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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.
Science & TechGS-II: Health regulation; Supreme Court judgments impacting policyGS-III: Regulation of biomedicine/advanced medical therapies (stem cell therapy)PIB India +1 स्रोत
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.
Science & TechGS-II: Government policies for research and innovation (institutional support)GS-III: Science and technology—domestic capacity building in semiconductors; industrial ecosystem and advanced manufacturingPIB India
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.
International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral agreements and international treaties; India’s stand in international legal forumsGS-II: Effect of international adjudication/arbitration on national policyMongabay India
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.
International RelationsGS-II: India’s interests in global groupings and agreements involving defence and tradeGS-II: Bilateral/multilateral relations and external influences on India’s economic interestsGS-III: External sector—trade, sanctions and their impact on domestic economy/energy importsLiveMint · Economy
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.
EconomyGS-III: Food security; production trends of major cropsGS-III: Government policies for agriculture and price stabilityEconomic Times · Top Stories
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.
International RelationsGS-II: India’s foreign policy and energy security concernsGS-III: Indian economy—external energy dependence and import dynamicsLiveMint · Economy
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.
Science & TechGS-II: Health initiatives at community level; role of research and institutions in public service deliveryGS-III: Public health—TB control, screening, diagnostics and drug-resistance related measuresPIB India
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.
SocietyGS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections and womenGS-III: Inclusive growth and role of social welfare expenditurePIB India
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.
SecurityGS-II: Internal security challenges (terrorism) and related measuresGS-II: Judicial/police processes—investigations and warrants under anti-terror frameworksThe Hindu · National
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.
EnvironmentGS-II: Government policies and interventions; public participation/consultationsGS-III: Conservation of environment; dams and river basin impacts; climate/environment governanceThe Hindu · National