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Reports & Indices
TRAI: India's Tele-density at 95.52 Per Cent in September 2026
India's overall tele-density stood at 95.52 per cent at the end of September 2026, TRAI data shows, with urban density at 155.85 and rural far behind at 61.30.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
AIIA Ayurveda Study Screens 5,594 Elderly in Faridabad
An All India Institute of Ayurveda project in Faridabad screened 5,594 elderly people and recorded gains in quality of life and bone mineral density.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
PM Vishwakarma Artisans Show Crafts at BRICS Cultural Bazar
Eight PM Vishwakarma artisans from eight States displayed traditional crafts at the Cultural Bazar held during the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada 2026: Over 300 Tribal Projects
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs will hold Janjatiya Gaurav Pakhwada from 1 to 15 November 2026, with over 300 projects and two national digital launches.
27 October 2026 · 3 min read
Sports
Mandaviya Chairs UNESCO Anti-Doping COP10 Bureau Meeting
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired the COP10 Bureau meeting under the UNESCO anti-doping convention in New Delhi and promised criminal provisions in the law.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Exercise Garuda Shakti: 11th India-Indonesia Drill Begins
The 11th edition of the India-Indonesia joint special forces exercise Garuda Shakti began at Banyuwangi in Indonesia and runs till 06 November 2026.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum Ends With Joint Declaration
The 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum closed in New Delhi with a Joint Declaration backing UN Security Council reform, as Om Birla handed China the 2027 chair.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
State News
Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026: ICAR Meets Champaran Farmers
ICAR-MGIFRI, Motihari held a farmer awareness programme under Khet Bachao Abhiyan 2026 at a village in East Champaran, Bihar on 27 October 2026.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Special Campaign 6: Petroleum Ministry Reviews 5,593 Files
The Petroleum Ministry reported a full review of 5,593 physical files and Rs 34.64 crore of revenue under Special Campaign 6 as on 25 October 2026.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
NHRC Advisory on Women's Safety at Work and Public Spaces
The National Human Rights Commission issued an advisory on women's safety at work and in public spaces to ten Union ministries, the Railway Board and all states.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
CBD COP-17: India Lists 1,134 Protected Areas at Yerevan
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav read India's national statement at CBD COP-17 in Yerevan, Armenia, citing 1,134 protected areas and 23 biodiversity targets.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 Enters Guinness World Records
Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 has entered the Guinness World Records as the largest innovation solution competition, with 2,87,967 project submissions.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Jal Shakti Review: Ken-Betwa and Farakka Work Assessed
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil reviewed water resources projects including the Ken-Betwa Link, the Farakka Barrage and flood management works.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Banking & Finance
Bihar Gramin Bank Pacts Give Staff Rs 77.69 Crore Gains
Two conciliated settlements at Bihar Gramin Bank will give financial benefits of about Rs 77.69 crore to more than 10,900 employees of the bank.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
Vigilance Awareness Week 2026: Probity for Prosperity Theme
The Central Vigilance Commission is observing Vigilance Awareness Week from 26 October to 1 November 2026 on the theme Probity for Prosperity.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
CCUS: Rs 20,000 Crore Scheme for Net Zero Industry
A PIB backgrounder on carbon capture set out the Rs 20,000 crore CCUS scheme of Union Budget 2026-27 and the country road to Net Zero by 2070.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
DPIIT Reforms: 2,50,046 Startups and USD 843 Billion FDI
DPIIT reported 2,50,046 recognised startups with 25.42 lakh jobs, 47,957 compliances reduced and USD 843 billion of foreign direct investment over twelve years.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana: Rs 77.98 Crore for 755 Projects
India's umbrella elderly welfare scheme AVYAY released Rs 77.98 crore in grant-in-aid to 755 senior citizen projects for the quarter ending 30 September 2026.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
India-Netherlands Business Forum Co-Chaired by Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal co-chaired the India-Netherlands Business Forum with Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, drawing about 200 participants.
27 October 2026 · 2 min read
Awards & Honours
IIPA Names Paul H. Appleby 2026 Awardees at 328th EC Meet
The 328th Executive Council meeting of the IIPA, chaired by Jitendra Singh, named three retired IAS officers for the Paul H. Appleby 2026 award in New Delhi.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read

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