Novo Nordisk files FDA application for once-weekly obesity drug CagriSema

If cleared by regulators, CagriSema would become the first treatment to combine a GLP-1 receptor agonist and a long-acting amylin analogue in a single injection

Godavari Biorefineries launches US biotech arm to advance novel cancer therapies

The move strengthens GBL’s clinical-stage presence in the United States

Merck’s KEYTRUDA–Padcev combo delivers survival gains in Phase 3 bladder cancer trial

Vanda Pharmaceuticals seeks FDA nod for breakthrough psoriasis drug

Imsidolimab, an IgG4 IL-36 receptor antagonist, works by inhibiting IL-36 receptor signaling, directly addressing the deficiency in the IL-36RA regulator common in GPP patients

Alphyn Biologics bags $25 million financing to advance breakthrough skin disease therapies

Alphyn is developing Zabalafin Hydrogel as the first therapy to simultaneously tackle the interconnected drivers of AD

Anova launches AI-powered patient matching platform to speed clinical trial enrollment

Clinical trial enrollment has long been a bottleneck in drug development

Anil Koul joins Mankind Pharma as Group Chief Scientific Officer

More than five drug candidates from his team progressed to human trials including drugs like Rilematovir (Phase IIb), and Bedaquiline

EMA backs Eylea 8 mg for retinal vein occlusion

The positive CHMP opinion is supported by results from the Phase III QUASAR trial

Bristol Myers Squibb unveils breakthrough Lymphoma data

Golcadomide, a CELMoD agent, continued to deliver deep and durable responses in aggressive B-cell and follicular lymphomas

Only 4-5 Indian pharma companies have a strong presence in Russia but the opportunity is far bigger now: Manish Kumar, Vice-Chairman, Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Indian Commission; and President, Soltex Group

India has deep strengths in reverse engineering and API development, while Russia has strong capabilities in certain vaccines, biologicals, and niche therapeutic segments. Collaboration can significantly shorten R&D timelines