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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Over 100 flights delayed at Delhi airport
New Delhi (PTI): More than 100 flights were delayed at the Delhi airport on Sunday due to adverse weather conditions.
An official said there have been no flight diversions or cancellations so far. Low visibility conditions due to dense fog have been impacting flight operations for three days now.
"Low Visibility Procedures are still in progress at Delhi Airport. However, there has been no impact on flight operations. Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information," DIAL said in a post on X at 8.45 am.
The official said more than 100 flights were delayed at the airport.
Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) operates the national capital's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), which handles around 1,300 flight movements daily.
"Due to adverse weather conditions, flights to/from Delhi, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Lucknow are impacted," IndiGo said in a post on X at 12.59 am.
While regretting the inconvenience caused to passengers, the airline also requested them to visit its website or app to explore alternate flight options.
