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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced on 22 October 2026 that it has approved the acquisition of 100% of the equity share capital of Sahrudaya Health Care Pvt. Ltd. by Maybach Asia Holdings II Pte.
- Who it affects
- Sahrudaya Health Care Pvt. Ltd.
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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- Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 22 October 2026
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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced on 22 October 2026 that its Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached over 35 crore people, including 13.94 crore youth and 10.86 crore women. Launched on 15 August 2020, the campaign focuses on drug demand reduction through awareness, treatment, and community participation across more than 32 lakh educational institutions.
- Who it affects
- youth, women, and educational institutions
- When · Where
- By 31 December 2029: uprooting the drug trade from India (+2 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
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- 22 October 2026
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The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced on 19 October 2026 that it has completed the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, which ran from 17 September to 2 October 2026. The initiative involved the transformation of 9,845 cleanliness target units and the cleaning of 937 public spaces.
- Who it affects
- public spaces, water bodies, students, and sanitation workers
- When · Where
- From 17 September 2026: Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign (+2 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
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- 19 October 2026
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The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) announced on 17 October 2026 the conclusion of KAUMARACON 2026, a three-day international conference focused on advancing Ayurvedic child healthcare. The event coincided with the Institute's 10th Foundation Day, during which AIIA signed two Memorandums of Understanding with Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth and Arogya Bharati to improve knowledge-sharing.
- Who it affects
- AIIA, Rashtriya Ayurved Vidyapeeth, and Arogya Bharati
- When · Where
- On 17 October 2026: Conclusion of KAUMARACON 2026 and AIIA 10th Foundation Day · Across India
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- Press Information Bureau (PIB) Delhi
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- 17 October 2026
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The Department of Pharmaceuticals announced on 17 October 2026 that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade margins at 30% for 137 non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs. This measure is expected to reduce the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of these medicines by up to 70%.
- Who it affects
- patients and families affected by cancer
- When · Where
- Within 7 days: manufacturers to inform NPPA of revised prices (+1 more) · Across India
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- Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
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- 17 October 2026
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The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) announced on 17 October 2026 a draft amendment to prohibit the addition of sucrose and fructose in food products for infants up to six months old. This measure aims to reduce early exposure to added sugars to prevent childhood obesity and support healthy growth.
- Who it affects
- manufacturers of infant nutrition products
- When · Where
- Within 60 days: submission of objections and suggestions from stakeholders (+1 more) · Across India
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- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 17 October 2026
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The Ministry of Coal announced on 16 October 2026 that South Eastern Coalfields Limited (SECL) is improving service delivery through two digital platforms. The Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) digitizes patient records and medical reimbursement claims, while the PPO/Jeevan Pramaan Patra Portal allows retirees and their spouses to download pension documents and submit Life Certificates online.
- Who it affects
- employees and patients; retired employees and surviving spouses
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: implementation phase of Special Campaign 6 (+1 more) · Across India
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- Ministry of Coal
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- 16 October 2026
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The Vice-President of India released the memoir 'Dancing with Joy' by Dr. Ananda Shankar Jayant on 14 October 2026. During the event, the Vice-President highlighted government efforts to expand cancer care, including the establishment of over 700 District Clinics and 500 Day Care Cancer Centres.
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- Not stated in the document
- When · Where
- On 1 February 2026: nationwide HPV vaccination campaign launch · Across India
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- Vice President's Secretariat
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- 14 October 2026
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) announced on 14 October 2026 that it has approved the acquisition of a stake in Kids Clinic India Limited by NuageLux BidCo S.à r.l. The deal involves the acquisition of approximately 23% of the shareholding in Kids Clinic India Limited on a fully diluted basis.
- Who it affects
- NuageLux BidCo S.à r.l
- When · Where
- Not stated in the document · Across India
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- Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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- Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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- 14 October 2026
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The Department of Health and Family Welfare announced on 12 October 2026 that it is conducting 'Special Campaign 6' from 2 October to 31 October 2026. The initiative focuses on institutionalising Swachhata (cleanliness) and reducing the backlog of pending matters in government offices.
- Who it affects
- government offices and associated institutions
- When · Where
- From 2 October 2026: Special Campaign 6 (+1 more) · Across India
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- Department of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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- 12 October 2026
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The Department of Atomic Energy announced on 10 October 2026 that the Women’s Cancer Initiative of Tata Memorial Hospital is holding its 24th Annual Conference in Mumbai. The event brings together Indian and international experts to discuss precision diagnostics and new treatments for cervical, ovarian, and uterine cancers.
- Who it affects
- oncologists and medical practitioners
- When · Where
- On 8 October 2026: start of the 24th Annual Conference of the WCI–TMH (+3 more) · Across India
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- Department of Atomic Energy
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- 10 October 2026
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Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav inaugurated the second Indo-UK Health Conclave 2026 in New Delhi on 9 October 2026. The event saw the launch of a capacity-building initiative offering two six-month certificate courses for Ayush graduates and postgraduates in acute care, emergency support, and lifestyle health counselling.
- Who it affects
- Ayush graduates and postgraduates
- When · Where
- On 9 October 2026: Indo-UK Health Conclave 2026 · Across India
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- AYUSH
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- 9 October 2026
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