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Odisha Semiconductor Push: Two Plants to Create 1,280 Jobs

Odisha is set to anchor two major semiconductor manufacturing facilities under the Semicon India Programme, generating over 1,280 direct hig...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Medical Devices & Diagnostics

89% Reserved Train Tickets Booked Online, Says Railway Ministry

Indian Railways has reported that nearly 89 percent of reserved train tickets are now booked online, compared to 49 percent a decade ago. Th...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Medical Devices & Diagnostics

SEBI Chief Urges Shift From Compliance to Stewardship for Corporate Boards

Speaking at the Institute of Directors Annual Conclave, SEBI Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged corporate boards and independent directors to...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Centre Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 on Mining Taxes

The Ministry of Mines has notified the immediate commencement of the MMDR Amendment Act, 2026. The law restricts state governments from levy...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Medical Devices & Diagnostics

Centre Limits State Taxes on Mineral Rights in MMDR Amendment

Parliament has enacted the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, prohibiting state governments from imposing ...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24
Medical Devices & Diagnostics

India Enforces MMDR Amendment Act 2026 to Overhaul Mining Fiscal Rules and Captive Sales

The Ministry of Mines has notified August 22, 2026, as the official commencement date for the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation...

By Policy & Regulatory Editorial Desk 2026-08-24

Official Medical Devices & Diagnostics Gazettes & Notifications

Date Ministry / Authority Subject / Title Action
2026-08-22 Ministry of Mines Commencement of MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Draft Drug amendment Rules, 2026 View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Second Amendment in Medical Device Rules, 2017 View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Restriction of FDCs View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Third Amendment in Medical Device Rules, 2017 View PDF
2026-08-19 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Publication of notification in Part II Section 3 Sub section ii of the Gazette of India Extraordinar View PDF
2026-08-14 Ministry of Mines Notification for Administering Authority in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of sub se View PDF
2026-08-14 Ministry of Mines Notification of Administering Authority in exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Notification for amendment under Rule 89 of Drugs Rules, 1945, for obtaining licence under Form 29 f View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Strengthening of Primary Health Services in Remote Areas View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Set up of Medical Colleges in Odisha View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Establishment of Government Medical College View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Global Tuberculosis Report 2024 View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Working of Doctors beyond Working Hours View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Quality of Generic Medicines View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Unutilised Fund under NPRD 2021 View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Strengthening Pharmacy Education in Manipur View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Access to Quality Healthcare in Uttar Pradesh View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Waiting List of Organ Transplant View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Violations of Food Safety Standards View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Implementation of AB-PMJAY in Dahod View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Availability of Quality and Specialised Health Services View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Shortage of Essential Medicines View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Preventive Healthcare and Screening Programmes View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Health Infrastructure Projects in Bareilly View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Vacancies in Government Hospitals and Medical Colleges View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Cases of Nipah Virus in West Bengal View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Improvement of Primary Healthcare Centres in Mishrikh View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Sale of Adulterated and Artificial Products View PDF
2026-08-07 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Parliament Question: Microplastics in Packaged and Processed Foods View PDF

Frequently Asked Questions on Medical Devices & Diagnostics

How are medical devices classified under Indian Medical Device Rules (MDR)?

Medical devices are categorized into four risk-based classes: Class A (low risk), Class B (low-moderate risk), Class C (moderate-high risk), and Class D (high risk).