India opens Semicon 2.0 applications for materials, fabs and chip packaging
The government opened applications under three Semicon 2.0 pillars covering machinery and materials, fabs and chip packaging, and separately announced 12 electronics-components applicants approved under another scheme.
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
The Science and Technology Ministry said on 7 November that India and the European Union had completed negotiations for India's association with Horizon Europe, the EU research and innovation programme. The planned arrangement would let eligible Indian researchers, institutions and companies join collaborative funding calls and European research consortia, including in health, digital technology, industry, energy and mobility. Negotiations have concluded; the announcement does not itself establish that association has formally entered into force or that individual grants have been awarded.