Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Junior doctors at government hospitals in several states across the country remained off duty disrupting OPD and elective services as major doctors' associations on Tuesday decided against calling......

Dolo tablet makers gave freebies worth Rs 1,000 cr to docs, SC told

The Supreme Court on Thursday described as a "serious issue" the matter raised by an NGO relating to the Central Board of Direct Taxes' allegation against the makers of Dolo tablets that they......

Major News Events From 2023

As 2023 comes to an end, a look at some events that shaped the world in the first half of the year. The events are listed in the order of their occurrence.   IMAGE: People work at the site of......

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

With a view to streamline treatment facilities for MPs, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has come up with a set of standard operating procedures that include providing a......

Pfizer reduces field staff base in India

Employees at global pharma giant Pfizer allege it is cutting its work force in India by insisting they take a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS). The said scheme appears to cover its field force, as......

Wockhardt restructures field force

Pharmaceutical major Wockhardt Ltd announced a restructuring of its field organization to upgrade its competitiveness and productivity.Nearly 85 per cent of Wockhardt's 1,200-strong field personnel......

Drug cos, medical reps lock horns

Indian drug makers are headed for a showdown with the very people they depend on to sell their produce - the medical representatives. Days after medical representatives said their employers were......

Medical reps accuse drug firms of overcharging

Long accused of overcharging from unwary customers, drug firms are now facing opposition from the very people they use to market their products medical representatives. The Federation of Medical......

'Why should a player ask for money to play for India?'

'You tell me why should a player be asking for money to play for the country. This is a big question.' IMAGE: Sumit Nagal offered a clarification on his decision, explaining that he withdrew from......

India awaits CAS verdict on Vinesh's appeal

IMAGE: The CAS ad-hoc division, set up especially for dispute resolution during the Games, had accepted Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her ouster on Friday. Photograph: Wrestling Federation of......

Shot putter Khatua controversially excluded from list of Paris-bound athletes

IMAGE: Despite qualifying for the Olympic Games, there is no official statement providing reason for Abha Khatua's omission from the list. Photograph: Abha Khatua/X A total of 117 athletes will be......

Sports Shorts: Saina advances at Korea Open; Aditi to miss India Open

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday. Saina enters round of 16; Sameer, Vaishnavi lose IMAGE: Saina Nehwal outclassed Korea's Kim Hyo Min in her first round match at......

Former footballer dies of COVID-19 in Kerala

Former Santosh Trophy National Football Championship player, E Hamsakoya, who had tested positive for COVID-19, succumbed to the virus early Saturday at a hospital in Malappuram, taking the toll......