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At the release of the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026, the 10th edition, the government said India now ranks 8th in the world for contributions to WHO drug-safety monitoring (pharmacovigilance), up from 123rd ten years ago. Th...
The Ministry of AYUSH marked the 9th Siddha Day at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chennai on the theme 'Siddha for Global Health'. Siddha Day falls on 6 January each year, the birth anniversary of Sage Agathiyar, who is considere...
In January 2026, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced the expansion of several welfare schemes aimed at improving the socio-economic conditions of marginalized communities. The expansion focused on increasing financial...
The 50th meeting of PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation), the PM's technology-enabled platform launched in 2015 to monitor infrastructure projects and public grievances, was held in New Delhi. Five c...
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment will fund a National Drug Use Survey for 2025-26, covering about 20 lakh people in every State and Union Territory. For the first time, it will record traditional and local...
The Government of Tamil Nadu revised its District Mineral Foundation (DMF) Rules, with the Tamil Nadu District Mineral Foundation Rules, 2025 replacing the 2017 rules. The revision improves use of DMF funds for mining-af...
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, in an order dated 3 January 2026, appointed water conservationist Rajendra Singh - a Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient known as the 'Waterman of India' - as Commissioner to study...
The Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida opened India's first AI clinic in a government hospital. The Additional Director General of Health Services inaugurated it online. The clinic is run by...
From 1 February 2026, the Centre replaced the GST Compensation Cess on tobacco and pan masala with two new levies. Tobacco products will carry an Additional Excise Duty, and pan masala will carry a Health and National Se...
India and Pakistan exchanged lists of their nuclear installations on 1 January 2026 under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attacks against Nuclear Installations and Facilities (signed 31 Dec 1988, in force 27 Jan 1991...
In January 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) continued to advance its space capabilities through key mission developments and technological progress. The organisation focused on deploying advanced Earth...
Surat in Gujarat is close to becoming India's first fully slum-free city. The Surat Municipal Corporation rebuilt slum areas in place with permanent housing, mainly through the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, and moved thous...
