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Defence
AUSTRAHIND 2026: 5th India-Australia Exercise in Kerala
The 5th edition of India-Australia joint military exercise AUSTRAHIND began at Thiruvananthapuram on 19 October 2026 and runs till 1 November 2026.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
India-New Zealand FTA Comes Into Force on 20 October 2026
India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement takes effect on 20 October 2026, with duty-free entry for all Indian goods and a USD 20 billion investment pledge.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
NFSC Fellowship Helps Solapur Scholar Finish His PhD
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said a Solapur scholar completed his PhD with Rs 9.90 lakh of support under the NFSC fellowship scheme.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
MY Bharat Holds 1,174 Nasha Mukt Yuva Events in 36 States, UTs
Mera Yuva Bharat held 1,174 programmes across 36 states and union territories in the fifth week of the Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, drawing 3,43,288 participants.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
NHAI Adds Toll Plaza Feedback Feature to Rajmargyatra App
The National Highways Authority of India has introduced a Toll Plaza Feedback feature on the Rajmargyatra mobile app so highway users can rate any toll plaza.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Special Campaign 6.0 Earns Rs 491.28 Crore From Scrap
Special Swachhata Campaign 6.0 earned Rs 491.28 crore from scrap disposal and covered 8,34,509 cleanliness sites by 19 October 2026, Jitendra Singh reviewed.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Swavlamban 2026: Navy Seminar on 26-27 October in New Delhi
The Indian Navy will hold the fifth edition of its NIIO seminar Swavlamban on 26 and 27 October 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, with three documents to be released.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
Police Commemoration Day 2026 Honours Hot Springs Martyrs
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will pay homage to police martyrs at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi on Police Commemoration Day, 21 October 2026.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Kokila Judo Silver, Ravi Budigina Swim Silver for India
Kokila won silver in the women's J2 -52kg judo and Ravi K. Budigina silver in the men's 100m freestyle S13 at the Asian Para Games 2026 on 19 October.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Nishad Kumar Wins Men's Long Jump T47 Gold on Event Debut
Nishad Kumar won the men's long jump T47 gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 with an outstanding jump, and the title came on his debut in the event.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Soumya Wins 1500m T12/13 Gold on Debut at Asian Para Games
Soumya won the women's 1500m T12/13 gold on debut with a personal best at the Asian Para Games 2026, and Radha Venkatesh took silver in the same race.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Rinku Hooda Wins Javelin F46 Gold With 65.11 Metre Throw
Rinku Hooda won the men's javelin throw F46 gold at the Asian Para Games 2026 with a season-best 65.11 metres, and Ajeet Singh took the silver medal.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
DRI Busts Gujarat Gold Racket, 13 Kg Seized Worth Rs 19.41 Cr
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence broke up a gold smuggling syndicate in Gujarat involving 13.017 kg of foreign-origin gold worth about Rs 19.41 crore.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
DRI Seizes 7.1 Kg Amphetamine and 3.1 Kg Cocaine, Three Held
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence seized about 7.1 kg amphetamine and 3.1 kg cocaine in three operations at Bengaluru, Nagpur and Delhi, arresting three people.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
CCPA Delists 3,940 Explosive Sellers From 7 Online Platforms
The Central Consumer Protection Authority had listings of 3,940 sellers offering regulated explosives such as Ammonium Nitrate removed from seven online platforms.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: Petroleum Ministry Changes 9,845 Units
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas completed Swachhata Hi Seva 2026, transforming 9,845 cleanliness target units and cleaning 937 public spaces.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Coldwater Fisheries: Pithoragarh Cluster Reviewed Under PMMSY
Fisheries Secretary Abhilaksh Likhi reviewed the Pithoragarh coldwater fisheries cluster, where PMMSY has drawn Rs 2,299 crore of investment into the hilly states.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Agri Welfare Portal Launched by Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the revamped Agri Welfare Portal, a single window carrying farm schemes, subsidies and advisories to mobiles.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Mona Agarwal Gold, Avani Lekhara Silver in 10m Air Rifle SH1
Mona Agarwal won gold with a new Asian Para Games record and Avani Lekhara took silver in the women's 10m air rifle standing SH1 at the Asian Para Games 2026.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
NHRC Declares 10 Winners of Human Rights Quiz-2026
The NHRC named the ten winners of its online Human Rights Quiz-2026, held with MyGov from 1 September to 10 October 2026 before its 33rd Foundation Day.
19 October 2026 · 2 min read

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