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India Launches PathGennie to Accelerate Drug Discovery

December 31, 2025

India Develops PathGennie to Boost Drug Research

India has taken a significant leap in biomedical innovation with the development of PathGennie, an indigenous open-source software designed to accelerate drug discovery. Developed under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the tool enhances the accuracy of computational simulations used to evaluate potential drug molecules, strengthening India’s growing ecosystem in computational biology and pharmaceutical research.

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8th Pay Commission from January 2026: Salary Hike Explained

December 31, 2025

8th Pay Commission: Clearing the Salary Hike Confusion

The 8th Central Pay Commission (8th CPC) has triggered widespread expectations of an immediate salary increase for central government employees from January 1, 2026. However, this assumption reflects a misunderstanding of how pay commission reforms are implemented in India. While January 2026 is being discussed as the effective date, it does not mean salaries will be revised from that day.

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RBI Reviews Scale-Based Regulation Framework for NBFCs

December 31, 2025

RBI Initiates Review of NBFC Regulatory Framework

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has begun a comprehensive review of the Scale-Based Regulation (SBR) framework governing Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs). Introduced in 2022, the framework was designed to align regulatory intensity with the size, complexity and systemic importance of NBFCs. The review reflects concerns over rising financial risks amid the sector’s rapid expansion.

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World’s First ITVISMA Gene Therapy Administered in Abu Dhabi

December 31, 2025

Historic First in Global Gene Therapy

Abu Dhabi has achieved a landmark breakthrough in global healthcare by becoming the first place in the world to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The treatment was successfully delivered at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City on December 28, 2025, positioning the UAE at the forefront of genomics-based precision medicine.

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India’s Gross NPAs Fall to Multi-Decade Low of 2.1 percent, RBI Report Shows

December 30, 2025

Banking Sector Records Sharp Improvement in Asset Quality

India’s banking system has achieved a significant turnaround in asset quality, with non-performing assets (NPAs) falling to their lowest levels in decades. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the gross NPA (GNPA) ratio of scheduled commercial banks declined to 2.1 per cent by September 30, 2025, while net NPAs dropped to 0.5 per cent, reflecting stronger balance sheets and effective risk management.

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