In a significant move to strengthen the regulation of advanced biological therapies in India, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs (Eighth Amendment) Rules, 2026, expanding the scope of the Central Licence Approving Authority (CLAA) under the Drugs Rules, 1945. Through this amendment, Cell or Stem Cell Derived Products, Gene Therapeutic Products, and Xenografts have been formally included alongside Recombinant DNA (r-DNA) derived drugs within the CLAA licensing framework.

Mankind Pharma has announced a strategic collaboration with Denovo Sciences to strengthen its drug discovery capabilities through artificial intelligence (AI), marking a significant step toward technology-enabled pharmaceutical research. The partnership aims to accelerate the identification of promising drug candidates while reducing the time and cost associated with early-stage drug development.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released the second draft of the National Pharmacy Commission (NPC) Bill, 2026, inviting comments and suggestions from the general public and stakeholders. The proposed legislation aims to establish the National Pharmacy Commission (NPC) as the new regulatory body for pharmacy education and professional standards in India while repealing the Pharmacy Act, 1948. Public comments can be submitted within one month from the publication of the notice dated 1 July 2026.

CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow is a premier institute functioning under the aegis of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an autonomous body functioning under the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India.

Walk-in-interview for engagement of Project Staff under different Projects are to be held in CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow. 

The Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) is a Comprehensive Cancer Centre with a mission to achieve the highest standards in patient care, cancer prevention, cancer research and professional development for oncology and allied disciplines. TMC is an autonomous body funded, controlled by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. TMC is affiliated to Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI).