A critical drug developed on a DRDO technology for radiological and nuclear emergencies has received approval from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The drug — ‘prussian blue’ insoluble formulations — was developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF). The TDF was launched primarily for creating an ecosystem for promoting self-reliance by building indigenous state-of-the-art systems for defence application. In a statement, the defence ministry said the drug has been developed by the industry based on the technology of Institute of Nuclear…
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APEDA entrusted to promote Indian millets in international market
The Agricultural & Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has been entrusted with the task of promoting Indian millets in the international market, the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel said in reply to a parliamentary question today. The following steps, inter-alia, are being taken to meet the export demand during International Year of Millets 2023: APEDA has published e-catalogues for 30 major millet importing countries and for 21 millet-producing Indian states. The e-catalogues have information on individual country profile; Indian…
Read MoreKotak Life Launches ‘Soch Ke Liya Hai’ Campaign With New ‘Kotak Protect India’ Insurance Plan Exclusively For Young Indians
Kotak Mahindra Life Insurance Company Ltd (Kotak Life) today announced the launch of an integrated brand campaign ‘Soch Ke Liya Hai’ alongside the launch of Kotak Protect India, a smart insurance plan, for a smart generation. The campaign is intended for the urban youth and encapsulates their responsible and future-forward mindset. The campaign combines humour with the message that even though today’s young Indians like to live life on their own terms and may appear to be self-indulgent, they are conscious of their responsibilities and know how to fulfill them…
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