Hetero Labs donated electoral bonds worth Rs. 60 crore
IT Dept had found Rs. 550 crore unaccounted income during raid at Hetero Labs in 2021
New Delhi: The release of data on electoral bonds by the Election Commission, as mandated by the Supreme Court, has shed light on concerning contributions from pharmaceutical companies, particularly Hetero Drugs, a major manufacturer of Remdesivir, a drug crucial in treating COVID-19 patients.
According to the data, Hetero Drugs and its subsidiary Hetero Labs have collectively donated ₹60 crore to political parties through electoral bonds. Hetero Labs is the manufacturer of Remdesivir, which has been touted as a "life-saving drug" in the treatment of COVID-19 but has faced criticism due to its high cost and availability issues.
The significant contribution made by Hetero Drugs raises questions about the potential influence of pharmaceutical companies on political parties, particularly in a context where healthcare and drug pricing policies are of paramount importance.
It's worth noting that Hetero Drugs and Hetero Labs have faced scrutiny in the past. In 2021, both companies were subjected to income tax raids, with the IT department reportedly detecting unaccounted income amounting to ₹550 crore during the raids conducted at their offices in Sanath Nagar.
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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
