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Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla Pune warehouse licences over misbranding
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FDA cancels Pune Cipla facility's drug sale and distribution licences
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Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla warehouse's drug sale licences in Pune
Maharashtra FDA has cancelled the wholesale drug sale licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's C&F warehouse in Wadki, Pune, following an inspection that revealed alleged misbranding of Reactin Plus and multiple violations involving medicine storage, cleanliness and record-keeping
Cipla Disappointed By Maharashtra FDA Action, Says Pune Warehouse Complies With Protocols
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Rs 50 lakh bribe: CBI arrests Mumbai CPWD engineer, kin, 3 officials of real estate firm
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) The CBI arrested an Executive Engineer of the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Mumbai, his relative and three officials of a Mumbai-based real estate group, in a Rs 50 lakh bribery case related to the issuance of a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) for a land parcel, an official said on Friday. Vikrant Verma, Executive Engineer, CPWD Mumbai; Saurav Gupta, Vermas relative based in Pune; and Arvind Semwal, Vice President, Baya Company, were among those named in the FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday, the official said. The arrested accused were produced before the Special CBI Judge in Mumbai on Friday, the official said in a statement. The accused were booked by the CBI for penal offences including criminal conspiracy, bribing a public servant, taking undue advantage, influencing a public servant by corrupt or illegal means or by exercise of personal influence, obtaining undue advantage without consideration by a public servant and abetment, the statement said. The FIR said that the real estate company wanted to obtain an NOC from CPWD Mumbai in respect of a parcel of land at Antop Hill, South Mumbai. It wanted the NOC to state that the CPWD had no claim on the aforementioned tract of land, which would enable Baya Company to carry out a construction project there. It was alleged that the accused Executive Engineer demanded undue advantage of Rs 1 crore, later reduced it to Rs 70 lakh, through his relative, for issuing the NOC. The FIR said, Source information revealed that on September 30, Saurav Gupta and Vikrant Verma had a discussion where it was mentioned by Gupta that he is considering summoning Semwal to a location near the mall opposite the L&T building in Navi Mumbai. He further said that he would collect the cash and would depart for Pune straightaway, the FIR said. The CBI laid a trap on Thursday and caught the relative of the accused public servant while he was carrying the bribe amount of Rs 50 lakh, which he had accepted from the Vice President of the real estate group on behalf of the Executive Engineer, said the statement. The Executive Engineer was apprehended at Vashi, Navi Mumbai, where he was waiting to receive the bribe. A manager of the real estate group and a partner of the firm seeking the NOC, who were present during the transaction, were also arrested, the CBI said. While approving the registration of the FIR, CBI Superintendent of Police Amit Vasava noted, The aforementioned commissions and omissions on the part of Vikrant Verma, Saurav Gupta, Arvind Semwal and other unidentified individuals constitute offences U/s 7,7A, 8, 11 and 12 of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 and U/s 61 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The construction firm has its registered office at 203-ZO4,2nd Floor, Orbit Plaza, New Prabhadevi Road, Mumbai and is represented by its partners Vilas Kharche and Anil Deshmukh. Arvind Semwal is currently occupying the position of vice president at the company, said the FIR. It was further found during the investigation that the NOC was issued without an entry in the dispatch register against payment of Rs 50 lakh, with the balance of Rs 20 lakh to be paid after a week, the CBI said. Searches were subsequently conducted at the premises of the accused and their associates in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Pune, which led to the recovery of cash of about Rs 53.87 lakh (in addition to the bribe amount of Rs 50 Lakh), documents relating to immovable properties and other documents, the CBI said.
Cipla's Pune Godown Loses Drug Licence Over 'Misbranding, Storage Violations'
A major reason for the action was the misbranding of 'Reactin Plus', a Schedule-H drug that cannot be sold over the counter.
Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla Warehouse Pune licence over alleged packaging, storage lapses
Digital Desk | Mumbai, Oct 2 (IANS) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences Ltd's carrying and forwarding (C&F) warehouse in Wadki, Pune, citing a series of alleged regulatory violations related to drug packaging, storage conditions, inventory management and documentation. The licence cancellation order was issued on October 1 by the Assistant Commissioner (Drugs), Division 3, Pune, following a fresh review conducted in accordance with directions from the Bombay High Court. The latest action comes after earlier proceedings initiated against the facility on August 27 were withdrawn and reconsidered under a revised regulatory process. According to the FDA, the earlier action had raised concerns over the packaging and promotion of Reactin Plus Tablets, a Schedule H prescription medicine. The regulator alleged that the product packaging contained unauthorised claims and highlighted several shortcomings in warehouse operations, including storage practices, record maintenance and procedures for handling expired medicines. Following the High Court's directions, the FDA issued a revised show-cause notice to Cipla on September 4. The company submitted its written response on September 11 and subsequently appeared for a personal hearing on September 21. After examining the company's submissions, inspection reports, records and applicable legal provisions, the licensing authority issued a fresh order revoking the licences. The regulator said the latest decision represented an independent determination based on the findings of the renewed proceedings and was not merely a reiteration of the earlier action. A key focus of the FDA's review was Reactin Plus. According to the regulator, the medicine's packaging described it as an analgesic and listed multiple uses, including relief from headache, muscular pain, backache, joint pain, sprain, body ache and toothache. The FDA also objected to the use of a human figure and visual depictions suggesting relief from muscular pain. The agency alleged that the claims, wording and illustrations on the packaging did not comply with statutory requirements and amounted to misbranding under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The regulator further stated that Cipla's responsibilities as the marketer of the product could not be avoided solely because the medicine was manufactured by a separate entity. Apart from the packaging-related issues, the FDA inspection reportedly uncovered several deficiencies in warehouse management. These included the absence of the mandatory Form 35 inspection book, inadequate storage infrastructure that resulted in medicines being kept directly on the floor, accumulation of dust on drug stocks and shortcomings in overall cleanliness and maintenance. The regulator also observed that expired medicines were allegedly not stored in a separately designated area clearly marked as Expiry-Not for Sale. In addition, it cited the absence of prescribed standard operating procedures and records related to the disposal of expired drugs.
Cipla's Pune warehouse licences cancelled afresh by FDA
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cancelled the drug sale and distribution licences of Cipla Pharma and Life Sciences Ltd's carrying and forwarding (C and F) warehouse in Pune. This action follows alleged violations related to packaging, storage, documentation, and recall of Reactin Plus Tablets, a Schedule H drug. The FDA cited issues like misbranding, inadequate storage conditions, and deficiencies in record-keeping, reiterating its commitment to ensuring medicine safety and compliance.
Maharashtra FDA Cancels Cipla Pune Warehouse Drug Licences Over Violations
The FDA cited alleged misbranding of Reactin Plus, storage deficiencies, record discrepancies and lapses in handling expired medicines at Cipla's Pune warehouse.
Maharashtra FDA cancels Cipla's Pune warehouse licences over Reactin Plus packaging claims
Maharashtra's Food and Drug Administration has cancelled Cipla Pharma's distribution licenses due to serious violations. The FDA discovered irregularities with Reactin Plus Tablets, including misbranding and unsafe storage practices. Following inspections, it was revealed that expired medicines were stored incorrectly without proper documentation. The licensing authoritys decision was based on findings from earlier proceedings and legal directions.
