Govt Advises OTT Platforms to Drop Pakistan-Origin Content
The I&B Ministry advises OTT and streaming platforms to remove all Pakistan-origin content, citing national security concerns after the Pahalgam attack.
Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana Extended Till 2026
ESIC extends Atal Beemit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana till June 2026 with relaxed eligibility and enhanced relief for unemployed insured persons.
ESIC Extends Family Medical Benefits in 15 UP Districts
From April 1, 2025, ESIC medical benefits cover families of insured persons in 15 more districts of Uttar Pradesh, per latest ESIC notification.
ESIC Expands Medical Benefits to Families in Nagaland
ESIC to offer medical benefits to families of insured persons in eight districts of Nagaland starting May 1, 2025, under Regulation 95-A provisions.
Indian Nursing Council to Celebrate International Nurses Day with Online Webinar
The Indian Nursing Council (INC) has announced it will celebrate International Nurses Day on May 13, 2025, with an online webinar. The event is scheduled to take place from 11 am to 12 pm and will be accessible to all interested individuals through a YouTube live link.
PCI Announces Inspection and Affiliation Fees for New Pharmacy Institutions
The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has issued guidelines outlining the inspection and affiliation fees applicable to new pharmacy institutions seeking approval for Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm.) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) courses. The PCI clarifies that this Inspection Fee is in addition to the annual “Affiliation Fee,” which stands at ₹15,000 per course. Therefore, new institutions will be required to remit both fees.
CEA Report Highlights Failures in High Voltage Substation Equipment
The report, prepared based on data provided by 26 power utilities and deliberations held on March 24 and 25, 2025, in New Delhi, highlights a total of 162 failure incidents involving various crucial substation components. These include Transformers, Reactors, Instrument Transformers, Surge Arresters, Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Wave Traps, Coupling Capacitors, Bays, Cables, and PASS Modules.
Power Ministry Amends Rules on Late Payment Surcharge for Electricity
While the original rules specifically mentioned “inter-state transmission licensees,” the amendment removes the “inter-state” qualifier, suggesting that the rules will now apply to all transmission licensees, regardless of whether their operations span across states or are confined within a single state.
CDSCO Seeks Feedback on Draft Guidelines for Similar Biologics in India, 2025
The draft guidelines aim to provide a clear regulatory pathway for manufacturers seeking marketing authorization for similar biologics in India. According to the CDSCO, these guidelines emphasize a comprehensive stepwise approach to demonstrate similarity between a proposed similar biologic product and its reference biological product (RBP).
DPIIT and Hafele India Sign MoU to Boost Manufacturing Innovation
Under this strategic collaboration, Hafele will drive initiatives that support product innovation, local sourcing, and entrepreneurship through targeted investments, mentorship, and integration into global value chains.
