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Science & Technology
India's New-Age Space Technologies: NGLV, SpaDeX, NavIC
A PIB backgrounder traces India's new space technologies, from the Rs 8,240 crore NGLV and SpaDeX docking to a US$44 billion space economy target for 2033.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
National Green Hydrogen Mission: Targets, Outlay and Progress
A PIB backgrounder on green hydrogen sets out the National Green Hydrogen Mission's Rs 19,744 crore outlay, its 5 MMT target for 2030 and progress so far.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
DRI Seizes 55,000 E-Cigarettes at Kolkata's SMP Port
The DRI seized around 55,000 smuggled e-cigarettes worth Rs 13.50 crore from two containers at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, on 24 October 2026.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
NHRC Advisory on Rights of Female Inmates and Children
The NHRC issued an advisory on protecting the human rights of female inmates and their children, naming ten areas and seeking action reports in two months.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Jal Shakti Ministry Launches Punah Bharan Mobile Application
The Union Jal Shakti Minister launched the Punah Bharan mobile application, built by BISAG-N, to plan groundwater recharge using geospatial data.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
India and Mexico Begin Preferential Trade Agreement Talks
India and Mexico signed the Terms of Reference on 28 October 2026 to formally open negotiations on a Preferential Trade Agreement between the two economies.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
14th International Tourism Mart to Open at Tawang
The Ministry of Tourism will hold the 14th International Tourism Mart for the North East at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh from 29 to 31 October 2026.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
PM Modi Opens ESTIC 2026 Conclave at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, drawing over 5,000 delegates.
28 October 2026 · 3 min read
Environment
Kuno Cheetah KNG22 Dies of Pellet Injuries; Centre Sends Team
A 19-month-old male cheetah, KNG22, of Kuno National Park died of firearm pellet injuries, and the Centre has sent a high-level team to Madhya Pradesh.
28 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Sonowal in Busan: Cyprus Backs India's Ship Recycling Bid
At Busan, Sarbananda Sonowal won Cyprus's backing for EU recognition of Indian ship-recycling yards and courted Korean shipbuilders and maritime financiers.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
ARISE Cities Forum 2026 Opens in New Delhi for Global South
The second ARISE Cities Forum opened at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi with over 200 delegates, and will adopt the Delhi Declaration on 28 October.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
India-New Zealand U20 Rugby Series Concludes at Rajgir, Bihar
The India-New Zealand U20 Rugby Series ended at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Bihar, marking 100 years of sporting ties between the two countries.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
Gyan Bharatam: India-France MoU to Digitise Indic Manuscripts
The Ministry of Culture and the National Library of France signed an MoU in Paris on 26 October 2026 under the Gyan Bharatam Mission to digitise Indic manuscripts.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Srishti: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel Launched at Goa
Yard 1283, named Srishti, a Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel for the Indian Navy, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited on 27 October 2026.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
SIMBEX-2026: 33rd India-Singapore Maritime Exercise Concludes
The 33rd edition of SIMBEX, the India-Singapore maritime exercise, ended at Visakhapatnam on 26 October, with INS Nilgiri and RSS Supreme taking part.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
ESTIC 2026: Genetic Diversity Can Make India a Gene Research Hub
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh told a session at ESTIC 2026 that India's genetic diversity can make it a global destination for gene research.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
National Startup Awards 6.0 Launched With 20 Sectoral Categories
DPIIT has launched the sixth National Startup Awards with 20 sectoral and three special categories, a new Student Innovator Award and a prize of Rs 25 lakh.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Navy's First Training Squadron Ships Arrive at Colombo
INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi of the Indian Navy's First Training Squadron reached Colombo on 26 October 2026 for a port call with the Sri Lanka Navy.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Indian Railways to Recruit 1,265 Station Masters Under CEN 08/2026
Indian Railways has opened applications for 1,265 Station Master posts under CEN No. 08/2026, with RRB Mumbai notifying the most vacancies at 177.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Concessional Local Pass for NH Users Living Within 20 Km
From 1 November 2026 non-commercial vehicle owners living within 20 km of a national highway fee plaza can buy a yearly Concessional Local Pass for Rs 1,500.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read

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