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Encompass Design India incorporates health and wellness subsidiary
Encompass Design India announced that it has incorporated a subsidiary, The Longevity Plan, to diversify and expand its current operations.
Economic and trade cooperation remains a key pillar of India-Indonesia ties
India and Indonesia issued a joint statement on the State Visit by Prime Minister of India to Indonesia. Prime Minister Modi and President Prabowo held official bilateral talks on 7 July 2026 at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta. The official talks covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, including political engagement, defence and security cooperation, maritime cooperation, trade and investment, digital economy, science and technology, space, critical minerals, energy, agriculture, health, pharma, education, culture, tourism, youth exchanges and people-to-people ties, in addition to regional and global developments of mutual interest. They also witnessed the exchange of a number of bilateral documents, aimed at further strengthening the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
Red Bull, Campa, Monster and other beverage cos get notices over 'energy drink' claims
India's food regulator, FSSAI, has cracked down on major beverage brands like Red Bull and Monster, issuing notices for using the 'energy drink' label and making health-related claims. The authority states that no such category is recognized under current food safety laws. Companies are warned against promotional statements about boosting energy or focus, as these functional claims are not permitted for food products, aiming to prevent misleading branding.
Shelf-life norms for imported drugs may be relaxed to reduce wastage
India is set to revise rules for imported medicines, proposing a 12-month minimum residual shelf life instead of the current 60% rule. This aims to ease business and reduce wastage, particularly for drugs with longer expiry dates. However, biological and radiopharmaceutical products will retain the stricter 60% requirement due to public health concerns. Other quality and safety regulations remain unchanged.
Health ministry issues proposal for one-year residual shelf life for imported drugs
The Union Health Ministry is proposing to relax import rules for medicines, requiring a minimum 12-month shelf life upon arrival instead of the current 60% of total shelf life. This move aims to simplify business operations and ensure medicine availability. The change, however, will not affect specialized drugs like biologicals and radiopharmaceuticals. Officials believe this will cut down wastage and improve inventory management, ultimately benefiting patients.
Public-private projects key to expand access to Kidney care: NephroPlus
NephroPlus, India's leading provider of dialysis services, is on a mission to reshape the future of kidney health with an innovative tech-based platform aimed at preventing chronic kidney disease. As it scales up its network of dialysis centers both domestically and in global markets, this forward-thinking initiative seeks to combat the advancement of kidney ailments.
Fast-tracked power plants fuel AI boom, with little public scrutiny
New power plants are being built at an unprecedented speed to meet the growing demand of tech companies. These facilities, often fueled by natural gas, are being approved with minimal public notice and environmental review. Residents are raising alarms about potential health and climate impacts. This trend is reshaping energy infrastructure across the United States.
NH builders seek predefined input rates for projects under active bids
Road builders are asking the government to set fixed rates for bitumen and fuel. This is for highway projects currently up for bidding. They warn that current price differences could lead to unfair bidding and delay projects. The industry believes this will ensure transparent and fair competition. It aims to protect the financial health of these crucial infrastructure developments.
Suzlon Energy shares fall over 2% after SEBI fines Rs 29 crore for misleading financial statements
Suzlon Energy shares 2% dipped after Sebi imposed nearly Rs 29 crore in penalties on the company and former executives for misrepresenting financial positions. The regulator found inflated profits and inadequate disclosures stemming from transactions involving subsidiaries, impacting the company's reported net worth and financial health.
India’s scorching nights strain power grid and threaten health
India faces a dual threat from dangerously hot summers and increasingly sweltering nights, exacerbated by global warming and urban heat islands. This sustained heat strains both people and power infrastructure, leading to record energy demand and widespread blackouts, particularly impacting vulnerable populations.
Is Ebola The Next Big Pandemic? Ex-CDC Chief Rings Alarm Even As WHO Sees Low Global Risk
Health officials in the DRC and Uganda have recorded at least 139 deaths from over 600 probable cases of the current Ebola outbreak.
Retail health premium growth rises to 31% YoY in April 2026, anchoring non-life insurance sector: Kotak Institutional Securities
Indian non-life insurance saw robust growth in April 2026. Retail health premiums surged 31 percent year-on-year. Motor insurance also performed well. Private players and standalone health insurers are gaining market share from public sector companies. Commercial lines faced challenges, though marine and engineering segments showed resilience. This indicates a dynamic shift in the insurance landscape.