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Masked assailants targeted the homes of two pharmaceutical businessmen on Bihta-Sugar Mill Road early Sunday, making off with lakhs in jewellery and cash. The gang breached security, disabling some cameras but not before being partially recorded. One victim confronted an intruder, sustaining injuries before the robbers fled via the roof.

The West Asia conflict is driving up healthcare costs, with surgical disposables and pharmaceutical raw materials seeing price hikes of 15% to 30%. This surge is attributed to rising crude oil prices and disrupted shipping routes, impacting the production of essential medicines and potentially leading to further price increases for patients.

West Asia Conflict Triggers 30-50% Jump in API Prices, Hits Drug Margins

The US has imposed visa restrictions on 13 individuals, including the owner of an Indian online pharmacy, KS International Traders, accused of selling illicit fentanyl-laced drugs to Americans. This action follows previous sanctions against Indian nationals and firms involved in trafficking fentanyl and its precursor chemicals, highlighting a joint effort between the US and India to combat drug networks.

Modern research reveals that rose petals offer more than just a calming scent for the skin. Compounds within roses exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, potentially protecting collagen and elastin from breakdown. While not a magical cure, these natural ingredients gently support skin health by combating free radical damage and reducing irritation.

Union HM inaugurates Million Minds Tech Park, GREMI campus

Protest Against Predatory Pricing By Online Pharmacies

Berhampur University's Centre of Excellence on Bioprospecting of Ethno pharmaceuticals launched a month-long summer internship for 53 biological sciences students. The program, focusing on modern bioanalytical techniques in phytocompound research, aims to equip students with hands-on training in utilizing the region's rich bio-resources for their future careers.

The NCB’s Rs 182 crore Captagon bust has exposed India’s first known link to a narcotics trade tied to Syria, Gulf smuggling routes and organised crime networks. But what exactly is Captagon, and why is it called the “jihadi drug”?

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a pharmaceutical unit in Uttarakhand used by an international cartel to manufacture captagon, a potent psychotropic drug. In a separate operation, a Myanmar-based drug kingpin, wanted for running a large narcotics trafficking network along the India-Myanmar border, was arrested in Delhi.

Ranchi's district administration is launching a panchayat-level anti-narcotics drive to combat opium cultivation and drug trafficking. Officials are directed to identify drug hotspots, seize assets of smugglers, and monitor individuals involved in cultivation and sale. The initiative aims to make Ranchi a drug-free district through coordinated efforts and citizen cooperation.

Mark Cuban deleted a social media post defending his appearance at a White House event for the TrumpRx platform after facing criticism for endorsing Kamala Harris. Cuban stated his focus was on reducing healthcare costs, not politics, and thanked President Trump for the initiative. Trump, however, humorously referred to Cuban's appearance as a "big mistake."

Two thousand Jain manuscripts, collected by British entrepreneur Sir Henry Wellcome and held by the Wellcome Collection in London, are being returned to the Jain community. These 15th to 19th-century texts, believed to be the largest collection outside South Asia, will be transferred to the University of Birmingham.

Ranchi's district administration is launching a panchayat-level anti-narcotics drive to combat opium cultivation and drug trafficking. Officials have been directed to identify drug hotspots, seize assets of smugglers, and inspect medical outlets. The initiative aims to protect the younger generation and make Ranchi a drug-free district through coordinated efforts and citizen cooperation.