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The government has significantly reformed the Drugs (Prices Control) Order, 2013, easing compliance for drugmakers. Overcharging liability is now narrowed, focusing only on stock sold above ceiling prices by retailers or distributors, not entire batches. New drug launches will also see simplified pricing approvals, reducing procedural delays and streamlining market entry for similar products.

The Supreme Court has nullified orders from NCLT and NCLAT due to their reliance on fabricated AI-generated case laws. Justices cautioned against unchecked AI use, emphasizing human control in justice delivery. The court stressed a zero-tolerance approach for unverified AI precedents, declaring any decision based on such material invalid. A committee will now explore this issue, highlighting the risks of delegating critical thinking to AI.

This district in Madhya Pradesh has demonstrated effective grassroots strategies for HPV vaccination delivery

Prime Minister Modi and his Japanese counterpart reaffirmed commitment to an early Quad summit, stressing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and opposing restrictive measures. The joint statement unequivocally condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, specifically mentioning groups like Jaish and Lashkar, and supported India's IEA membership. Both nations also voiced opposition to unilateral actions in the East and South China Seas.

Refers to remarks by Vajpayee, and the RSS chief while calling for improved relations with the neighbouring country

India has ranked in the top two for the most Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) in athletics between 2022 and 2025

The Enforcement Directorate is opting for large-scale compounding of Foreign Exchange Management Act (Fema) cases, with the Reserve Bank of India's approval, to expedite resolutions and avoid lengthy legal battles. Over 150 Fema cases have been terminated in the past 15 months following "no-objection certificates" from the ED. This approach, involving penalty payments, aims to foster a more facilitative business environment in India.

Following a directive to Meta, the Indian government has now issued notices to Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations on their existing username systems. Authorities are seeking details on how these platforms prevent fraud, impersonation, and scams, giving them three days to respond. The government also questioned Telegram's continued offering of its username feature, citing concerns over potential cybercrime.

Justices Anita Sumanth and Sunder Mohan direct the two joint secretaries in the ministries to pay ₹50,000 to High Court Legal Services Committee

The High Court had found several ‘illegalities and irregularities’ in the appointment process undertaken in 2023

Escoms have been asked to submit their disagreement and inform the KERC that the government does not concur with the application: CM

Legal decks have been cleared for the rollout of the VB-G RAM G scheme in Karnataka with the State government issuing a notification in this regard on Thursday. The notification comes on the eve of the meeting of RDPR Ministers convened by the Centre in Delhi

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