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156 commonly used combination drugs in India banned over harmful effects

These medicines—combinations of two or more active drugs—were found to have ingredients that had no therapeutic justification and did more harm than good.

22 Aug 2024

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RBI gets in on the battle against spam messages

The central bank’s intention of roping in other regulators towards creating a database of fraudulent and bona fide telemarketers is a step in the right direction.

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The government should have talked to RBI before banning lenders

Although the order was later revoked, the government’s use of the online content blocking law against licensed NBFCs without consulting the central bank was misguided.

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In Rajasthan’s battle against illegal sand mining, violence wins

A four-year ban on riverbed sand mining in the state spurred musclemen using coercive tactics to continue excavating. The restrictions have been lifted, but they carry on brazenly.