIIMS.

Comedian and actor Sunil Pal was reported missing for several hours after traveling out of Mumbai for a performance. Concerned by her inability to contact him, his wife, Sarita, filed a missing person complaint at the Santacruz police station on Tuesday. However, Film Trade analyst Girish Wankhede later informed ETimes, «He told me there was a problem, but he is out of it. He is now taking a flight from Delhi for Mumbai.» Senior police official Daya Nayak from Unit 9 Crime Branch also confirmed to ETimes that Sunil Pal had been located and was safe, adding that he is on his way home. Authorities have begun investigating the circumstances surrounding the case.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Over the past month, we have witnessed a significant correction in Nifty50, marking the first double-digit correction in the last four years. During this period, many mid- and small-cap stocks have seen sharp declines of over 50%, which, although common during corrections, is concerning when it affects frontline stocks.