Maharashtra govt terminates MPSC Secretary Mahendra Harpalkar
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Sharad Pawar Demands Full Loan Waiver for Farmers Amid Maharashtra Drought Crisis
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After 8 Pune students drown at Diveagar, Alandi coaching centre sealed for operating without licence
Pandya Key To India's Balance In 2027 ODI WC, Biggest Challenge Is To Get Him Fit, Says Ganguly
ODI World Cup: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly believes star fast-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be vital to maintaining the sides balance at the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in South Africa, adding that keeping him fit and match-ready will be head coach Gautam Gambhirs biggest off-field challenge leading into the marquee event. The ICC officially launched the schedule for the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup in Cape Town on Thursday and set the stage for the tournament to commence in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia from October 2 to November 21. Pandya has played two ODI World Cups for India in 2019 and 2023, where he was ruled out of the competition after sustaining an ankle injury in the clash against Bangladesh in Pune. I think Hardik Pandya is very important to India's balance in the World Cup. That's one of Gambhir's and the team's biggest challenges, to get him fit on the park. I don't think he plays enough cricket, but for India, the balance has got to be right. If Hardik is injured, the next best option is Nitish Reddy. But if they have to look at Nitish Reddy as a second option to Hardik Pandya, then he must play all cricket till the World Cup. Jadeja is another option, whether they will look at him, because he is a terrific batter at number seven and is playing against the West Indies currently. But I think in October in South Africa, you will need a seaming all-rounder because none of the top five batters bowl. So you will have to get that fifth or sixth bowling option from somewhere. So that's an area where India needs to find the right person. And that's why I keep saying Pandya is very important, said Ganguly to JioStar. Having a glance at Indias campaign, Ganguly noted that India opening their campaign against Australia, in what will be a re-match of the 2023 World Cup final, rather than facing arch-rivals Pakistan is a good sign, though hes more interested in a potential Super 7 clash against a gun South African team. Good to see that India start with Australia because we are too used to India starting against Pakistan. You have to play two good teams at any stage. It doesn't matter whether it comes first or whether it comes later. I think the ICC has realised that India-Pakistan is no longer the India-Pakistan game in terms of the level of competition. Pakistan is too weak and India have been beating them for a long time. I'm actually looking forward to the India-South Africa game, which will probably take place in the second round. South Africa is a gun team at the moment. Many of the regulars are not even a part of the squad which is playing Australia at the moment, and they have beaten them. Also, a World Cup in South Africa will be phenomenal. I was involved in SA20 last year, and the turnout for the franchise tournament was unreal. Every ground and every stand was full, added Ganguly. Parthiv Patel, the ex-India wicketkeeper-batter who was a part of the Ganguly-led 2003 ODI World Cup team finishing runners-up in South Africa, noted that starting with high-stakes fixtures allows India to fine-tune their combinations and manage key players workloads heading into the business end. This schedule gives you a chance to play two tough matches right at the start, and then you play the other matches, and when the actual business end of the tournament starts, you try to peak again. So you can do all those things with this schedule: your core players can play the first three or four matches, because you will have to manage fitness, form and workloads in this World Cup. It won't be like you go there and just keep playing every game. This schedule gives you a chance to play two tough matches right at the start, and then you play the other matches, and when the actual business end of the tournament starts, you try to peak again. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Retail space leasing in malls falls 38% in Q3 across top 8 cities: Cushman
Leasing of retail space in shopping malls fell 38 per cent to 0.71 million square feet in July-September across eight major cities due to supply constraints, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Data from real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield showed that gross leasing of retail space in high-street locations rose 33 per cent to 1.51 million sq ft in the third quarter of the 2026 calendar year. The eight cities are -- Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Ahmedabad. Including shopping malls and high-street locations, total retail space leasing fell nearly 5 per cent to 2.22 million square feet in the latest September quarter from 2.33 million sq ft in the year-ago period. High street retail locations dominated leasing activities in the September quarter of 2026, accounting for 68 per cent of the total gross leasing. The share of shopping malls stood at 32 per cent of overall leasing. Of the eight cities, leasing activities were down only in ...
Raigad tragedy: Eight students bodies sent to Alandi after procedures
The students were from Winners Academy, a private coaching institute based in Alandi, Pune district. The group had travelled to Diveagar in Raigad district for a picnic when the tragedy occurred on Thursday
PM E-DRIVE scheme enables 26.59 lakh EV sales, helps expand charging infra
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) The PM E-DRIVE scheme, launched in September 2024, has enabled 26.59 lakh EV sales (as of June 2026), accelerating EV adoption, expanding charging infrastructure and strengthening the domestic manufacturing ecosystem, according to an official statement. With an outlay of Rs 11,900 crore and implementation extended until March 2028, the scheme supports multiple EV categories and infrastructure. It supports incentives for 28.30 lakh EVs, and also supports e-buses, charging stations and testing facilities, advancing cleaner, sustainable mobility across India, said the government factsheet. About Rs 4,391 crore has been allocated for the deployment of 14,028 e-buses under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. Of these, 14,000 e-buses have been allocated (as of August 2026). About 13,800 e-buses have been allocated to seven cities Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune and Surat. Grant support is also available for EV public charging stations (EV PCS) and upgradation of testing agencies. Nearly Rs 2,000 crore has been earmarked for nationwide EV PCS across India. Rs 851 crore has been approved for deployment of 8,147 chargers to three oil marketing companies and 10 states (as of September 28, 2026). Moreover, Rs 780 crore has been allocated for modernisation and upgradation of vehicle testing agencies. Electric mobility is gathering pace, driven by targeted policies, financial incentives and supportive measures. The scheme provides demand incentives and infrastructure support across various vehicle categories and associated components. The categories covered include e-2 Wheelers (e-2Ws), e-3 Wheelers (e-3Ws), including registered e-rickshaws and e-carts and L5, e-Ambulances, e-Trucks, e-Buses, charging infra, and upgradation of testing agencies. Registered e-2Ws receive an incentive of Rs 2,500/kWh (capped at Rs 5,000 per vehicle). This applies to vehicles priced up to Rs 1.5 lakh ex-factory, with a total fund allocation of Rs 2,767 crore. The scheme aims to support 45.79+ lakh registered e-2Ws. Target sales for the sub-component registered e-3W (L5) have been achieved, and the segment was closed on December 26, 2025. Support for e-3Ws (e-rickshaws and e-carts) continues until March 2028, said the factsheet.
