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Centre Caps Trade Margins on Non-Scheduled Cancer Drugs at 30%

The central government has capped trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at 30% of their maximum retail price, aiming to reduce prices by up to 70%. This move is expected to save cancer patients ₹2,500 crore annually. The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority found some medicines had mark-ups as high as 700%. An expert committee will finalize the list of covered medicines.

Hindustan Times··New Delhi

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Entertainment

Amitabh Bachchan Mourns Nana Patekar's Death, Shares KBC Video

Amitabh Bachchan expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nana Patekar, praising his courage and contributions. He shared a video from the show Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) and noted that he missed receiving Nana's usual message today, reflecting on their bond and Nana's impactful work.

Amar Entertainment·

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Politics

Kerala HC directs agencies to prepare for Sabarimala pilgrimage season

The Kerala High Court Division Bench reviewed two reports by Sabarimala Special Commissioner R. Jayakrishnan regarding waste management in Erumely during the 'maasa puja' and festival seasons. The court directed the Kerala Water Authority and Devaswom Board to repair main booster stations at Neelimala and Appachimedu and ensure proper arrangements for the pilgrimage season.

The Hindu··Erumely

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Politics

Three Rebel SP MLAs to Join BJP on October 14 in Uttar Pradesh

Three rebel Samajwadi Party MLAs—Rakesh Pratap Singh (Gauriganj, Amethi), Abhay Singh (Gosainganj, Ayodhya), and Vinod Chaturvedi (Kalpi, Jalaun)—are set to formally join the Bharatiya Janata Party on October 14. This move follows political realignments since the February 2024 Rajya Sabha elections. Senior BJP leaders including Pankaj Chaudhary and Smriti Irani are expected to attend the induction event in Gauriganj, Amethi.

News18··Gauriganj

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Health

Orthopaedic Surgeon Advises How to Maintain Spine Health with Age

Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Pushkar Chawla explains that while spine changes are natural with age, they don't have to cause constant pain. He highlights disc dehydration, muscle weakness, stiffness, posture changes, and wear as factors affecting spinal health. Dr. Chawla recommends regular low-impact exercise like walking, swimming, cycling, and yoga, plus strength training for core, back, hips, and legs to maintain spine strength and mobility.

HT Health·

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Politics

CJP Alleges Rajasthan Police Detained Deepak Baliyan, Forced 100km Drive

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) accused Rajasthan Police of forcibly detaining its national organisational co-in-charge Deepak Baliyan from his Alwar residence and manhandling him despite his fractured leg. Police denied detaining him. The party claims Baliyan was driven 100km before being released, highlighting alleged police misconduct in Rajasthan's Alwar district.

Times of India··Alwar

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