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.
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.
Government sets up committee to review pharmaceutical marketing practices
A committee chaired by NITI Aayog Member Dr M. Srinivas will review the rules on pharmaceutical marketing practices and report within two months.
Price of 137 anti-cancer drugs to fall by up to 70% as NPPA caps trade margins
The NPPA has capped trade margins on 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30% of MRP, which could cut prices by up to 70% from November 9, 2026.
FSSAI proposes ban on added sucrose and fructose in foods for infants up to six months
FSSAI has published a draft amendment to stop the addition of sucrose and fructose to food products meant for infants up to six months of age.
Ayush patent filings rise from 63 to 590 a year; 711 patents granted since 2014-15
A government report shows 4,077 Ayush-related patent applications and 711 grants between 2014-15 and 2025-26, with annual filings up from 63 to 590.
Ayush Ministry issues treatment guidelines for psoriasis, vitiligo and other skin disorders
The Ministry of Ayush has issued Standard Treatment Guidelines for skin disorders across Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with Yoga included.
Nadda lays foundation stone of ICMR high-altitude medicine centre at Keylong
Health Minister JP Nadda laid the foundation stone of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong, Himachal Pradesh.
Centre asks states to make hospitals and clinics display rates for services
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava has written to all states and UTs to ensure clinical establishments prominently display rates for their services.
Robotics in medicine will go beyond surgery to every specialty, says Jitendra Singh
Jitendra Singh told SRS India 2026 that robotics, AI and nanoscience will drive precision medicine, and that tele-robotics can take specialists to patients anywhere.