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Eight Pune students drown at Diveagar beach during educational trip
Victims from Alandi were on an educational trip organised by Winners Academy for Std XI-XII science students
Eight Pune students drown at Diveagar beach during school picnic
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5 Scratch-Resistant Flooring Options for Homes with Kids and Pets
Introduction Kids running around the house, pets moving from room to room and furniture being shifted can put considerable wear on flooring. Over time, small scratches may become more noticeable, especially on glossy surfaces or darker finishes. Floors also have to deal with spills, muddy paws, dropped items and frequent cleaning without being difficult to maintain. Therefore, it is important that the right material offers a good balance between durability, comfort and appearance to achieve an attractive flooring design. Scratch resistance is important, but homeowners should also look at stain resistance, moisture performance, maintenance, surface texture and how the flooring suits each room. A practical choice can contribute to a polished, welcoming home. Which Flooring Options Work Best for Busy Family Homes? 1. Porcelain and Vitrified Tiles Porcelain and vitrified tiles are practical for homes with kids and pets. Their dense surfaces stand up to a lot of daily use. 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Eight Pune Students Drown Off Diveagar Beach In Raigad During Coaching Class Picnic
The students were part of a 48-member picnic group from a private coaching class in Pune district, police said.
8 Pune students drown during beach trip to Raigad, leaders express grief
8 Pune students drown during beach trip to Raigad, leaders express grief Raigad/Pune: Political leaders across all parties in Maharashtra expressed their condolences after a celebratory educational outing turned into a devastating tragedy on Thursday when eight 16-year-old students drowned while swimming in the Arabian Sea off Diveagar beach in Maharashtras Raigad district. The victims [] The post 8 Pune students drown during beach trip to Raigad, leaders express grief appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
8 Students From Pune Drown At Diveagar Beach
Eight Pune students drowned at Diveagar beach in Raigad while on a coaching institute trip. All eight bodies were recovered, officials said.
Eight students drown at Diveagar beach in Raigad; all bodies recovered
The students, studying in Classes XI and XII, were part of a group from the private coaching institute Winners Academy in Alandi, Pune district in Maharashtra, officials said
School picnic turns tragic as 8 students drown in Maha's Raigad
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A picnic at Diveagar beach turned tragic when eight students from Pune drowned after being swept away. They misjudged the sea's depth and current strength, leading to their distress. Local authorities and rescue teams responded promptly to recover all eight bodies. Maharashtra ministers expressed their condolences and sought details regarding the incident. Legal and administrative procedures are currently being conducted at the site of the tragedy.
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The students, of Class XI and XII, were part of a group from private coaching class 'Winners Academy' at Alandi in Pune district, police said
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Part of a group of 48 individuals, the 8 students ventured into the sea and were swept away after misjudging the depth and current.
8 Pune students on school picnic drown at Diveagar beach; bodies recovered
Eight students from Pune tragically drowned at Diveagar beach in Maharashtra during a school picnic. Authorities have confirmed that all eight bodies were recovered following the incident. The local police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning. Further details regarding the victims and the details of their outing are still awaited. This incident highlights the need for increased safety measures at popular tourist locations.
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