Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt resignation as Vice President, ostensibly due to health reasons, has been met with muted reactions from both the government and opposition. Dhankhar’s acceptance of an opposition motion against Justice Yashwant Varma triggered a no-confidence threat from the NDA, leading to his swift departure. Political circles are now focused on his replacement, with Dhankhar seemingly isolated after the controversial decision.

NPPA monitors prices of all drugs not listed in Schedule I of the Drug Price Control Order (DPCO), 2013. These ‘non-scheduled formulations’ had more freedom in pricing—until now

The celebration is expected to feature grand operational demonstrations and public outreach programs along Thiruvananthapuram’s Arabian Sea coastline.