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Union Health Ministry Issues Advisory on Regulation of Stem Cell Therapy
MoHFW issued an advisory (16 Sep 2026) to states/UTs on regulating stem cell therapy under the Clinical Establishments Act framework. It reiterates that standard/routine therapeutic use is allowed only for MoHFW-approved indications, while unproven uses (including stem-cell therapy for ASD) should not be offered commercially and should remain under clinical trials with proper approvals.
Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 (as follow-on to Semicon 1.0) to scale India’s semiconductor ecosystem across R&D, chip design, fabs, machines/materials and talent, including ATMP/OSAT. The move aims to position India as a trusted global semiconductor hub and support Viksit Bharat.
Indus Waters Treaty needs modernisation, experts say amid deadlock
A Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration order limits India’s ability to unilaterally withdraw from the Indus Waters Treaty, prolonging the dispute with Pakistan. India has rejected the order, keeping the treaty modernisation debate in a deadlock.
India flags impact on ties, energy markets from US law on Russian oil imports
The US House passed a bipartisan sanctions bill on Russia linked to the Ukraine war, empowering the US to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries including India for energy imports from Russia. India flagged the potential impact on ties and global energy markets.
India rice output faces biggest drop in nearly 20 yrs
India’s rice production has reportedly fallen sharply, the largest drop in about two decades. The development is tied to concerns around agricultural output, food security and market/price implications.
In charts: How India’s Russian oil imports shifted amid US tariff flip-flops
India’s Russian crude imports have risen, but US legislation could impose up to 100% tariffs on buyers of Russian energy. This adds pressure to India’s energy-security diversification and import sourcing strategy.
S&T based community initiative improves detection and control of TB in Rajasthan
DST-backed S&T community initiative, executed through AIIMS Jodhpur, used cluster surveys, active case finding and lab confirmation to improve TB detection and control in underserved tribal districts of Rajasthan. It emphasized early detection, preventive screening and timely treatment, supported by data-driven diagnostics and awareness.
Text of PM’s remarks during the release of instalment under the Annapurna Yojana in West Bengal via video conferencing
PM released an instalment under the Annapurna Yojana in West Bengal via video conferencing. The remarks highlight monthly financial support to women beneficiaries to ease household expenses and strengthen confidence.
NIA court issues arrest warrant against Pakistan-based LeT ‘commander’ Saifullah for his role in attacks in J&K
An NIA special court in Jammu issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Pakistan-based LeT ‘commander’ Saifullah for alleged involvement in major attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, including the 2025 Pahalgam attack. The NIA alleges he facilitated terrorism by providing weapons, funds and directions from Pakistan.
Arunachal CM denies using might for proposed mega dam on Siang River
Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu denied allegations of coercion in the Siang mega dam (Siang Upper Multipurpose Project) and said consultations with villagers are ongoing. The controversy follows a CBI case involving an anti-dam activist over alleged foreign funding under FCRA, amid India-China hydropower competition on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Siang river system.
