NPPA caps trade margins on 137 cancer drugs at 30%, revised prices from Nov 9India's National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority has capped trade margins for 137 anti-cancer drugs at 30% of their maximum retail price. ...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on social media curbs for kidsThe petition, filed by Emerald Heights International School, Indore, and its director Siddharth Singh, seeks comprehensive safeguards for c...
17 Oct, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
AYUSH sees rise in patents filings showcasing innovation growth; 4,077 applications filed from 2014 to 2026Ayush-related Intellectual Property activity has seen substantial growth, with over 4,000 patent applications from 2014 to 2026. The Minist...
16 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
5 killed, 16 injured in Houthi attack on Yemen's Aden presidential palaceA recent Houthi attack targeted the al-Maashiq Presidential Palace in Yemen, killing five people and injuring 16 others. Following this str...
16 Oct, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
Why is the haze so bad in Southeast Asia this year?Indonesia's prolonged wildfires have blanketed Southeast Asia in hazardous haze, driving respiratory illness cases higher, disrupting fligh...
15 Oct, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
Health ministry asked to examine coronary stent safety concernsCabinet secretariat has directed the Union health ministry to investigate safety issues related to coronary stents. These concerns were rai...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.34 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 52,878 crore IDBI Bank sale to Fairfax arm in India’s largest financial-sector FDIThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the strategic sale of IDBI Bank to a Fairfax Group arm, Union Minister Ashwini Vaish...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
Centre calls for convergence of JJM 2.0, VB-G RAM G to ensure sustainable rural drinking waterThe Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is urging better coordination between Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and VB-G RAM G. Initiatives di...
14 Oct, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
Shipping ministry launches 2 credit risk insurance products for ship building industryThese policies include the Shipbuilding Project Credit Risk Insurance Policy for export projects and the Business Credit Shield Policy for ...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Nadda to lay foundation stone of ICMR's high-altitude medicine centre in KeylongUnion Health Minister J P Nadda will lay the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research. Thi...
11 Oct, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
National Formulary of India lists drugs not approved by CDSCO, DCGI seeks explanation from IPCThe National Formulary of India released its latest edition amidst concerns regarding unapproved drugs included in it. The Drug Controller ...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Health ministry proposes curbs on prescription drug ads by retailers, wholesalers and distributorsThe union health ministry has proposed extending advertising restrictions on prescription drugs to retailers and distributors. This change ...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Pharmacies, drug distributors may need approval to advertise prescription medicinesThe Union health ministry aims to restrict advertising of prescription drugs by retailers and distributors, requiring prior government appr...
09 Oct, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
India, Cote d'Ivoire discuss defence, anti-terrorism, trade and development cooperationIndia and Côte d’Ivoire discussed strengthening cooperation in defence and anti-terrorism, including training, capacity building and instit...
08 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Women account for over 57% of online medical consultations through eSanjeevaniThe eSanjeevani platform has reached a significant milestone of 50 crore teleconsultations across India. It shows notable participation, wi...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Ayush services sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods; women constitute 43% of the workforceThe Ayush services sector supports 1.76 million livelihoods in India and has a significant female workforce. Women's participation in organ...
05 Oct, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 4,000 as health workers protest delayed paymentCongo's Ebola outbreak has resulted in more than 4,000 deaths amid ongoing struggles to contain the virus. Health workers in Bunia proteste...
02 Oct, 2026, 04.20 PM IST