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Amid Hindi row, Maha govt withdraws orders on three-language policy

Amid Hindi row, Maha govt withdraws orders on three-language policy

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

Facing mounting opposition to the introduction of Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy.

Mashelkar report runs into fresh controversy

Mashelkar report runs into fresh controversy

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Carlos M Correa of Brazil, a patent expert of international repute whose views have been widely quoted by the Mashelkar committee to support its conclusions, has complained of 'misinterpretation' of some quotes from a published article titled 'Integrating Public Health Concerns into Patent Legislation in Developing Countries'.

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Checks On Drug-Making Units Begins

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The joint inspections is to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs available in the country

Death penalty: Pharma industry hails govt move

Death penalty: Pharma industry hails govt move

Rediff.com19 Dec 2003

The drugs and pharmaceutical industry on Friday welcomed the government move to provide death penalty for those involved in manufacturing, selling and dealing with fake drugs.

Cabinet okays death penalty for fake drug makers

Cabinet okays death penalty for fake drug makers

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

It has approved an amendment to the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

1 in 7 Indian drugs revealed as substandard

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

More lucrative routinely prescribed drugs are at higher risk of failing quality standards