NPPA releases Revised MRP for 543 brands of Anti-Cancer Medicines; List to be updated on continual basis; New Prices Effective from November 9, 2026

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Company Name Drug Name Strength & Dosage Form Brand Name Pack Size Old MRP (Rs.) Revised MRP (Rs.) RPG LIFE SCIENCES LTD Anastrozole 1 MG Tablet ANARZOLE 10 tablets 695.76 73.00 Dr. Reddys Laboratories Limited Azacitidine 100 MG Injection Azacytin 1 6,337.00 1,495.04 Abbott Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. Bevacizumab 100 mg/4 ml Injection BEVACIZAB 4 ml vial 21,767.70 5,930.13 NATCO PHARMA LIMITED Dasatinib 20 MG...


PM chairs 54th PRAGATI Meeting

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 54th meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, at Seva Teerth earlier today. The platform brings together the Central and State Governments to address implementation bottlenecks and improve the delivery of projects and welfare schemes. During the meeting, Prime Minister reviewed infrastructure projects ...


Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on protecting and nurturing nature for the welfare and prosperity of all

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today shared Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasising on the importance of protecting and nurturing nature for the welfare and prosperity of all: पालयन् प्रकृतिं राजा सुखी भवति नान्यथा। प&#23...


LOK SABHA SPEAKER EMPHASISES THE NEED FOR MUTUAL RESPECT EVEN AMID DIFFERENCES OF OPINION IN A DEMOCRACY

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla today emphasised that differences of opinion and perspective are natural in a democracy, but disagreements must always be expressed with mutual respect and dignity. He observed that Sant Kabir's teachings underscore the importance of restraint in speech, ethical conduct and respect for others, even when opinions differ. Addressing the Sant Kabir Mahotsav and the foundation stone-laying ceremony of t...


Vice-President of India and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Meets Delegation of European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET)

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Vice-President and Chairman, Rajya Sabha, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today met a delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) led by H.E. Mr. David McAllister at Parliament House, New Delhi. He said that India-EU relations have witnessed remarkable progress in recent years across a range of sectors and thanked the leadership of both India and EU for taking it forward. Emphasizing the shared found...


Cabinet approves Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved to release an additional instalment of Dearness Allowance (DA) to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 01.07.2026 representing an increase of 3% over the existing rates of 60% of the Basic Pay/Pension, to compensate against price rise. The combined impact on the exchequer on account of increase in both Dearne...


Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS), namely, the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Gram Swaraj Yojana (PM VGSY), a next-generation governance transformation initiative aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat. The scheme is approved for implementation from 2026-27 to 2030-31 (co-terminus with the Sixteenth Finance Commission period). Financial implicatio...


Cabinet approves Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme for Building a Globally Competitive Sports Manufacturing Ecosystem

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme with a total outlay of Rs.1,856.67 crore for the period 2026 to 2033-34. The scheme aims to promote investment, manufacturing, innovation and exports, and strengthen India's position in the global sports goods sector. Announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, the Scheme seeks to strengthen India's sports...


Cabinet approves Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS) with budgetary outlay of Rs.10,000 crore upto FY 2039-40 envisages to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem in India, reduce import dependence and strengthen supply-chain resilience. The scheme is intended to support new manufacturing facilities as well as expansion of ex...


Three-Day Workshop on Telugu Ayurvedic Manuscripts Transcription and Editing Concludes at CCRAS-NIIMH, Hyderabad

India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A three-day workshop on 'Telugu Ayurvedic Manuscripts Transcription and Editing' concluded today at the auditorium of the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH), Hyderabad. Organised from October 26 to 28, 2026, the workshop focused on developing specialised skills for deciphering, transcribing, analysing and critically editing ancient medical knowledge preserved in historical Telugu palm-leaf and paper manuscripts. ...