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Science & Technology
Nalanda University and CSIR-TKDL Sign Traditional Knowledge Pact
Nalanda University and the CSIR-TKDL Unit signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 1 October 2026 for joint research and training on traditional knowledge.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Sports
Indian Women's Squash Team Wins Bronze at Asian Games 2026
The Indian Women's Squash Team has won the Bronze medal at the Asian Games 2026, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the players on the podium finish.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Special Gram Sabhas to Launch People's Plan Campaign 2026-27
Special Gram Sabhas across India will meet on 2 October 2026 to launch the People's Plan Campaign 2026-27, Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas, for village plans.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
INS Tarkash Reaches Mombasa in Kenya on Goodwill Port Call
INS Tarkash, a frontline stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, reached Mombasa in Kenya on 29 September 2026 for a goodwill port call during her deployment.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
NSO Begins Third CAPEX Survey on Private Investment Plans
The National Statistics Office has begun CAPEX 2026, its third forward-looking survey of private corporate investment intentions, running from October to December 2026.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
NMMSS Application Date Extended to 31 October 2026
The Education Ministry has pushed the last date for NMMSS scholarship applications for 2026-27 to 31 October 2026, with a scholarship of Rs 12,000 a year.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
NHAI Opens Tamil Nadu's First Barrierless MLFF Toll at Paranur
NHAI has started Tamil Nadu's first barrier-less Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling at Paranur Toll Plaza on the Tambaram-Tindivanam stretch of NH-179B.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Rs 1,423.30 Crore Given to States Under SC/ST PoA Scheme
The Centre released Rs 1,423.30 crore to States and Union Territories in three years to implement the PCR Act and the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
Sugar Dealers Capped at 1,000 Quintals From 15 October 2026
The Centre has cut the sugar holding period for dealers to 15 days and capped their stocks at 1,000 quintals from 15 October to 30 November 2026.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Important Days
Blood Donation Day 2026: One Drop of Humanity Theme
National Voluntary Blood Donation Day was observed on 1 October 2026 at Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, on the theme One Drop of Humanity.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Summits & Conferences
5th Kautilya Economic Conclave: Resilience in an Age of Flux
The 5th Kautilya Economic Conclave will be held in New Delhi from 3 to 5 October 2026 on the theme Resilience in an Age of Flux, said the Finance Ministry.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
INS Trishul Joins 24th India-France Exercise Varuna at Toulon
Indian naval ship Trishul is taking part in the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna, the yearly India-France naval drill, after reaching Toulon in France.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
PM Modi Joins UPSC Centenary Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 100 years of the Union Public Service Commission at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, and gave the mantra Nagrik Devo Bhava.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Surya Kiran Air Show Sought at Lonar, Ajanta and Ellora
Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav has asked the Defence Minister for Surya Kiran displays at Lonar Crater Lake and the Ajanta and Ellora Caves in November 2026.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
National
Special Campaign 6.0 Begins 2 October With E-Waste Focus
The DARPG Special Campaign 6.0 runs from 2 to 31 October 2026 on cleanliness, e-waste and records; the Culture Ministry has listed 595 sites for cleaning.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Sets Aside Rs 5,000 Crore for Tribal Villages
The Drinking Water Department reviewed tap water saturation in PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA tribal villages, for which Rs 5,000 crore is earmarked under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Appointments
Narendra Bhooshan Assumes Charge as MoEFCC Secretary
Narendra Bhooshan, a 1992-batch IAS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, has assumed charge as Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
Government Schemes
Swachhata Hi Seva 2026: Health Ministry Holds Shramdaan
The Union Health Ministry held a shramdaan in New Delhi on 1 October 2026 under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2026 campaign, themed Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath.
1 October 2026 · 2 min read
International
India Presents Justice Reforms at 15th UN Congress, Abu Dhabi
Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal set out the new criminal laws and cybercrime response of India at the 15th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Abu Dhabi.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read
Defence
Operation Drishti Camps in Kashmir Do 364 Eye Surgeries
The Armed Forces Medical Services closed the Kashmir leg of Operation Drishti with 364 eye surgeries at Tangdhar and Srinagar, including a first at the Line of Control.
30 September 2026 · 2 min read

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