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10 Gangster Shows On OTT

10 Gangster Shows On OTT

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Deepa Gahlot lists 10 gangster thrillers on OTT for those who have the stomach for gaalis and gore.

Another drug peddler arrested in Sonali Phogat 'murder' case

Another drug peddler arrested in Sonali Phogat 'murder' case

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

With this, five people have so far been arrested in the case.

Big pharma firms shift tack, look to bet on trade generics as volumes dip

Big pharma firms shift tack, look to bet on trade generics as volumes dip

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

Trade generic drugs (medicines that are sold directly through distributors) are fast becoming a key segment for domestic pharma firms as volume growth slows in the overall market. Big companies like Cipla and Alkem have a significant presence in the segment but recently, players like Torrent Pharmaceuticals and Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) have also entered this market. What is driving big pharma's focus on trade generics? The volume growth in the Indian Pharma Market (IPM) has come down from 5.6 per cent in FY16 to 0.1 per cent in FY23.

Sonali Phogat was given methamphetamine drugs: Police

Sonali Phogat was given methamphetamine drugs: Police

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Police have so far arrested her personal assistant Sudhir Sagwan, another aide Sukhwinder Singh, owner of the Curlies Restaurant Edwin Nunes and alleged drug peddler Dattaprasad Gaonkar.

Sonali Phogat case: Goa restaurant owner, drug peddler arrested

Sonali Phogat case: Goa restaurant owner, drug peddler arrested

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

The suspected drug peddler, Dattaprasad Gaonkar, was detained from Anjuna after the accused duo "confessed" in their statement that they had procured drugs from him.

ICMR doing 3 studies on post-Covid heart attack among young

ICMR doing 3 studies on post-Covid heart attack among young

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The Indian Council of Medical Research is conducting three different studies to ascertain the facts regarding rising cases of cardiac arrest after the pandemic, Mandaviya said in response to a question in the Lok Sabha.

'Afraid' Kuki MLAs likely to skip Manipur assembly session

'Afraid' Kuki MLAs likely to skip Manipur assembly session

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Most of the Kuki MLAs irrespective of their party affiliations are unlikely to attend the Manipur assembly session slated to be called from August 21 in view of the continued ethnic violence, according to leaders from the community.

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar to return after serving doping ban

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar to return after serving doping ban

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Her 21-,month ban period will end on July 10 this year as it was counted from the day (October 11, 2021) the sample was collected. Her results have been disqualified from October 11, 2021 onwards.

Over 6 lakh bullets, 3,000 weapons still with Manipur warring groups

Over 6 lakh bullets, 3,000 weapons still with Manipur warring groups

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Quoting data collected from various sources, officials closely monitoring the situation here said that .303 rifles, Medium Machine Guns (MMG) and AK assault rifles, carbines, Insas Light Machine Guns (LMG), Insas rifles, M-16 and MP5 rifles were reported to be missing from the armouries of the police in May.

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Wasn't laughing at Jaahnavi's death: Seattle cop

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Kandula, 23, was struck by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave when she was crossing a street in Seattle on January 23.

What Will Today's PLI Meeting Decide?

What Will Today's PLI Meeting Decide?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Centre mulls strategy to ensure powers given to the agencies are not misused.

34 new drugs added to 'essential medicines' list, 26 dropped

34 new drugs added to 'essential medicines' list, 26 dropped

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

As many as 34 new drugs were added to and 26 dropped from an updated list of essential medicines on Tuesday, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure". The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM 2022) has 384 drugs, up from 376 in 2015. "Drafting this list is a lengthy process, and around 350 experts from across India have held over 140 consultation meetings to draft the NLEM 2022," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

Bill on uniform civil code not listed for monsoon session of Parliament

Bill on uniform civil code not listed for monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

The government on Thursday listed bills on personal data protection, to amend forest conservation laws and on the contentious ordinance on Delhi services for the monsoon session of Parliament beginning next week.

Punjab police raid hideouts of associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda

Punjab police raid hideouts of associates of terrorists Landa, Rinda

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The raids were conducted simultaneously from 6 am to 11am across several districts of the state on the directions of director general of police Punjab Gaurav Yadav.

Drug offences a menace to society, show no leniency to NDPS convicts: SC

Drug offences a menace to society, show no leniency to NDPS convicts: SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985, are a "menace" to society and no leniency should be shown to those convicted under it.

Akali leader Majithia granted bail in drugs case

Akali leader Majithia granted bail in drugs case

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Majithia had surrendered after the February 20 state assembly polls and is currently lodged in a Patiala jail.

Govt holding talks with Kuki, Meitei groups: Source

Govt holding talks with Kuki, Meitei groups: Source

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Refuting the opposition's claim that Manipur 'is burning', a senior government functionary said on Thursday that no killing has happened in the state since July 18 and asserted that peace and normalcy will be restored soon through ongoing talks with the two warring communities -- Meiteis and Kukis.

Pharma stocks rally on lower price erosion, hopes of US generic mkt uptick

Pharma stocks rally on lower price erosion, hopes of US generic mkt uptick

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The BSE Healthcare Index is up 19 per cent as compared to BSE Sensex returns of 11 per cent during this period. Nitin Agarwal of DAM Capital highlighted this trend in a report last month. "After a sustained period of underperformance over FY21-23, the BSE Healthcare Index has once again captured the spotlight. "The recent uptick in performance has been driven by hospitals and emerging green shoots in pharmaceutical exports, particularly to the US, along with sustaining momentum in domestic branded formulations," he said.

