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Economy
Singapore, India’s Top FDI Source, Hosts Sitharaman Visit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began a three-day Singapore visit; the city state is India’s largest FDI source with about USD 194.68 billion of inflows.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
World Cotton Day Marked by India and Mali at UN Headquarters
India and Mali jointly marked World Cotton Day at the United Nations Headquarters in New York with an event on cotton, livelihoods and value addition.
9 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
9th National Review Workshop on Cooperation Opens in Bastar
The Ministry of Cooperation opened its 9th National Review Workshop in Bastar, Chhattisgarh, on the theme Sahkar se Samriddhi: The Road Ahead, on 8 and 9 October 2026.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
NHRC Concludes Two-Day Bihar Open Hearing in Patna
The NHRC, led by Chairperson Justice V. Ramasubramanian, closed its two-day Bihar open hearing in Patna after taking up more than 70 alleged rights violations.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
NBA Gets Rs 9.68 Crore Under Access and Benefit Sharing
The National Biodiversity Authority received Rs 9.68 crore from users of India biological resources between April and September 2026, led by the agri-seed sector.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
Scindia Opens 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium 2026
Jyotiraditya Scindia opened the 3rd International Bharat 6G Symposium at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, where the Bharat 6G Alliance signed five MoUs and issued nine white papers.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Cancer Drug Trade Margins Capped at 30 Per Cent of MRP
The Government has capped margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines at 30 per cent of MRP, a step expected to save patients Rs 2,500 crore a year.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2026 Marked by MNRE
The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy marked World Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day 2026 in New Delhi and released a gap report on India's hydrogen standards.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
GST Council's 57th Meeting Scraps Arrest Powers Under GST
The 57th GST Council meeting, chaired by Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on 8 October 2026, recommended ending arrest powers and automating GST refunds.
8 October 2026 · 3 min read
Science & Technology
Space Sector Opening Curbed Brain Drain: Jitendra Singh
Dr Jitendra Singh said opening the space sector to private players has created jobs at home, with the space economy at about USD 9 billion now.
8 October 2026 · 3 min read
State News
Silkworm Seed Centre at Jorhat Gets Grainage, Cold Storage
Union Minister of State Pabitra Margherita opened a new grainage building and cold storage at the silkworm seed production centre in Jorhat, Assam.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Scindia Chairs DoT Roundtable With State IT Ministers
The Department of Telecommunications held a roundtable with State IT Ministers on Right of Way reforms, BharatNet and 4G saturation at India Mobile Congress.
8 October 2026 · 3 min read
Environment
NHAI Lists Rs 19,700 Crore of Wildlife Mitigation Work
NHAI released a document on Wildlife Mitigation Measures and Structures, recording Rs 19,700 crore spent and over 2,150 structures on National Highways.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Reports & Indices
World Development Report 2026 on AI Launched in New Delhi
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence in New Delhi.
8 October 2026 · 3 min read
Defence
Indian Air Force Marks 94th Air Force Day at Hindan
The Indian Air Force marked its 94th anniversary at Air Force Station Hindan on 8 October 2026 with a parade reviewed by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
DBT Begins Special Campaign 6 With E-Waste Disposal Drive
The Department of Biotechnology joined Special Campaign 6, which runs from 2 to 31 October 2026, earning Rs 39,33,055 from disposal of e-waste and scrap.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Science & Technology
TRAI Drive Test Rates Mobile Networks in Fazilka, Punjab
TRAI released its independent drive test findings for Fazilka in Punjab, where Reliance Jio recorded the fastest average download speed at 271.44 Mbps.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Three Sivaji Ganesan Tamil Classics Donated to NFAI
Three 35mm Tamil films starring Sivaji Ganesan were donated to the NFDC-National Film Archive of India, including its first copy of Thiruvarutchelvar.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Goyal Sets USD 1 Trillion Export Target for This Year
Piyush Goyal said India exported USD 863 billion last year and has set a USD 1 trillion export target, at the curtain raiser of the 31st CII Partnership Summit.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read
Environment
Pralhad Joshi Opens 8th Windergy India 2026 in Chennai
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi opened the 8th Windergy India 2026 in Chennai and said wind capacity stood at 59.20 GW, with 100 GW targeted by 2030.
8 October 2026 · 2 min read

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