Drug Pricing & Courts: Novartis and Eli Lilly opposed a Kerala High Court plea to cut breast cancer drug prices in India, arguing costs and pointing to a big gap between India sales and global revenues. Tobacco Control: India ordered states to crack down on nicotine pouch sales, warning of addiction risks—especially for children and young adults. Global Health Policy: India urged fair pathogen access and benefit sharing under the WHO Pandemic Agreement at a UN meeting, stressing resilient health systems and lab capacity. Workplace Welfare: The Cabinet raised the PF wage ceiling from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000, increasing mandatory employer-employee contributions for higher earners. Aviation Safety: Pilots’ body FIP asked for professional pilots to be included in any independent review of the Air India AI171 crash report, citing technical concerns. Cancer Care Access: An oncologist backed a five-year agenda to make advanced genomic testing and targeted cancer therapies affordable for lower-income patients. Mental Health in Schools: CISCE plans a three-tier student mental health initiative for ~16 lakh students, starting with school dialogues in October. Public Health & Food Safety: FSSAI told the Supreme Court it plans front-of-pack nutrition warning labels using a red hexagon model, aiming to finalise draft rules in about four months. Healthcare Workforce Demand: AIIMS nursing entrance saw a huge jump in applications, with 1.91 lakh for BSc Nursing.