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Health
Government Proposes Immediate Suspension of Licences for Substandard Drugs
The Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to allow immediate suspension of manufacturing licences for drugs found Not of Standard Quality on specified critical parameters. The proposed measures aim to strengthen regulatory action and protect patient safety.
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Election Commission Issues Fresh Order Restoring Oversight of IT Department
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Chirag Paswan Says LJP Could Contest All 403 UP Seats
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Lifestyle
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Politics
Rahul Gandhi's US Visit: BJP's 'KamChori' Jibe Sparks Political Row
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Lifestyle
Kochi Model Eshwira Says Cutting Sugar Helped Her Lose 36 Kg
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Sports
PSG and Barcelona Shine in Champions League as Manchester United Stage Comeback
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Politics
Sitharaman Urges Rahul Gandhi to Debate in Parliament
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Technology
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