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Government Schemes
Nasha Mukt Yuva Viksit Bharat Quiz on MY Bharat Portal
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has opened the Nasha Mukt Yuva, Viksit Bharat Quiz on the MY Bharat portal, running from 26 October to 25 November.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 in Guwahati Draws 75 Artisans
The eight-day Shilp Samagam Mela 2026 at Khanapara in Guwahati runs till 28 October with 75 artisans, and pushes BHARAT-TULIP market linkages for crafts.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Dr. NTR University Ruby Jubilee: VP Cites 846 Medical Colleges
At the 40th Ruby Jubilee celebrations of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Vijayawada, Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan cited 846 medical colleges.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 Theme: Probity for Prosperity
Vigilance Awareness Week 2026 is being observed from 26 October to 1 November on the theme Probity for Prosperity, with J. P. Nadda leading the Integrity Pledge.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
India Hosts 61st CIML Meeting in New Delhi for First Time
India is hosting the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology at New Delhi from 26 to 28 October 2026, its first time as host.
26 October 2026 · 3 min read
Defence
INS Trishul Arrives at Civitavecchia Port in Italy
INS Trishul reached Civitavecchia in Italy on its Mediterranean Sea deployment after a Passage Exercise with the Italian Navy ship Carlo Margottini.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Reports & Indices
ASUSE 2027-28 to Shift to April-March Financial Year
MoSPI will run the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises from April 2027 to March 2028, aligning it with the financial year and adding new questions.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
MoRTH Amends Motor Vehicle Rules for E85, E100 Flex Fuel
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways amended the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to include E100 alongside E85 in emission certification for flex fuel cars.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Nadda Launches De-addiction Training for 10,000 Providers
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched a capacity building programme to train 10,000 service providers in drug de-addiction care by March 2029, at New Delhi.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Jaipur-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express Train Flagged Off
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari flagged off the new Jaipur (Khatipura)-Tatanagar-Santragachi Express train.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
SWAVLAMBAN 2026: Rajnath Singh Calls for Aatmanirbharta 2.0
Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh called for Aatmanirbharta 2.0 in defence while addressing the fifth edition of SWAVLAMBAN, the Indian Navy's indigenisation seminar.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
World Maritime Day: Sonowal Joins IMO Chief at Busan Meet
At a World Maritime Day ministerial roundtable in Busan, Sarbananda Sonowal sought universal shipping rules with flexible implementation and wooed Korean firms.
26 October 2026 · 3 min read
National
Special Campaign 6.0: Coal CPSEs Earn Rs 53.94 Crore from Scrap
Special Campaign 6.0, running from 2 to 31 October 2026, saw Coal Ministry CPSEs clean 130.16 lakh square feet and earn about Rs 53.94 crore from scrap.
26 October 2026 · 3 min read
Government Schemes
First National SARAS Mela at Vijayawada Till 31 October
The first National SARAS Mela held outside Delhi-NCR is on at Punnami Ghat in Vijayawada till 31 October 2026, showcasing Lakhpati Didi enterprises.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
GeM AABHAR Collection Lists 294 Artisan Gift Products
Government e-Marketplace is promoting The AABHAR Collection, a storefront of 294 product listings from 10 handloom and handicraft emporiums for government buyers.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
TRAI Recommends ALTD Authorisation Framework for TV Apps
TRAI has recommended a light-touch authorisation framework for Application-based Linear Television Distribution services, including free ad-supported streaming TV.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Reports & Indices
MoSPI Flash Report: 1,853 Projects Worth Rs 37.56 Lakh Crore
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation now monitors 1,853 central sector infrastructure projects costing Rs 37.56 lakh crore as of September 2026.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Cyclone Arnab: NCMC Reviews Andhra Pradesh Landfall Plans
Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan chaired the National Crisis Management Committee as cyclonic storm Arnab headed for the Andhra Pradesh coast by 28 October.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
DAC Clears Rs 2.12 Lakh Crore Defence Acquisition Proposals
The Defence Acquisition Council, chaired by Rajnath Singh, granted Acceptance of Necessity to capital proposals worth about Rs 2.12 lakh crore for the three Services.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Shivraj Chouhan to Give 67th Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will deliver the 67th Sardar Patel Memorial Lecture on 27 October 2026, to be broadcast by Akashvani on 31 October.
26 October 2026 · 2 min read

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