India opens Semicon 2.0 applications for materials, fabs and chip packaging
On 6 November, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology opened the Semicon 2.0 application portal for Pillars 2, 3 and 4 covering machinery and materials, additional fabrication plants and assembly, testing, marking and packaging. The ministry also announced 12 approved applicants under the separate Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. It cited a previously approved ₹1,27,500-crore Semicon 2.0 outlay. Opening an application window does not mean fresh projects under these pillars have been approved or commissioned.
Anti-cancer drug prices take effect on 9 November, NPPA says
The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority says revised maximum retail prices for 1,225 anti-cancer medicine formulations will take effect on 9 November 2026. The forecast savings are not yet realised.
Centre contests Karnataka's E20 claims after 893 fuel tests
The Petroleum Ministry says oil companies tested 893 E20 petrol samples that met its specified requirements, disputing Karnataka's findings. The differing results have not been independently reconciled.
India and EU conclude negotiations for Indian association with Horizon Europe
India and the EU have concluded negotiations on association with Horizon Europe, which could widen Indian participation in European research calls. Completion of talks is not the same as membership taking legal effect.