Joe Biden's son charged with tax, weapons offences

Joe Biden's son charged with tax, weapons offences

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On the charge of illegally owning a firearm as a drug user, he is yet to reach an agreement.

Made In Heaven 2 Review: When Rich Weds Right!

Made In Heaven 2 Review: When Rich Weds Right!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Clubbing in multiple weddings in one go dilutes some of the conversation. Conflicts are resolved too neatly and grey areas of complicated equations are left on a note of ambiguity, observes Sukanya Verma after watching the second season of Made in Heaven.

Covid curbs led to jump in drugs smuggling using couriers, say NCB

Covid curbs led to jump in drugs smuggling using couriers, say NCB

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Restrictions imposed across the globe in 2020-21 due to coronavirus and the increased use of darknet resulted in two-to-three times jump in drug trafficking through couriers and postal services in India during this period, a latest NCB report has said.

Amit Shah virtually witnesses destruction of 30,000 kg of drugs

Amit Shah virtually witnesses destruction of 30,000 kg of drugs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Over 30,000 kg of drugs were incinerated in four locations across India on Saturday in the virtual presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

CWG: Ghanaian Boxer Samed suspended over failed drug test

CWG: Ghanaian Boxer Samed suspended over failed drug test

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Ghanaian boxer Shakul Samed has been suspended from the Commonwealth Games after testing positive for a banned substance at the competition in Birmingham, officials said on Friday.

SC backs PMLA, says money laundering promotes terrorism, drug trafficking

SC backs PMLA, says money laundering promotes terrorism, drug trafficking

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday that money laundering is a "heinous" crime which not only affects the social and economic fabric of a nation but also tends to promote other serious offences like terrorism and drug trafficking.

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

SCO vows to prevent spread of terror, eliminate sleeper cells

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The declaration said the SCO leaders reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful settlement of disagreements and disputes between countries through dialogue and consultations.

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

NIA charges 10 foreigners among 13 in case linked to LTTE revival

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The NIA had filed the case suo motu on July 8 last year and arrested the 13 persons from Tamil Nadu.

Court grants ED 8-day custody of TN minister Balaji

Court grants ED 8-day custody of TN minister Balaji

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A local court in Chennai on Friday granted the Enforcement Directorate (ED) eight days custody of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by the agency on June 14.

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Monsoon session of Parliament begins today, set to be stormy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi has said that 31 bills will be taken up in the monsoon session. Among these include the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023.

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

Consumer forum rejects ex-CJI's kin plea for Rs 10 cr damages for death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) has dismissed a complaint filed by the family of former Chief Justice Of India J S Verma alleging he died because of medical negligence during his treatment.

Rhea-Sara Miss Sushant On 3rd Death Anniversary

Rhea-Sara Miss Sushant On 3rd Death Anniversary

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Sushant Singh Rajput passed away on June 14, 2020.

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

'Ended up in a psych ward in London after...,' Kyrgios

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nick Kyrgios will reveal in upcoming episodes of a Netflix documentary that he spent time in a psychiatric hospital.

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has found.

New bills propose death for mob lynching, rape of minor, sedition V2.0

New bills propose death for mob lynching, rape of minor, sedition V2.0

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Anyone endangering sovereignty or integrity of India may get a maximum punishment of life imprisonment while those involved in mob lynching and rape of minor may be given the maximum punishment of death sentence.

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

The Punjabis Are Fleeing

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

There's an entire gurdwara dedicated to immigration. People present tiny airliner models here in the hope that Waheguru will soon give them a ticket, passport and visa to leave, reveals Shekhar Gupta.

Prescriptions a must to buy ayurveda drugs online, says consumer body

Prescriptions a must to buy ayurveda drugs online, says consumer body

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) on Thursday directed e-commerce entities to sell specified ayurveda, siddha and unani drugs only after customers upload valid medical prescriptions from registered doctors on the platforms.

Regulatory woes torpedo PE/VC deals in e-pharma sector

Regulatory woes torpedo PE/VC deals in e-pharma sector

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

With regulatory uncertainties clouding the future of online pharmacies, deals in the space are showing signs of slowdown, as also fresh investment from private-equity (PE) firms and venture capitalists (VCs). The data from Venture Intelligence shows so far in 2023 (as of June 13) there has been one deal with PE-VC funding. In 2022 there were four, a sharp fall from the 12, totalling $1,520 million, the sector had attracted in 2021.

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Ajit Pawar and men win big, Shinde and Co lose out in Maharashtra portfolios

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar was given the finance and planning portfolio on Friday, nearly two weeks after he broke away from the original party and took oath as Maharashtra's deputy chief minister.

Drugs case: Rhea received ganja from co-accused, charges NCB

Drugs case: Rhea received ganja from co-accused, charges NCB

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Central anti-drug agency had filed the draft charges last month in the Special Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act Court against 35 accused, the details of which were made available on Tuesday.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

HC extends protection to Sameer Wankhede till June 23

HC extends protection to Sameer Wankhede till June 23

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The case of the CBI is that Wankhede and others accused had allegedly demanded Rs 25 crore bribe from actor Shah Rukh Khan for not framing his son Aryan Khan following alleged seizure of drugs from a cruise ship.

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