Revised MRP of 543 anti-cancer medicines to apply from November 9
The NPPA has published revised MRPs for 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines, with prices falling by up to about 90% in some cases from November 9, 2026.
Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for central government employees and pensioners
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3% increase in DA and DR, taking it to 63% from July 1, 2026, for 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.
Concessional local pass from November 1 for residents within 20 km of NH toll plazas
Residents within 20 km of a national highway toll plaza can buy a concessional local pass for ₹1,500 or ₹3,000 a year from November 1, 2026.
Cyclone Arnab to cross Andhra coast on October 28; Cabinet Secretary reviews preparedness
Cyclone Arnab is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast as a very severe cyclonic storm on October 28. The NCMC reviewed preparations in five states and Puducherry.
RELIEF scheme for exporters extended till March 31, 2027 amid West Asia disruptions
Component II of RELIEF, which gives exporters 95 per cent risk coverage on ECGC-covered shipments to specified regions, will now run until March 31, 2027.
Rajnath Singh to lead Indian delegation at 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu, Philippines
Rajnath Singh will address the 13th ADMM-Plus in Cebu on October 28-29 and hold bilateral meetings with defence ministers of participating countries.
PM Modi inaugurates RBI data centre and cybersecurity training institute in Bhubaneswar
The new RBI data centre in Bhubaneswar will host mission-critical payment and settlement systems, while the training institute will focus on cybersecurity.
NCB’s Operation Trident hits 38 locations in Assam, Mizoram and Manipur; 18 arrested
Operation Trident led to 18 arrests, the freezing of 1,424 bank accounts and the attachment of properties worth ₹17.82 crore, Amit Shah said.
Jitendra Singh opens AATAL lab to trace sources of Delhi-NCR air pollution in real time
The AATAL laboratory at IITM Delhi will show what Delhi-NCR air pollution is made of and where it comes from, and is linked to the AIRWISE forecast system.
11 crore Farmer IDs created five months ahead of deadline, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Centre has created 11 crore Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission, five months before the March 2027 deadline.