Daily News Wrap 8 Nov 2026: Cancer Drug Prices, Horizon Europe, Paraguay, Shami

DAILY NEWS WRAP | 8 NOVEMBER 2026

Ten stories from 6 and 7 November 2026 that a CLAT, UPSC or SSC aspirant can revise from: cheaper anti-cancer drugs, India’s association with Horizon Europe, the impeachment of Paraguay’s President, Assam’s drone ban near Amur falcon roosts, Mohammed Shami’s Test retirement, GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR, the IAF’s IL-76 landing at Nyoma, a first for Indian women’s doubles tennis, an AFC coaching award and the Centre’s rice stock order.

1. Prices of 137 Anti-Cancer Drugs Fall from 9 November

Revised prices for 137 anti-cancer drugs take effect on 9 November 2026 after the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) capped trade margins at 30 per cent. The government estimates consumers will save Rs 3,502.31 crore a year. So far 76 companies have reported revised MRPs for 1,225 formulations; 1,031 show lower prices, 600 brands have cut prices by over 50 per cent, and the largest cut is 96.45 per cent. Prices can be checked on the Pharma Sahi Daam app.

2. India and the EU Conclude Talks on Horizon Europe Association

India and the European Union have concluded negotiations on India’s association with Horizon Europe, the EU’s Euro 93.5 billion research and innovation programme. Once the agreement is signed, researchers in India can receive funding directly and lead projects under its Pillar II. Signing is likely in January, with association set to begin in January 2027. Horizon Europe runs from 2021 to 2027, and 23 non-EU countries are associated with it.

3. Paraguay’s Senate Impeaches the President

On 6 November 2026 Paraguay’s Senate impeached the President over the collapse of Ueno Bank, which left more than half of the population without access to their accounts. 44 of the 45 senators voted in favour; he was then placed under house arrest. Vice-President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as interim president. Paraguay’s capital is Asuncion.

4. Assam Bans Drones Near Amur Falcon Roosting Sites

On 6 November 2026 Assam’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests prohibited unauthorised drone flying, photography and videography near Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) congregation and roosting sites, after reports of content creators flying drones close to the birds. Key sites are Umrangso in Dima Hasao and Dharamtul in Morigaon. Amur falcons breed in southeast Russia and northern China and winter in southern Africa, a round trip of at least 22,000 km.

5. Mohammed Shami Retires from Test Cricket

Pace bowler Mohammed Shami, 36, announced his retirement from Test cricket on 6 November 2026 with 229 wickets from 64 Tests at an average of 27.71, including six five-wicket hauls. He will continue to play white-ball cricket. He made his Test debut against the West Indies at Eden Gardens on 6 November 2013.

6. GRAP Stage III Invoked in Delhi-NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR on 6 November 2026 after the average AQI reached 382 (‘very poor’). BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers face bans, dusty construction is suspended, and classes up to Class 5 may move to hybrid mode. GRAP has four stages.

7. IAF IL-76 Lands at Nyoma, 13,629 Feet

An Indian Air Force IL-76MD landed at the Nyoma air base in eastern Ladakh, located at 13,629 feet, which the IAF called the highest-altitude landing ever achieved by the aircraft. Daulat Beg Oldi ALG, at 16,700 feet, is known as the highest airfield in the world.

8. Adkar and Bhosale: First All-Indian Pair in a WTA Doubles Final

Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale became the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final, winning their semifinal at the WTA 250 Chennai Open on 7 November 2026.

9. Nivetha Wins AFC Youth Female Coach of the Year

Nivetha, part of the Indian U-17 women’s team setup since 2020-21, won the youth female Coach of the Year award at the AFC Elite Youth Football Awards 2026. It will be presented in Kuala Lumpur on 8 and 9 December.

10. Centre Orders Weekly Rice and Paddy Stock Declaration

Under a 6 November order, traders, retailers, processors and millers in all States and UTs must declare rice and paddy stocks on the Food Stock Portal every Friday; violators face action under Sections 6 and 7 of the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. Five southern States may impose stock limits, and the rice e-auction target under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic) is doubled from 25 lakh to 50 lakh tonnes.

Sources

The Economic Times, National Herald (IANS) and PIB (anti-cancer drugs, 7 November 2026); The Hindu, The New Indian Express and PIB (Horizon Europe); BBC, The Hindu (AFP) and Firstpost (Paraguay); The Hindu and The New Indian Express (Amur falcon); The Hindu and The Indian Express (Shami); Mint and Moneycontrol (GRAP); The Hindu (IL-76, Chennai Open, Nivetha, rice stocks).