Cancer drug trade margin capped at 30%, prices may fall 70%
The government has capped the trade margin on all non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at a maximum of 30 per cent, a move aimed at cutting excessive mark-ups and reducing patients' out-of-pocket expenses. The…
IT dept appeals Rs 32.66 cr ESOP tax relief for Dr Lal PathLabs
The Income Tax Department has appealed to the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), New Delhi, against an order granting Dr Lal PathLabs relief on ₹32.66 crore in ESOP expenses for assessment year…
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Amitabh Bachchan pays tearful tribute to Nana Patekar on KBC 18
Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday, 8 October gave an emotional tribute on the set of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ to actor Nana Patekar, who died that morning. Bachchan, wearing a white shawl, said:…
Technology
Plaud cuts Diwali prices on AI note-taking devices in India
Plaud has announced discounts on four of its AI note-taking devices in India as part of a Diwali sale that runs from 8 October to 19 October 2026. The top-end Plaud Note…
Sports
Bhuvneshwar returns for New Zealand T20Is after IPL form
Bhuvneshwar Kumar has returned to India’s T20I squad for the New Zealand series, almost four years after his last international appearance. Assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak said the 36-year-old’s experience and strong IPL…
