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Science & Technology
TDB Signs Rs 150 Crore Quantum Security Deal With QNu Labs
The Technology Development Board signed an agreement with Bengaluru's QNu Labs for Rs 150 crore of RDI Fund support to build India's quantum-secure technology stack.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
INS Samarthak Joins Navy as First Indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan commissioned INS Samarthak, the Indian Navy's first indigenous Multi-Purpose Vessel built by L&T, at Karwar in Karnataka.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Textiles Ministry Holds Special Campaign 6 Cyber Workshops
The Ministry of Textiles held workshops on cyber security and e-waste management under Special Campaign 6, with over 85 officials taking part on 15 October.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
BHASHINI and IISc Build Sourashtra Text-to-Speech Models
BHASHINI and IISc Bengaluru have developed text-to-speech models for Sourashtra, a low-resource language spoken by about 2.48 lakh people in Tamil Nadu.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
First Kanda Express Takes 440 MT Onions to Agartala
The first-ever Kanda Express carrying about 440 MT of buffer onions is due to reach Agartala in Tripura by 18 October 2026 from the PSF buffer.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
Reports & Indices
Ayush Patent Report Records 4,077 Filings Since 2014-15
A status report released on the 11th Ayurveda Day counts 4,077 Ayush patent applications and 711 grants between 2014-15 and 2025-26 in India.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
Polish Youth Delegation Ends Jamsaheb Memorial Exchange in India
A 19-member Polish youth delegation completed the second Jamsaheb Memorial Youth Exchange Programme across Gujarat, Maharashtra and New Delhi from 7 to 14 October.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
APEDA Flags Off Maiden Palmyra Jaggery Export to Bulgaria
APEDA flagged off India's first consignment of 1.755 MT of organic Palmyra jaggery powder from Erode in Tamil Nadu to Varna in Bulgaria on 15 October 2026.
16 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
India Builds Safer Navigation on 111 National Waterways
India has 111 National Waterways of 20,187 km and moved 218 MMT of cargo in 2025-26, with the first riverine lighthouses coming up on the Brahmaputra.
16 October 2026 · 3 min read
Reports & Indices
CII White Paper Charts $100 Billion Media Entertainment Goal
A CII white paper released at the Big Picture Summit 2026 in Mumbai set out a roadmap for India's media and entertainment sector to reach $100 billion.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
Sitharaman Attends 114th World Bank Development Committee Meet
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman took part as India's World Bank Governor in the 114th Development Committee Plenary held in Bangkok, Thailand.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
India's Ramsar Site Tally Reaches 103 with Sukhna, Sauj Jheel
India's tally of Ramsar wetlands has risen to 103 after Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced that Sukhna in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in UP were designated.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 Marked at Ambedkar Centre, Delhi
The Agriculture Ministry marked Mahila Kisan Diwas 2026 at the Dr B. R. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi under Secretary Atish Chandra.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
India and Japan Hold 12th Roads Working Group Session
The 12th session of the India-Japan Joint Working Group on the roads and road transportation sector was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on 15 October 2026.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Indian and Korea Coast Guards Hold 14th High Level Meeting
The 14th High Level Meeting between the Indian Coast Guard and the Korea Coast Guard was held at Incheon in the Republic of Korea on 14 October 2026.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
TDB Supports Development of Indigenous 32-Slice CT Scanner
The Technology Development Board has signed an agreement with Panacea Medical Technologies of Karnataka to build an indigenous 32-slice CT scanner.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
NMMSS Scholarship Workshop in Bhopal Sets 31 October Deadline
The Education Ministry held an NMMSS review workshop at Bhopal and fixed 31 October 2026 as the last date for scholarship registration for 2026-27.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
NHAI Orders Independent Design Check for Major Highway Bridges
NHAI has introduced independent checking of designs of major bridges and critical highway structures by empanelled IITs, effective from 1 December 2026.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Sports Ministry Reviews India Fourth Place Finish at Asian Games 2026
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed India fourth place finish at the 2026 Asian Games with National Sports Federations and set a top three goal for Doha.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
India Exports 80.75 Billion Dollars Worth Goods, Services in September
India total exports of goods and services stood at 80.75 billion dollars in September 2026, a rise of 10.99 per cent over September 2025, trade data shows.
15 October 2026 · 2 min read

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