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NPPA: India’s Drug Price Regulator – Functions, Powers and Recent Actions

Jun 15, 2026

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The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) is India’s independent drug price regulator, established in 1997. It ensures availability and affordability of essential medicines. In June 2026, NPPA raised ceiling prices of two key cancer drugs by 50% to tackle shortages caused by soaring raw material costs, invoking special public interest provisions.

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FSSAI Cracks Down on Misleading Food Labels: ‘Healthy’, ‘Zero Maida’ Claims Under Scanner

Jun 15, 2026

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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to food companies for using misleading claims like “healthy”, “zero maida”, “true vitamin”, and “plant-based vegan” on packaged foods. The regulator warns that such terms often mislead consumers and violate food labelling laws. Organic claims without certification are also under scrutiny.

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ANCHOR: IIT Madras Creates World’s Most Detailed 3D Atlas of Human Brainstem

Jun 15, 2026

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IIT Madras has released ANCHOR, the world’s most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem. It is 1,000 times more detailed than MRI and maps over 200 brainstem nuclei. Developed by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, it will help scientists study brain development and diseases.

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Kerala Launches ‘Priyadarshini’: Free Bus Travel for Women and Transgender Persons

Jun 15, 2026

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Kerala launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme for women and transgender persons on 15 June 2026. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated it at Thampanoor Central Bus Station. The scheme covers ordinary KSRTC buses and is expected to reduce women’s travel expenses by 15-25%. The state will compensate the bus corporation.

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Global Wind Day 2026: India Targets 100 GW Wind Energy by 2030

Jun 15, 2026

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India celebrates Global Wind Day 2026 with a renewed focus on wind energy. The country has 56 GW installed capacity and aims for 100 GW by 2030. The theme is ‘Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration’. India ranks fourth globally in wind power. A record 6.05 GW was added in 2025-26.

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